5,498,102 |
-3.3772 |
29.358 |
Burundi |
|
After a few days of truce, fighting resumed 10 kms outside of Bujumbura. 11 rebels were killed and thousands fled to Rushubi. |
5,498,106 |
-3.4 |
29.45 |
Burundi |
|
Searching for FNL positions, the army fired shots in Isale, onto the hills of Mbare, Gasarara, Masake, and Nyarumpongo in Kibuye Zone. |
5,498,110 |
-3.405 |
29.4289 |
Burundi |
|
Searching for FNL positions, the army fired shots in Isale, onto the hills of Mbare, Gasarara, Masake, and Nyarumpongo in Kibuye Zone. |
5,498,114 |
-3.3486 |
29.4833 |
Burundi |
|
Battle for the 5 hills of Isale, 10 km from the capital, occurred over two days. The army recaptured all 5 hills, supposedly removing the rebels from the position. 17 FNL killed, 1 captured; 1 soldier killed, a few injured; 2 civilians killed, thousand |
5,498,117 |
-3.1036 |
29.3925 |
Burundi |
|
RECRUITMENT of youths around Bubanza Commune: Shari I and II, Buhororo I, Ndaro, Cimbizi, Mugimbu, Buhandagaza, and Rurabo. 60 recruits, including secondary students, had already left for training in Kibira Forest. Authorities worried about high number |
5,498,121 |
-3.3772 |
29.358 |
Burundi |
|
Burundi Air Force bombed FNL rebel positions a dozen kms to the northwest of the capital. Followed a day of fighting for control of hills in the region. Thousands said to have fled. |
5,498,125 |
-3.3772 |
29.358 |
Burundi |
|
In an unspecified location east of Bujumbura, FNL and army clashed. 4 FNL members and 1 soldier were killed. 3,500 civilians fled their homes to Muyira (10 kms east of Bujumbura). Civilians called on the government and FNL to reach a ceasefire, saying |
5,498,129 |
-3.538 |
29.349 |
Burundi |
|
4,305 families fled their homes in and around Kabezi (esp from Kiremba, Mena, Ramba, Gitenga, and parts of Mwana) because of FNL and army clashes. Families left on 5 May, returned on 6 May, then forced back out on 7 May. |
5,498,132 |
-3.1928 |
29.6389 |
Burundi |
|
RECRUITMENT: 120 people were recruited by FNL, according to the commune's administrator. Recruits will be taken to Kibira Forest to train. The local population adheres to FNL propaganda. |
5,498,136 |
-3.0166 |
30.35 |
Burundi |
|
Interahamwe (speaking Kinyarwanda) killing and robbing the local population of Buhinyuza Commune. |