Gunmen, soldiers clash

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.