Swiss geologist and local miner kidnapped and killed in Central African Republic
BANGUI, Central African Republic (AP) — A Swiss geologist and a local miner were killed on Thursday in the Central African Republic, north of the capital, Bangui, according to a statement from the local public…
A Swiss geologist and a local miner met a tragic end in the Central African Republic on Thursday, reports indicate. Luca Maggini, a geologist working with an Emirati company, and a miner were kidnapped by unidentified individuals near the village of Gbango-Carriere, located 55 kilometers north of the capital city, Bangui. Maggini's colleague, Frédéric Pounou, confirmed that Maggini was taken away as he left the area.
The attack, which resulted in the death of the two men, also saw the kidnapping of a Central African Army sergeant. The Swiss geologist was employed by ADMOG Gold, a company with operations in the Central African Republic. The country has been plagued by instability since 2013, when mostly Muslim rebels overthrew the government, leading to a conflict that was only recently de-escalated in 2019 through a peace deal.
However, six armed groups subsequently abandoned the agreement, contributing to the ongoing turmoil.
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