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Robyn Wuth

Two more charged over Brisbane gang murder

Twelve men have now been charged with murder following a fatal brawl in a Brisbane park. (AAP)

Another two men charged with murder over a Brisbane brawl that left one teenager dead and others critically injured have been mentioned in a Brisbane court.

A total of 12 people have now been charged with the murder of Girum Mekonnen, 19, who died during a fight between two groups of about 20 African youths at playing fields in Zillmere on Sunday afternoon.

Paramedics took 11 people to hospital suffering stab wounds and blunt force injuries after one group attacked another with knives and baseball bats.

Some of the victims were knifed in their torso, pelvis, head and face.

Three people remain in hospital with one in a serious condition.

Police believe three carloads of people arrived at the Zillmere park seeking retribution for another incident in Brisbane's west on September 8.

Abraham Yak and Ben Abio had their cases mentioned in Brisbane Magistrates Court on Friday.

Charges for all 12, aged between 18 and 32, include murder, grievous bodily harm, affray and disobedience to lawful order.

The 12 men have all been remanded in custody to return to court on November 16 for mention.

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