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Congolese court sentences Canadian and 36 others to death for coup

A military court in Congo on Friday sentenced 37 people, including a Canadian, to death after they were convicted of taking part in a coup attempt. The suspects, mostly Congolese but also a Briton, a Belgian and three Americans, have five days to appeal the verdict on charges that include attempted coup, terrorism and criminal association. Fourteen people were acquitted …

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