A series of explosions has levelled much of Equatorial Guinea's largest city and sent thousands fleeing for the countryside. The military said a fire at a weapons depot sparked off the massive blasts that sent shockwaves across the city.
Alicante: EG government is not known for its transparency
Officially, just over 100 people have died in deadly explosions that devastated large parts of Equatorial Guinea’s largest city, Bata. But human rights activists say the true number is far higher. Deutsche Welle speaks to Tutu Alicante, founder of EG Justice.
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Equatorial Guinea's President Teodoro Obiang Nguema was seen visiting the scene of a series of explosions at a military barracks in the coastal city of Bata on Tuesday, as the death toll rose to 98 after more bodies were recovered according to authorities.
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The number of people killed in the blasts in Bata more than tripled from the initial estimates. The president attributed the explosions to "negligence" and ordered a probe into the incident.