Six killed in a 'foiled coup' in Congo, the army says
Time:2024-05-21 20:07:25 Source:businessViews(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:Why US Catholics are planning pilgrimages in communities across the nation
Next:Burglar hurled stolen mobile phones at police from the top of 60ft high roof during nine
You may also like
- Tom Brady and Jay
- Brunei's Prince Abdul Mateen
- Khloe Kardashian's daughter True Thompson is 6! The child gets heart
- Amanda Bynes' former Nickelodeon co
- Fresh heartache for cancer
- Netflix fans hail 'mind
- Scoop review: Netflix's Prince Andrew drama divides critics
- Netflix fans are left STUNNED by the streaming site's 'most UNHINGED' show yet
- Ship that caused Baltimore bridge collapse has been refloated