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Central African Republic charges French national accused of aiding rebels
BusinessDay ^ | 09 JUNE 2021 | Judicael Yongo

Posted on 06/09/2021 12:42:37 PM PDT by nickcarraway

Police arrest Juan Remy Quignolot after finding weapons, military fatigues and foreign currency at his residence

A French national has been charged with espionage in the Central African Republic (CAR), a month after he was arrested with a cache of weapons and ammunition at his home, attorney-general Eric Didier Tambo said on Wednesday.

Police arrested Juan Remy Quignolot, 55, in May after finding weapons, military fatigues and foreign bank notes at his residence in the capital Bangui. Authorities accused him of having aided and trained rebel fighters since 2013.

The gold- and diamond-producing nation of 4.7-million people has seen repeated bouts of militia violence since 2013, including a civil war that ended in 2016, as well as election-related fighting earlier in 2021.

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TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Foreign Affairs
KEYWORDS: africa; france; russia
CAR is working with Russia.
1 posted on 06/09/2021 12:42:37 PM PDT by nickcarraway
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To: nickcarraway
Looks like a "businessman"


2 posted on 06/09/2021 12:45:12 PM PDT by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is either opinion, or satire. Or both.)
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To: nickcarraway

Quick, Juan Remy Quignolot. Change your name to Juan Remy Biden.


3 posted on 06/09/2021 12:47:00 PM PDT by Leaning Right (I have already previewed or do not wish to preview this composition.)
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To: nickcarraway

It seems a conflict between Russia and France. I would bet the French are the good guys?!


4 posted on 06/09/2021 1:35:02 PM PDT by AZJeep (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0AHGreco RomNQkryIIs)
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