Thursday, 8 January 2015

War-weary Burundians fear fresh violence as polls approach

AFRICA NEWS
War-weary Burundians fear fresh violence as polls approach
Rwesero, Burundi (AFP) Jan 6, 2015 - People in Burundi's hilltop village of Rwesero know well the impact of war after decades of conflict, but fear of fresh violence is growing after rebel battles ahead of elections this year. In the hills around Rwesero last week, Burundi's army clashed with well equipped rebel fighters, with soldiers claiming some 100 insurgents were killed. The army has said the rebels had planned a majo ... more


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