87 killed in Burundi violence

 

 

At least 87 people were killed in violence that broke out after three military sites were attacked in Burundi on Friday, the army said.

Eight of those who died were security officers and 49 people were captured, Col. Gaspard Baratuza said.

Residents in the capital earlier said the bodies of some 34 men were found on the streets – and accused police of taking revenge.

It is not clear if that number is included in the army’s total, the BBC reports.

There have been continued protests since President Pierre Nkurunziza announced his decision to seek a third term in office, which he won in a disputed election in July.