Six killed in a 'foiled coup' in Congo, the army says
Time:2024-05-21 19:04:34 Source:sportViews(143)
KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Six people were killed and dozens arrested following attacks on the residence of a close ally of President Felix Tshisekedi and the presidential palace, in what the country’s military described as a foiled coup attempt.
In December, Tshisekedi was reelected as president amid calls for a revote from the opposition over what they said was a lack of transparency.
The six who were killed included 3 assailants and their leader, the self-exiled opposition figure Christian Malanga, Congolese army spokesperson Brig. Gen. Sylvain Ekenge told reporters on Sunday night, adding that around 50 perpetrators were arrested.
Armed men in military uniform clashed Sunday with the guards of Vital Kamerhe, a federal legislator who is close to the Congolese president. Kamerhe’s spokesman posted on social media platform X, saying the guards were able to stop them and confirmed the lawmaker and his family were safe.’
Previous:Supreme Court declines to hear challenge to Maryland ban on rifles known as assault weapons
Next:Strictly star Giovanni Pernice's former partner Rose Ayling
You may also like
- French sports minister calls for sanctions after Monaco player tapes over anti
- Mariska Hargitay is mistaken for real
- Police detective lays bare Hells Angels' twisted links to the MAFIA
- Hoaxer who waged 6
- Company wins court ruling to continue development of Michigan factory serving EV industry
- Justice Department ramps up efforts to reduce violent crime with gun intel center
- Devon Windsor, 30, flaunts her slender post
- Fire in truck carrying lithium ion batteries leads to 3
- Kevin Pillar gets 1,000th career hit in Angels' win at Texas