Americans Repatriated to U.S. After Failed Coup Attempt in Congo

Three Americans, including two from Utah, have been repatriated to the United States following their involvement in a failed coup attempt in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The individuals were part of a group that attempted to overthrow the government but were quickly apprehended by Congolese authorities.

The coup plotters, identified as Benjamin Zalman-Polun, Taylor Thomson, and Marcel Malanga, were detained in the DRC before being handed over to U.S. custody. The U.S. State Department confirmed their repatriation, emphasizing ongoing cooperation with Congolese officials to address the incident.

The failed coup has raised concerns about the stability of the DRC and the involvement of foreign nationals in its internal affairs. The U.S. government has stated that it will continue to monitor the situation closely and work with international partners to prevent such incidents in the future.

• Benjamin Zalman-Polun
• Democratic Republic of Congo
• Marcel Malanga
• Taylor Thomson