Swiss geologist and local miner kidnapped and killed in Central African Republic
Summary
A Swiss geologist named Luca Maggini and a local miner were kidnapped and killed near Bangui, the capital of the Central African Republic. The attack also involved the kidnapping of a Central African Army staff sergeant and took place in a region known for ongoing conflict.Key Facts
- Luca Maggini was a Swiss geologist working with ADMOG Gold, a company from the United Arab Emirates.
- The attack happened near the village of Gbango-Carriere, about 55 kilometers north of Bangui.
- Both Maggini and a local miner were kidnapped in the evening and later killed by unidentified attackers.
- A staff sergeant from the Central African Army was also kidnapped during the attack.
- The Central African Republic has faced years of instability and armed conflict since 2013.
- The conflict started after mostly Muslim rebels took power, forcing President François Bozizé to leave office.
- A peace deal was signed in 2019 but six armed groups later left the agreement.
- Wagner, a Russian mercenary group, was first active in this country within Africa.
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