The CIA-Sanctioned Coup in the Congo

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The U.S.-Sanctioned Coup in the Congo

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The U.S.-Sanctioned Coup in the Congo

Audio of my conversation. with Stuart Reid

Ben Tumin

Dec 29, 2023

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Last week, the fourth election in the history of the Democratic Republic of Congo took place. Watched closely by foreign countries thirsty for the Congo’s natural resources, the election didn’t go smoothly, and opposition leaders have called for protests and the annulment of the results. As the situation unfolds, I thought I’d share an interview with St…

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