Rodrigues Mingas
Born
Angola
OrganizationFront for the Liberation of the Enclave of Cabinda

Rodrigues Mingas is the leader of the Front for the Liberation of the Enclave of Cabinda-Military Position (FLEC/PM, Portuguese: Frente para a Libertação do Enclave de Cabinda), a guerrilla independence movement fighting since 1975 for the total independence of Cabinda,[1] one of Angola's 14 provinces which is rich with oil reserves.[2]

Mingas is believed to live in exile in France.[3]

Togo football team bus attack

On 8 January 2010, while being escorted by Angolan forces through the disputed territory of Cabinda, the team bus of the Togo national football team was attacked by gunmen belonging to FLEC/PM as it travelled to 2010 Africa Cup of Nations tournament. The ensuing gunfight resulted in the deaths of the assistant coach, team spokesman and bus driver, as well as injuring several others. Mingas expressed "condolences", saying the team was attacked by mistake.[4]

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References

  1. ↑ Jamey Keaten. "AP Interview: More violence could hit African Cup". Newsobserver. Retrieved 2010-01-13.
  2. ↑ Perrine Mouterde (2010-01-12). "Cabinda rebels in Angola carry on the struggle for independence". France 24. Archived from the original on 2010-01-14. Retrieved 2010-01-13.
  3. ↑ "Arrests near ambush site". The New Zealand Herald. 2022-08-11. Retrieved 2022-08-11.
  4. ↑ Sturcke, James; Myers, Paul; Smith, David (2010-01-11). "Togo footballers were attacked by mistake, Angolan rebels say". The Guardian. Retrieved 2010-01-11.
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