Three American citizens, originally sentenced to death for involvement in a failed coup in the Democratic Republic of Congo, have had their sentences reduced to life imprisonment. This decision comes amidst a complex political backdrop, where Congo is seeking U.S. support against the M23 rebel group that has wreaked havoc in the eastern regions since January 2023. The president of Congo, Felix Tshisekedi, has emphasized potential U.S. investment in the country's mineral resources as a path to stability and security against external threats.
Three American citizens involved in a failed coup attempt in the Democratic Republic of Congo had their death sentences commuted to life imprisonment, according to a spokeswoman for the president.
Congo is attempting to garner American support against the M23 rebel militia, which has caused significant devastation in the eastern regions of the country.
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