American in DR Congo 'coup' trial suffered 'torture': lawyer
The Peninsula
Kinshasa: An American on trial in the Democratic Republic of Congo over an alleged coup bid suffered torture during his arrest, his lawyer told the...
Kinshasa: An American on trial in the Democratic Republic of Congo over an alleged coup bid suffered "torture" during his arrest, his lawyer told the court on Tuesday.
Taylor Christian Thomson, 21, is one of three Americans among 51 defendants being tried at the military court in the capital Kinshasa.
On May 19, armed men attacked the home of Economy Minister Vital Kamerhe in the early hours before moving onto the nearby Palais de la Nation that houses President Felix Tshisekedi's offices.
They were seemingly filmed brandishing the flag of Zaire -- the name of the Central African country during the rule of dictator Mobutu Sese Seko -- and chanting that Tshisekedi's government was over.
The army later announced a coup attempt had been stopped by the security forces.
Moscow: President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss strengthe...
Munich, Germany: German international Leon Goretzka will leave Bayern Munich at the end of his contract this summer, the midfielder announced on Frida...
Tbilisi, Georgia: Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, HE Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Geo...
Frankfurt, Germany: Shares in Adidas jumped sharply Friday after the German sportswear giant posted record 2025 sales and announced a one billion euro...
Doha, Qatar: The Government Communications Office (GCO) announced today that iHeartMedia, the world s biggest podcast publisher, will be the official...
Rome, Italy: Six members of Italy s police and coastguard went on trial Friday, accused of failing to intervene in a 2023 shipwreck that killed at lea...
Tbilisi, Georgia: The 4th round of political consultations between the foreign ministries of the State of Qatar and Georgia was held on Friday in the...
Tbilisi, Georgia: The 4th round of political consultations between the foreign ministries of the State of Qatar and Georgia was held on Friday in the...
Ottawa: The Governor General of Canada HE Mary Simon met with Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Canada HE Tariq Ali Faraj Al Ansari. During the mee...
Ottawa: The Governor General of Canada HE Mary Simon met with Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Canada HE Tariq Ali Faraj Al Ansari. During the mee...
Kolkata: Indian police have arrested the owner and manager of a warehouse in Kolkata where at least 25 people died in a blaze, officials said Friday....
Panama City: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari took part in...
Panama City: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari took part in...