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Buyoya celebrates third year in power

    NAIROBI

    President Pierre Buyoya celebrated his third year in power on Sunday by urging the population to remain vigilant against attackers, the private Netpress news agency reported. Buyoya, who was brought to power in a bloodless military coup, told people in Musaga commune, near Bujumbura, they should stick together in a bid to restore security, the agency said.
    He also spoke about the Arusha peace process, reiterating the government's denial that it was to blame for blocking the talks and criticising the organisation of the negotiations.

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