Three Americans among suspects arrested for coup attempt in DR Congo (video)

Three Americans have been named among suspects responsible for Sundays coup attempt in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Sylvain Ekenge, DRC army spokesperson, said the attempt involved foreigners and Congolese.  These foreigners and Congolese have been put out of action, including their leader, Ekenge said. Ekenge added that several suspects were detained and the situation is now under control.   The army spokesperson did not provide further information concerning the incident. Lucy Tamyln, US ambassador to the DRC, said she was shocked and very concerned to receive reports of American citizens being involved.  Pictures of two men with their hands clasped were published in local media, alongside pictures of a passport that indicated one was a 36-year-old US citizen born in Maryland.  Please be assured that we will cooperate with the DRC authorities to the fullest extent as they investigate these criminal acts and hold accountable any U.S. citizen involved in criminal acts, Tamlyn tweeted.  The armys announcement of successfully thwarting a coup attempt came hours after armed men attacked the house of Vital Kamerhe, former chief of staff and close ally of President Felix Tshisekedi.  Kamerhes residence is about two kilometres from the presidential palace. Michel Muhima, Kamerhes spokesperson, had said the gunmen clad in military uniform engaged the politicians guards in a shootout, leaving three people dead. Watch the video of two foreigners allegedly involved in the coup attempt below.  JUST IN: Three Americans are accused of being involved in a failed coup attempt in Congo that left multiple people dead.According to the Democratic Republic of Congo military, they stopped an attempted coup near the presidential palace.Among the 50 people who were involved pic.twitter.com/MllFIQ0sRH Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) May 19, 2024 The post Three Americans among suspects arrested for coup attempt in DR Congo (video) appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.