Americans Repatriated After Failed Congo Coup Attempt

Kinshasa, DRC Three American citizens who were convicted for their participation in a failed coup attempt in the Democratic Republic of Congo have been repatriated to the United States, according to Congolese authorities. The individuals were arrested in Kinshasa in 2024 after a group of armed men attempted to seize key government buildings. The coup attempt was quickly suppressed by Congolese security forces.

The identities of the repatriated Americans have not been officially released. However, reports indicate they were found guilty of conspiracy and involvement in the plot to destabilize the Congolese government. The exact details of their roles in the coup remain unclear. The repatriation process involved negotiations between the U.S. State Department and the Congolese government.

We can confirm that three U.S. citizens have been returned to the United States, a U.S. State Department spokesperson stated. We are providing appropriate consular assistance. The spokesperson declined to comment further on the legal proceedings or the specific charges against the individuals. The return of the Americans closes a chapter in a tense period of diplomatic relations between the two countries. The incident raised concerns about foreign interference in Congolese affairs.