DR Congo military court to deliver verdict on 'coup attempt'

A military court in the Democratic Republic of Congo is set to deliver its verdict Friday on an alleged coup attempt, with 51 defendants, including three Americans, facing charges and risking the death penalty. The incident occurred on May 19, when armed men attacked the home of then-economy minister Vital Kamerhe before heading to President Felix Tshisekedi’s offices, waving Zaire-era flags. The army said the coup attempt was thwarted.