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Several people killed in escalating violence

    NAIROBI
    At least eight people were reported killed or injured in rebel attacks over the past few days, local media organisations said. The reports said an armed gang killed two people and injured three in the Rumonge area on Tuesday night. Six other people were reported killed in attacks in the Musaga and Kanyosha areas, media reports said. Burundian army spokesman Serge Nizigama was quoted as saying the "rebels" were trying to sabotage celebrations of Burundi's 37th independence anniversary on Thursday.

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