The Americans were among a group of people arrested during an attempted coup that was foiled by the Congolese army and police. Authorities have not released full details about their roles, but they are suspected of having participated in or supported the operation in some capacity.
The DRC government emphasized the importance of international collaboration in maintaining peace and security, and thanked the U.S. for its cooperation in handling the situation. Meanwhile, U.S. officials have stated that the individuals will be further questioned and that the case will be carefully reviewed under U.S. law.
The attempted coup had raised major concerns both domestically and internationally, prompting tighter security measures and calls for political stability in the country.
