On Sunday, local militants in the Central African Republic attacked a Chinese-funded private mine, killing nine Chinese citizens and seriously injuring two.

This is a schematic diagram, not the location of the news incident.

(AFP)

[Instant News/Comprehensive Report] It was reported on the 19th in the Central African Republic that 9 Chinese citizens were brutally killed by militants in a mine operated by the Chinese mining company Gold Cost Group. In this regard, the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs today Citizens of the country are urged to evacuate from local high-risk areas as soon as possible.

The spokesperson of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs held a press conference today (20th) regarding the killing of Chinese citizens in the Central African Republic. He said that the attack has killed 9 Chinese citizens and seriously injured 2. An important instruction was made, calling for all-out efforts to treat the wounded and severely punish the murderer in accordance with the law.

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The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the safety risk level of areas outside the capital Bangui is red "extremely high risk", and called on Chinese citizens and companies in high-risk areas to evacuate as soon as possible to maintain their own safety.

Incidents of Chinese citizens being kidnapped overseas have been frequent in recent months. According to Reuters, only one person was killed in Ethiopia in January this year when he was attacked and killed by local militants, and the Chinese embassy in the Central African Republic also On the 13th of this month, a statement was issued stating that since Chinese nationals have been frequently kidnapped by militants overseas recently, the public is reminded not to go to areas other than the capital Bangui.

The spokesperson of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs held a press conference today (20th) and called on Chinese citizens and enterprises in the Central African Republic to evacuate as soon as possible.

(The picture is taken from the official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China)