Burundi bar attack leaves many dead in Gatumba
18:51, 19 September 2011
LONDON. September 19. KAZINFORM At least 36 people have been killed after unknown gunmen opened fire at a crowded bar near the Burundi capital, Bujumbura, officials say.
A local hospital is reportedly unable to cope with the wounded, while dead bodies have been left in a car park.
According to BBC News, Burundi's last rebel group officially laid downs its arms in 2009 but sporadic attacks have continued.
The BBC's Prime Ndikumagenge in Bujumbura says it is the most deadly attack since last year's disputed poll.
Former rebel leader Agathon Rwasa withdrew from the presidential election and fled the country after his National Liberation Forces (FNL) accused the governing party of fraud.
The government has blamed recent attacks on bandits but our correspondent says some fear a new rebel group has emerged.
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