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Increase in rebel attacks reported

    NAIROBI

    At least 18 people were killed when PALIPEHUTU rebels ambushed and burnt a bus on the Bujumbura-Ijenda road in Bujumbura Rural on Saturday, the Net Press news agency reported on Sunday. Meanwhile, a “significant” increase in rebel attacks was reported during the first half of June, particularly in Bujumbura Rural, Bururi and Makamba, the latest OCHA-Burundi situation report said. Security incidents were also reported in Rutana and Muramvya provinces, according to the report, received by IRIN on Monday.

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