Intense battles in that countrys capital between rival factions for control of the country. Anchor forces loyal to president p air pierre Naftali Bennet say they president Pierre Nkurunziza say they are now in control. Gunfire rings out in burundis capital. Fighting is continuing between troops loyal to the president and soldiers who have turned against him. The president posted a message on twitter, claiming he was still in control. I urge all burundians to remain calm in the face of these usurpers. The situation is under control and the constitution is safety or co but nobody knows where the president is. Burundi has experienced weeks of violent protest since he announced he would run for a third term in office. Thousands took to the streets in jubilation on hearing the news he had been removed from power. East African Leaders meeting in neighboring tanzania condemned the coup attempt. We condemn in the strongest terms possible be true the coup in burundi. It does not solve the probl
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