Utah Man's First Overseas Trip Ends in Failed Congo Coup Attempt
TL;DR
The family of Tyler Thompson, an American allegedly involved in a failed coup attempt in Congo, is shocked by his involvement, stating he was on vacation and had no history of political activism. Thompson and Marcel Malanga, the son of the coup's leader, were captured by Congolese forces. The coup leader, Christian Malanga, was killed during the incident.
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- Family 'Stunned' by US Man's Alleged Role in Failed Coup Newser
- Utah man declined $100K offer to travel to Congo on 'security job' that was covert coup attempt The Associated Press
- Utah woman describes 'terror' at seeing stepson detained and beaten after DRC coup attempt ABC News
- US man seen begging for his life after 'failed Congo coup' was on his first trip overseas New York Post
- DRC army says it stopped attempted coup involving US citizens Reuters
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