Two young merchants were killed in an attack by Russian mercenaries near the town of Obo in the Central African Republic.
The victims, who were identified as 25-year-old Hamidou and 30-year-old Adrien, were shot dead while trying to sell their goods at a market in the area.
According to eyewitnesses, the attackers wore military uniforms and used automatic weapons to carry out the attack.
The incident has sparked widespread outrage and condemnation from local authorities and human rights groups.
President Faustin Archange Touadéra has promised to take action against those responsible for the killings, which he described as a ‘heinous’ act of terrorism.
- The Central African Republic has been plagued by violence and instability since the start of the year.
- The Russian mercenaries are believed to have been involved in several other attacks in the region.
- International pressure is mounting on the Central African government to take decisive action against those responsible for the killings.
