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More rebel groups opposed to South African mediation

    NAIROBI

    The rebel umbrella organisation ULINA has added its voice to rebel opposition to South African mediation of the Burundi peace process. In a statement, received by IRIN on Monday, the Union pour la liberation nationale (ULINA) claimed South Africa was “biased” and alleged there was military cooperation between Burundi and South Africa. It warned opposition politicians that if they took part in negotiations mediated by South Africa “they will be responsible to the Burundian people for all the consequences of their opportunistic attitude and imprudent judgement”. Last week, the CNDD faction of Leonard Nyangoma - which does not come under the ULINA umbrella - also expressed its opposition to South Africa’s mediation.

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