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Burundi cameraman killed in 'raid for kidnapped police' Burundi cameraman's family killed in police raid
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A Burundi state TV cameraman and his family have been killed in the capital Bujumbura by police who say they were trying to free kidnapped colleagues. A Burundi state TV cameraman and his family have been killed at their home by police during an operation to rescue kidnapped officers, authorities say.
The police said 10 people were killed in the incident, including cameraman Christophe Nkezabahizi, his wife and two children and one policeman. The police entered their compound looking for the kidnappers and were shooting anyone who was in range, according to witnesses.
Gunfire and grenade explosions were heard throughout the night. Police said 10 people were killed including an officer, but have not revealed details about the kidnapping.
Unrest began in April when President Pierre Nkurunziza announced he would seek a third term in power. Unrest started in April when Burundi's president sought a third term in power.
Burundi has been hit by a wave of unexplained killings in recent months, of both opposition activists and security officials. President Pierre Nkurunziza went on to win a controversial election in July and since then there has been a wave of unexplained killing, both of opposition activists and security forces.
In September, Burundi's army chief of staff survived an assassination attempt. Earlier in the same week a spokesman for a party opposed to President Nkurunziza's third term was shot dead in Bujumbura.In September, Burundi's army chief of staff survived an assassination attempt. Earlier in the same week a spokesman for a party opposed to President Nkurunziza's third term was shot dead in Bujumbura.
It is not clear who kidnapped the police officers in the latest incident. Burundi has also accused neighbouring Rwanda of training rebels seeking to destabilise the country, something Rwanda denies.
Mr Nkurunziza was re-elected in July.