{UAH} Army Commanders’ Movements Restricted as Explosions Rock Bujumbura

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Burundi forces are being accused of committing heinous human rights abuses

By: Kim Aine

• Dec 11,2015
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In a bid to block uncoordinated troop movement amid heavy explosions in Bujumbura, President Pierre Nkurunziza has directed that all battalion commanders must stay at their posts till next year.

The instructions provide that the commanders will not move from their bases until January 15, 2016.

The better part of the city has been shut down after heavy night fighting between rebels and government troops escalated on Friday morning.

There is heavy military presence in Bujumbura with civilians locking their shops and staying at their residences.

Jeome Uwamahoro, 26, a resident of Bujumbura said he heard not less than 30 grenade explosions in three hours today morning.

But presidency media advisor, Willy Nyamitwe moved to downplay the impact of the rebellion, saying "The Sindumuja insurgency ended up with a failed coup."

He added: "The shots in the night conclude with today's defeated attack."

Nyamitwe said when international observers are around "we often get night gunfire. Tonight the Sindumuja tried to attack military camps but they failed."

Rebels reportedly targeted two military camps including Muha and an army school.

The African Union observers are in the country to assess the security situation amid concerns of a possible slow genocide.

A normal day in Burundi starts with counting of dead bodies on Bujumbura streets.

The country slipped into anarchy after President Pierre Nkurunziza chose to seek a third term in office despite the expiry of his two mandatory terms.

While Nkurunziza said his first time was only by Parliament's appointment and the other by adult suffrage, world leaders warned that attempts to cling to power would push the country to the edge of a civil war.

Opposition took to the streets in large violent protests which would eventually turn into an armed rebellion.

According to the United Nations, hundreds of people have been killed in the conflict.

Sources said the orders given to military commanders to stay at their stations came against the backdrop of fears of a possible coup.

But Nyamitwe said the "situation is returning to normal as firearms are seized."

He further said many insurgents have been killed or arrested
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