The attempt was reportedly led by Christian Malanga, who was a Congolese with US citizenship, Agence France-Presse (AFP) reported, citing DRC army spokesman Sylvain Ekenge.
Malanga, along with the British national, were "naturalized" by authorities during the coup attempt, which was foiled Sunday morning in Kinshasa. In all, DRC law enforcement officials arrested about 40 attackers, while four others were killed, the agency said.
In response to reports of the involvement of US citizens in the coup attempt, the US Ambassador in Kinshasa, Lucy Tamlyn, said that the US government was ready to cooperate in investigating the incident and bringing those American citizens to justice.
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Malanga, along with the British national, were "naturalized" by authorities during the coup attempt, which was foiled Sunday morning in Kinshasa. In all, DRC law enforcement officials arrested about 40 attackers, while four others were killed, the agency said.
In response to reports of the involvement of US citizens in the coup attempt, the US Ambassador in Kinshasa, Lucy Tamlyn, said that the US government was ready to cooperate in investigating the incident and bringing those American citizens to justice.
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3 Americans accused of involvement in DRC coup attempt | Africanews
Six people, including Malanga, were dead and dozens were arrested, including the three Americans, following that attack and another on the residence of a close ally of President Felix Tshisekedi, the Congolese army spokesperson, Brig. Gen. Sylvain Ekenge, said.
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