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Human rights group condemns surge in violence

    NAIROBI

    The Burundian human rights organisation ITEKA on Wednesday condemned the escalation of violence, accusing the government of "keeping worryingly silent" over the attacks. In a statement received by IRIN, ITEKA also noted the rebels had stepped up their attacks to coincide with the current round of talks in Arusha which "appear to be moving towards a peace
    accord". It urged rebel leaders to stop targeting civilians and called on the government to "confront the reality" and take all necessary measures to ensure the protection of Burundians. It also demanded that the international community "break its silence" on the current violence, noting that tension was high in the capital, Bujumbura.

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