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Armed men attack convoy carrying Chinese nationals in Lualaba

By , based on Kivu Morning Post

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A convoy carrying Chinese nationals was attacked by armed men on the Kisankala-Kisanfu road in Lualaba province, DR Congo. The attackers stole money, a firearm and two magazines, and one person was injured, according to the National Security and Coordination Council.

Five armed men attacked on Thursday 12 November a vehicle carrying Chinese nationals on the Kisankala–Kisanfu road in Lualaba province, Democratic Republic of the Congo. The attackers opened fire on a Toyota vehicle before leaving with money, a firearm and two magazines belonging to the team responsible for the security of Chinese investors, according to the National Security and Coordination Council (NSCC).

The attack left one person injured, with no deaths, according to the NSCC.

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