U.S. Citizens Sentenced to Death in Congo Coup Trial

Two U.S. citizens were sentenced to death by a military court in the Democratic Republic of Congo for their involvement in a failed coup attempt led by Congolese politician Christian Malanga. Armed men briefly took over a presidential office in Kinshasa before security forces killed Malanga.

Two U.S. citizens have been handed death sentences by a military court in the Democratic Republic of Congo for their participation in a failed coup attempt. The coup, led by Congolese politician Christian Malanga, saw armed men briefly occupy a presidential office in Kinshasa on May 19.

Security forces intervened swiftly, resulting in the death of Malanga, who was primarily based in the United States. One of those sentenced is Malanga's son, who had testified in court that his father had threatened to kill him if he refused to partake in the coup.

This verdict marks a significant development in Congo's political landscape, highlighting the extreme measures taken by the government to thwart attempts to destabilize the leadership.

(With inputs from agencies.)