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
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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.