Central Bank of Burundi hit by rebels gun fire

Burundian rebels fighting in the capital Bujumbura have hit the central bank with shells.

Source: Radio Burundi

Gunfire has decreased since this morning in the southern districts of the capital [Bujumbura] although one could still hear sporadic firing.

Shells this morning fell on a number of places, including the BRB [Bank of the Republic of Burundi, central bank], the Prince Louis Rwagasore Hospital, the Bujumbura central market and other places [all in central Bujumbura].

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