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Police are continuing
with house-to-house searches in parts of Burundi's capital, Bujumbura, after a
deadline for the surrender of illegal weapons expired on Saturday. President Pierre
Nkurunziza warned last week that anyone who refused to give up arms would be
"dealt with as enemies of the nation".
The
raids are taking place in Bujumbura's northern areas, which are seen as
opposition strongholds.
A
cycle of violence began in April with opposition supporters protesting against
Mr Nkurunziza's controversial decision to stand for a third term.
