Bloomberg: Burundi Police Sweep Capital for Arms After Attacks Kill 13
* Civilians killed in two districts of capital, raid on bar
* President gave opponents until weekend to surrender weapons
At least 13 people died in Burundi’s capital at the weekend as President Pierre Nkurunziza faced growing criticism over his handling of violence that’s been escalating since his disputed re-election in July.
Unidentified gunmen stormed a bar in Bujumbura’s southern Kanyosha neighborhood on Saturday, shooting indiscriminately at customers and staff, the Associated Press reported, citing witnesses. Seven bodies were found at the scene, while two people who fled died later in the hospital, AP said.
Four people were also found dead Saturday in the city’s Ngagara and Mutakura districts, local official Remy Barampama said in an interview. Residents have been fleeing Mutakura since last week, describing the sound of heavy gunfire and scenes of dead bodies on the streets. Security forces searched house-to-house in the district on Sunday.
WNU Editor: The future for Burundi does not look good .... Burundian violence and incitement indicate likely civil war and Rwandan proxy intervention in one-month outlook (IHS Jane's 360)
More News On Burundi's Growing Violence
Alarm at Burundi violence as forces search for weapons -- AFP
At Least 1 Killed in Burundi Disarmament Operation -- AP
Burundi police launch crackdown as nine are killed in capital -- AFP
Burundi violence: Scores flee homes before crackdown starts -- BBC
Burundi says arms collection proceeds peacefully, dismisses critics -- Reuters
Rwanda says Burundi leaders 'killing own people'. -- Al Jazeera
Rwanda’s president condemns deadly violence in Burundi -- France 24
Rwandan president urges Burundi not to repeat genocide -- The Guardian/Reuters
Violence in Burundi may lead to another civil war -- New Europe
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