In a weekend attack on Congo's presidential palace, three Americans formed an 'unlikely band' under the leadership of opposition figure Christian Malanga.
Three Americans involved in a brazen weekend attack on Congo's presidential palace formed an unlikely band under the leadership of eccentric opposition figure Christian Malanga, who dabbled in gold mining and used cars before persuading his Utah-born son to join in the foiled coup, according to officials' description of events.
His attorney in that case did not immediately respond to a message seeking comment. No information was released on the third American. The U.S. Embassy in Kinshasa said it was aware 'U.S. citizens might have been involved in Sunday’s events,' adding in a statement that it would cooperate with authorities 'as they investigate these violent criminal acts.'
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