Three American citizens who were convicted in DR Congo for their involvement in a failed coup attempt are being repatriated to the United States. The Congolese government has commuted their death sentences to life imprisonment, allowing for their return. This decision comes amidst ongoing discussions about mineral resources between the two nations. The individuals, two from Utah and another American, had faced harsh penalties, but their sentences have now been reduced. Their repatriation marks a significant shift in the diplomatic relations between the U.S. and DR Congo.