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13 Jul, 2015

Rebels killed

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Burundi’s army kills 31 suspected rebels and capture 170 others in fighting in the country’s north. Six soldiers are wounded in fighting with suspected rebels, and nearly 80 assorted weapons are seized.

10 Jul, 2015

Gunmen, soldiers clash

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Soldiers and unidentified gunmen clash in Kayanza province, near the border with Rwanda. The governor of Kayanza says the gunmen crossed from Rwanda, a charge denied by Rwanda’s government. The US is:

deeply concerned by reports that fighting has broken out in several areas of Burundi and by recently broadcast remarks by Burundians threatening to use force against the government.

Rwandan foreign minister:

I would think it’s better for Burundi to concentrate on the issues Burundi has rather than looking for issues elsewhere.