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Six killed in a ‘foiled coup’ in Congo, the army says

Six people were killed in a foiled coup attempt targeting a close ally of President Felix Tshisekedi and the presidential palace in Congo.
Congo's military reported that the six fatalities included 3 attackers and their leader, Christian Malanga. Around 50 perpetrators were arrested in connection with the incident.
Armed clashes occurred between men in military attire and Vital Kamerhe's guards, a legislator close to the president. Although two guards were killed, Kamerhe and his family remained unharmed.

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BBC News

Congo: Attempted coup thwarted, announced the military.

Witnesses say that a group of about 20 attackers in military uniforms entered the president's residence and that gunfire then followed.

2 months ago·United Kingdom

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CTV News

Six killed in a 'foiled coup' in Congo, the army says

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.

2 months ago·Canada

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Associated Press News

Americans in alleged Congo coup plot formed an unlikely band

DAKAR, Senegal — Three Americans involved in a brazen weekend attack on Congo's presidential palace formed an unlikely band under the leadership of eccentric opposition figure Christian Malanga, who dabbled

2 months ago·United States

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KIFI

Six killed in a 'foiled coup' in Congo, the army says

By CHRISTINA MALKIA Associated Press KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — The spokesman for Congo’s army says 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 tran…

2 months ago·Idaho Falls, United States

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The Washington Post

Americans apparently arrested in Congo amid accusations of coup attempt

An army spokesperson told state television that a coup attempt Sunday had been swiftly stopped by Congolese security forces.

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Winnipeg Free Press

Six killed in a 'foiled coup' in Congo, the army says

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 […]

2 months ago·Winnipeg, Canada

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