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BURUNDI: Rebels force civilians to pay "contributions"
NAIROBI, 11 September 2003 (IRIN) - Fearing attacks by rebels of the Forces pour la defense de la democratie, residents of Mbuye, Bukeye, Kiganda and Muramvya communes of central Burundi have been forced to pay contributions to the militants, Burundi news agency, Net Press, reported on Tuesday.
It said that each household has had to pay 500 Burundian francs (less than US $1) weekly, 1 kg of beans and 1 kg of flour. Those who refuse to contribute have had their houses looted, and cases of the rape of women and young girls have been reported.
Meanwhile, Radio Bonesha reported on Wednesday that 17 people were killed in a rebel ambush some 3 km from local administrative headquarters in Mabayi Commune, Cibitoke Province of northwestern Burundi. The radio did not specify which rebel group was involved.
Theme(s): (IRIN) Conflict
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