Meanwhile, as a result of the army's firm actions in the face of the recent upsurge in violence, rebels have been active this week around Bujumbura, the presidential spokesman said. "Following a major military operation in all rebel-controlled positions a week ago, the rebels were flushed out and they have been retaliating by attacking buses and villages," Gahungu said, citing ambushes in northern Bujumbura and
Makamba. "Our troops are pursuing them and the government has called on civilians to be vigilant and turn in rebels to security authorities," he said.
This article was produced by IRIN News while it was part of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. Please send queries on copyright or liability to the UN. For more information: https://shop.un.org/rights-permissions
Share this article