He will return to the United States but his case will remain open, Mukomo said. Congolese authorities said Lewis was arrested because he lacked a permit to work in Congo. Lewis's lawyer Azarias Ruberwa confirmed that Lewis would return home and said U.S. officials were looking into the case. In May, Congo's highest court ruled Kabila could remain in power until elections can be held. Political tensions are running high in Congo, which has vast reserves of precious minerals, ahead of the election.

Source: Standard Digital June 08, 2016 21:19 UTC