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The president of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has commuted the death sentences of three Americans convicted of attempting a coup to life imprisonment, days before US government officials are...
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The government lifted this moratorium in March this year, citing the need to remove "traitors" from the nation's dysfunctional army.

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DRC president commutes death sentences for 3 Americans convicted in coup attempt
The president of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has commuted the death sentences of three Americans convicted of attempting a coup to life imprisonment, days before US government officials are due to visit the central African country.
DR Congo President reduces death sentences of three Americans to life imprisonment
President Felix Tshisekedi has commuted the death sentences of three Americans convicted of attempting a coup, reducing their punishment to life imprisonment.This decision comes just days before US government officials are set to visit the central African nation.
Congo commutes 3 Americans' death sentences following coup attempt
Congo’s president commuted the death sentences of three Americans who were convicted last year on charges of participating in a coup attempt.
Death sentence overturned for three Americans over DR Congo coup attempt
Three Americans convicted for their role in a failed coup in Democratic Republic of Congo last year have had their death sentences commuted to life imprisonment, the presidency has said. They were among 37 people sentenced to death last September by a military court.
Congo commutes death sentences for US citizens in failed coup
The death sentences of three U.S. citizens convicted for their role in a failed coup in Democratic Republic of Congo last year have been commuted to life imprisonment, the presidency said, ahead of a visit by the new U.
Death sentences commuted for 3 Americans — 2 of them Utahns — over failed Congo coup
Three American citizens (two of them Utahns) who were sentenced to death over a failed coup attempt in Congo have had their sentences commuted to life imprisonment.
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DRC govt, Rwanda-backed M23 rebels fix date for direct peace talks
The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have agreed to hold direct peace talks, sources from both parties confirmed. ‘ ・The DRC government and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have agreed to direct peace talks,
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Trump advisers coming to Uganda over DRC
In the last two months, the rebels have seized two provincial capitals in eastern DRC and they are threatening to march to Kisangani and later to Kinshasa, the DR Congo capital, to topple
Rwanda and Belgium are at odds over the DRC: what’s led to the latest low point
Rwanda’s government has blamed Belgium’s colonial rule for the ethnic divisions that sparked the 1994 genocide.
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The steps toward a lasting peace between Rwanda and DRC, according to one activist
The Democratic Republic of Congo is experiencing some of the worst violence that the country has seen in decades.
France 24 on MSN4d
Rwanda and DRC officials sit down for second round of talks as M23 meets mediators
Qatar has hosted a second round of talks between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda. Qatari mediators also met separately with representatives of the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group. DRC President Felix Tshisekedi and his Rwandan counterpart Paul Kagame met last week in Doha for their first talks since M23 stepped up an offensive in the eastern region.
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Amid conflict, journalists in the DRC contend with threats to independent media
When journalist Philip Mayifilua* discussed press freedom challenges in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) with colleagues on a popular radio show in early February, he never expected it could lead to being arrested.
Radio Pakistan5d
Pakistan urges DRC, Rwanda to uphold UN resolutions for peace
Pakistan has urged the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda to demonstrate political will, genuine commitment, and cooperation in implementing UN Security Council resolutions for lasting peace and stability in the region.
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Rwanda vs Belgium vs Congo: The Breakup That Could Reshape Africa
Rwanda has officially severed ties with Belgium, expelling its diplomats and accusing the former colonial power of destabilizing the region
The Media Line13d
Somalia Backs Qatar’s Mediation in DRC-Rwanda Talks
The Doha meeting marked the first face-to-face discussions between Kagame and Tshisekedi since the March 23 Movement (M23) rebels escalated their attacks in eastern DRC. The armed group, accused by Kinshasa of receiving support from Rwanda, captured Goma in January and later advanced into Bukavu in February.
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Qatar welcomes statements from DRC and Rwanda on de-escalation of situations in eastern Congo
DOHA: The State of Qatar has welcomed the statements issued by the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Republic of Rwanda on their commitment to de-escalation and reducing tensions in the eastern region of Congo, in regard of the M23 statement ...
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