According to the Minister of Justice for the Central African Republic (CAR), the investigation into the murder of nine Chinese a month ago in a gold mine in the Central African Republic confirms that they were "undoubtedly" murdered by "elements of armed groups belonging to the Coalition of Patriots for Change". The country's main rebel group, has denied responsibility for the attack. "The judicial response must be total, fierce, painful and exemplary," he adds. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES