Burundi Army Chief Escapes Assassination Attempt

11 September 2015

Burundi's army chief survived an assassination attempt in the capital, Bujumbura, a military spokesperson said on Friday.

Gunmen attacked the vehicle of General Prime Niyongabo - a supporter of President Pierre Nkurunziza - in the early morning hours, spokesperson Colonel Gaspard Baratuza told dpa.

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