Three Americans from Utah have been detained in the Democratic Republic of Congo following a failed coup attempt on May 19. The individuals were accused of involvement in the plot against the Congolese government. One of the detained Americans was on vacation in Africa with family friends, according to his family, and had no history of political activism. Another Utah man revealed he declined a $100,000 offer to travel to Congo for a 'security job' that was later revealed to be part of the coup attempt. The situation has drawn international attention, highlighting the risks of foreign nationals getting involved in political conflicts abroad.
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