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France opens war crimes probe in connection with French drinks company Groupe Castel in CAR

File photo of militiamen of the Union for Peace in Central African Republic (UPC) armed group, patrol the city of Bokolobo, near Bambari, CAR. AFP - FLORENT VERGNES

French anti-terrorism prosecutors in Paris are investigating allegations connected to Groupe Castel for possible complicity in war crimes in the Central African Republic (CAR), according to Reuters newswire, citing a source close to the matter.

The source indicated that the local office of the large French drinks company is suspected of paying local militia.

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