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Rebel attack repulsed in Bujumbura Rural

Minani also said about 15 rebels were killed when they attempted to stage an attack on two army posts in Bujumbura Rural earlier on Tuesday. However, the army was aware of the impending assault and managed to repulse the attackers, he added. One Burundian army soldier was killed and two injured. Minani told IRIN security in the volatile province was improving, but was unable to give a timetable for the return of regrouped people to their homes.

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