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Bujumbura: The head of Burundi's army said on Thursday that an attempted coup had failed and forces loyal to President Pierre Nkurunziza were in control, a day after another general said he had sacked Nkurunziza for seeking an unconstitutional third term in office.
"The coup attempt failed, loyal forces are still controlling all strategic points," said Army Chief of Staff General Prime Niyongabo in a statement broadcast on state radio.
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