How 3 Americans ended up in a coup attempt in Congo | AP News
WEBSep 13, 2024 · The three imprisoned Americans are Malanga’s 21-year-old son Marcel Malanga, Tyler Thompson Jr., 21, who flew to Africa from Utah with the younger Malanga for what his family believed was a free vacation, and Benjamin Reuben Zalman-Polun, 36, who is reported to have known Christian Malanga through a gold mining company.
DR Congo coup attempt: Thirty-seven sentenced to death - BBC
WEBSep 13, 2024 · Christian Malanga, a US national of Congolese origin, the suspected plot leader, was killed during the attack.
Three Americans are accused of trying to overthrow Congo's …
WEBSep 14, 2024 · Within hours, Christian Malanga was shot dead after resisting arrest, according to Congolese authorities. Five others were also killed. Some 50 others were then arrested by Congolese forces.
Three Americans — including two with Utah ties — sentenced to …
WEBSep 13, 2024 · Former Salt Lake City resident Christian Malanga was killed by securing forces during the coup attempt in May. (Samy Ntumba Shambuyi | AP) American Marcel Malanga arrives for a court verdict in ...
Democratic Republic of Congo sentences 3 Americans to death : …
WEBSep 13, 2024 · Christian Malanga’s son, 22-year-old Marcel Malanga, was among those caught. As was his close friend from Utah, 21-year-old Tyler Thompson, and another American, 36-year-old Maryland native ...
3 Americans sentenced to death in failed coup attempt trial in DRC
WEBSep 13, 2024 · Christian Malanga’s son, 22-year-old Marcel Malanga, was among those caught. As was his close friend from Utah, 21-year-old Tyler Thompson, and another American, 36-year-old Maryland native Benjamin Zalman- Polun. Thompson’s family had told reporters they believed their son was on vacation.
3 Americans implicated in a coup attempt in ... - Associated Press News
WEBJun 8, 2024 · Six people were killed during the botched coup attempt led by the little-known opposition figure Christian Malanga last month that targeted the presidential palace and a close ally of President Felix Tshisekedi. Malanga was fatally shot for resisting arrest soon after live-streaming the attack on his social media, the Congolese army said.
Prosecutors seek death penalty for 3 Americans implicated in …
WEBAug 27, 2024 · Six people were killed during the botched coup attempt led by the little-known opposition figure Christian Malanga in May that targeted the presidential palace and a close ally of President Felix Tshisekedi. Malanga was fatally shot for resisting arrest soon after live-streaming the attack on his social media, the Congolese army said.
Prosecutors seek death penalty for 50 people implicated in ... - CNN
WEBAug 28, 2024 · Six people were killed during the botched coup attempt led by the little-known opposition figure Christian Malanga in May that targeted the presidential palace and a close ally of President...
The Lawyer for 3 Americans Facing a Death Sentence Over Congo …
WEB4 days ago · Six people were killed during the botched coup attempt led by little-known opposition figure Christian Malanga in May that targeted the presidential palace and a close ally of President Felix ...
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