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11 killed in Bujumbura-Rural

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    Eleven people were reported killed this week in an attack on Ruziba zone in Bujumbura-Rural. According to the Netpress news agency, the attackers struck on Wednesday night using machetes, firearms and knives. Three people were badly injured. Provincial governor Stanislas Ntahobari blamed Hutu rebels for the attack, and expressed regret that a number of local people were "collaborating with the criminals". However, survivors and
    relatives of the dead said the attack was carried out by soldiers, instigated by local officials, notably the chief of zone. The charge was rejected by Ntahobari who remarked that the population had been "manipulated" and was "reacting emotionally".

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