Lawyers claim torture of Americans accused in DRC coup plot

Lawyers of three American citizens accused of trying to overthrow the government in the Democratic Republic of Congo have urged a military court to nullify the statements made by their clients on grounds that they were tortured while in detention.

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Written by: Tonata Kadhila

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