Rodrigues Mingas

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

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

Togo football team bus attack
Main article: Togo national 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.[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. Angela Charlton (2010-01-12). "Togo Bus Rampage Exposes France's Angola Ties". The New York Times. Retrieved 2010-01-13.
  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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