A gold mine north of Bambari in Central African Republic. A myriad of rebel groups have operated with impunity across the embattled country. File photo: Reuters
A gold mine north of Bambari in Central African Republic. A myriad of rebel groups have operated with impunity across the embattled country. File photo: Reuters
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Gunmen kill 9 Chinese at mine in Central African Republic

  • The nine victims were Chinese workers at a gold mine site run by the Gold Coast Group, local mayor says
  • Suspicion fell on a rebel coalition, who claimed without evidence that Russian mercenaries had planned the attack

Associated Press
Associated Press

Updated: 9:08am, 20 Mar, 2023

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A gold mine north of Bambari in Central African Republic. A myriad of rebel groups have operated with impunity across the embattled country. File photo: Reuters
A gold mine north of Bambari in Central African Republic. A myriad of rebel groups have operated with impunity across the embattled country. File photo: Reuters
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