Mass Arrests In Congo After Coup Attempt

DR Congo Joseph Kabila 'Coup Bid': Mass Arrests -- BBC

Police in Democratic Republic of Congo have paraded 126 people, and weapons, they accuse of links to last month's "coup bid" against the president.

At least 19 people - 11 attackers and eight members of the security forces - were killed in the raid on Joseph Kabila's residence, police say.

Mr Kabila took power in 2001 after his father, President Laurent Kabila, was assassinated.

The president was later elected in his own right.

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More News On Mass Arrests In Congo After Coup Attempt

DR Congo exhibits hundred held for Kabila attack -- Reuters
Congo police hold 126 in attack centered on palace -- Washington Post/AP
DR Congo police display alleged authors of Kinshasa attacks -- AFP
DRC parades 'coup' suspects -- UPI
Congo Arrests More Than 100 People After Attack on Kabila’s Home -- Bloomberg Businessweek

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