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Annan concerned over displacements

    NAIROBI

    UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan expressed concern over “alarming developments” in Burundi, particularly the forced displacement of people in Bujumbura Rural province. In a statement on Wednesday, he called on both the government and the rebels to “end attacks on the civilian population and abide by international humanitarian law and principles”. He urged them to take all measures to ensure that those affected could return to their homes as soon as possible.

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