Three Americans have been reportedly listed among suspects responsible for Sunday’s 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, adding that several suspects were
detained and that 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 army’s 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.
Kamerhe’s residence is about two kilometres from the presidential
palace.
Michel Muhima, Kamerhe’s spokesperson, had said the gunmen
clad in military uniform engaged the politician’s guards in a shootout, leaving
three people dead.
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