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Soldier killed as Burundi hit by more violent protests

A Burundi soldier was shot dead by an intelligence officer while at least nine protesters were hurt in renewed clashes in the capital Thursday over a bid by the president to stand for a third term.

The soldier died and a civilian was hurt when the intelligence officer opened fire near a barricade erected by protesters in Bujumbura, said a senior police officer speaking on condition of anonymity.

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