Bujumbura — Since August 16th some FNL combatants have reportedly regrouped in Buterere II in Bujumbura rural. It all started with two combatants who left FNL after stealing the movement funds.

According to reliable sources, the government has provided all the means necessary to the two former combatants to separate as many combatants loyal to Rwasa as possible and the number has already mounted to 60 combatants.

Residents in the area claim to witness military trucks bringing food for these combatants on daily basis. The Buterere population has asked the government to take these fighters out of the area as they are frightened by nightly gunshots under the pretext the they are being attacked by Rwasa Agathon forces.

According to experts who monitor this event as it unfolds, the government is suspected to be behind this set up which is meant to weaken Rwasa's movement by isolating him from his loyal combatants.

The army spokesman Adolphe manirakiza stated there has not been any signs of security threat to the population by these combatants. While Manirakiza stated that the government does not want get involved into FNL internal problems, he acknowledged that the army is there to protect the population and if there was to be any attacks on civilians it will act accordingly.

A comprehensive cease fire agreement was signed between the two belligerents last September but was often interrupted due to wrangling.