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Meanwhile, the leader of the rebel CNDD-FDD faction, Jean-Bosco Ndayikengurukiye, claimed the violence was continuing because the army “is not willing to negotiate or lay down arms”. In an interview with Gabonese radio, he said his group had expressed willingness to hold direct talks with the government. “On 9 July, we issued a statement which outlined the crucial points for the restoration of peace in the country, but the government has rejected this proposal,” he said.
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