Burundian presidency has reacted to the coup declaration by Burundi's
army general Godefroid Niyombare earlier today. Gen Niyombare had told
reporters that he has dismissed the government of President Nkurunziza
following massive protest against his third term bid which has led to
many deaths. Reacting, the presidency said people involved in the coup
plot will be arrested. Read below...
"It is with regret that we have learned that a group of soldiers
rebelled this morning and made a fake declaration about a coup. The
Presidency of the Republic wants the public opinion both in Burundi and
abroad to know that this coup attempt has been stopped and that the
people who read that statement on private local radio are being sought
by the defence and security forces so that they are brought to justice.
The Presidency of the Republic is asking the people of Burundi as well
as foreigners to keep calm. Everything is being done to maintain
security across the national territory."
Meanwhile Burundi citizens have taken to the streets to celebrate with
soldiers after the coup was announced. See the photos after the cut...
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