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Burundi closes Rwanda border after deadly rebel attack

President Evariste Ndayishimiye has since accused Rwanda of backing the rebels -- a claim denied by the Rwandan government.

Burudian drummers perform during the 7th edition of Imbonerakure Day in Makamba Province, Burundi on August 26, 2023. (AFP)
By: NewVision Reporter, Journalists @NewVision

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Burundi said on Thursday it had closed the border with Rwanda, nearly two weeks after accusing its neighbour of supporting rebels who carried out attacks on

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