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.’
Related articles:
Related suggestion:
Global South urged to make voices heardBiden 'decides' reply to deadly attack in JordanConsultation of legislation on Article 23 beginsNew productive forces key to growth, Xi saysHungary ends row with EU over aidInterview: Somalia seeks drought relief funding in worst humanitarian crisisPlan to tap Russian assets for Ukraine slammedChina's industrial recovery gaining steam despite profits dipDomestic passenger flights resume operation in Sanya15 killed in road accident in central Ethiopia
1.8111s , 5259.796875 kb
Copyright © 2024 Powered by Six killed in a 'foiled coup' in Congo, the army says ,Culture Craft news portal