Central African Republic: the video of an assassination by men in military uniform arouses indignation
A general view of Bangui, the Central African capital.
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In the Central African Republic, these images have made the rounds on social networks: we see men in military uniform executing a kneeling prisoner with knives, his hands tied behind his back.
In a press release, the staff denounces a "
montage
" but the images continue to arouse indignation as well as strong reactions from the opposition.
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With our correspondent in Bangui,
Carol Valade
The scene is difficult to sustain.
Six men in arms and military uniform, speaking Sango, their faces uncovered, watch and film while a 7th cuts the throat of a man on the ground, his hands tied behind his back.
Some sources believe they can identify the protagonists and the location.
In January, photos of the scene had already circulated: the victim was seen in a vehicle similar to those used by the police.
In a statement, the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, Zéphirin Mamadou speaks without hesitation of "
montages
" and "
staging
" with the aim of "
discrediting
" the Central African Republic and its army.
“
It's an old video.
The scene did not take place on Central African territory
, ”declares the Minister Special Advisor to the Presidency Fidèle Guandjika on his Facebook page.
The MLPC party of opponent Martin Ziguélé denounces an "
act of barbarism
" and "
demands the urgent opening of an investigation
".
"
It is high time for our country to have real justice
", adds Jean-Serge Bokassa's MKMKS
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