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Jailbreak by European mercenaries

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    Three Europeans accused of plotting to kill President Denis Sassou Nguesso have escaped from jail, AFP reported on Sunday, quoting Radio Liberte in Brazzaville. It said the three - a Frenchman, a Croatian and an Italian - may have sought refuge at the French embassy. On Friday, the three had appeared in court in Brazzaville.

    60 reported killed by Ninja militiamen
    Meanwhile, Radio France Internationale on Sunday reported a massacre in the Pool region, west of Brazzaville. In an interview with RFI, Communication Minister Francois Ibovi claimed Ninja militiamen, loyal to ousted premier Bernard Kolelas, had killed 60 people travelling in a truck who were heading for their homes in Brazzaville. The vehicle was reportedly doused with petrol and set alight, after being ambushed by the militiamen.

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