/ 29 August 2001

KOLINGBA’S WIFE, CHILDREN SNATCHED

AN unidentified group of people reportedly entered the French embassy in Bangui, Central African Republic (CAR) and abducted wife and children of the former president and alleged May coup attempt plotter, Andre Kolingba, and took them to an unknown destination, Radio France internationale (RFI) reported. Kolingba’s family members and other people had sought refuge at the embassy since the abortive coup on 28 May. The French foreign ministry confirmed the kidnap information, RFI said. – Irin