Congo reinstated the death penalty earlier this year, lifting a more than two-decade-old moratorium, as authorities struggle to curb violence and militant attacks in the country. The men convicted in the coup attempt would probably be executed by firing squad.

According to Reuters, an attempt to forcibly overthrow the government occurred in May of this year. Then armed men, including Americans, seized the president's office in Kinshasa. September 14th, 2024.

Three Americans are facing death sentences in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where they are charged with trying to help overthrow that country's president.