Thread: Attempted coup by Christian militia quashed

Attempted coup by Christian militia quashed

Reuters

• Security officers secure the street near the state TV  headquarters in Kinshasa Reuters

Jonathan Clayton Democratic Republic of Congo
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Troops in Kinshasa put down a coup attempt yesterday by fighters loyal to a self-proclaimed “Prophet of the Lord”.

At least 46 assailants were killed in the capital of Democratic Republic of Congo, one of Africa’s most fragile and war-ravaged countries, in battles around the airport, a military barracks and the state television headquarters.

Thousands of panicked residents fled for their lives in what at first appeared to be a classic Central Africa putsch.

Later, fighting was also reported in Lubumbashi, capital of the mineral-rich Katanga province and fiefdom of Joseph Kabila, the President.


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Congo government says 103 people killed in attacks on capital by supporters of rebel preacher

Published December 31, 2013Associated Press

DAKAR, SENEGAL – The Congo government says that 103 people were killed in a violent attack by rebels in the capital, Kinshasa.

Lambert Mende, Congo government spokesman, said Tuesday that said that the violence on Monday killed 95 attackers and eight members of the army.

The government said it has restored order at the state broadcasting offices and the N'djili airport.

The government said the attackers were supporters of Christian preacher Joseph Mukungubila, an unsuccessful candidate in the 2006 presidential election and who reportedly claims to be a prophet sent by God to end Kabila's rule.

The Congo government said it is searching for Mukungubila. Mongali Kubi, a follower of the preacher, told the Associated Press on the phone Tuesday that Mukungubila and his followers are being hunted by government forces.

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