At least 15 dead as rebels attack southern Burundi
AT least 15 people were killed when gunmen attacked an area in southern Burundi, three local witnesses have told Reuters. It was unclear whether the dead were members of the security forces, civilians or the attackers. The witnesses asked not to be named for fear of repercussions. The fighting in Bugarama district in Rumonge province began on Sunday and continued into Monday and people were hiding in the bush, a resident who escaped the attack told Reuters. "The gunmen kidnapped everyone they met and killed them before engaging in fighting with the army on Sunday morning," the man said. He…