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Soldiers from a special unit disperse a group of protesters by firing in the air in the Musaga neighborhood of Bujumbura, Burundi, Monday May 18, 2015.The army has deployed throughout the town as hundreds return to the streets Monday to protest the president's decision to seek a third term in office. (Photo/Jerome Delay) — Soldiers from a special unit disperse a group of protesters by firing in the air in the Musaga neighborhood of Bujumbura, Burundi, Monday May 18, 2015.The army has deployed throughout the town as hundreds return to the streets Monday to ... more >

By TOM ODULA - Associated Press - Monday, May 18, 2015

BUJUMBURA, Burundi (AP) - An official says Burundi’s president has fired his defense minister and two other Cabinet ministers after a failed coup attempt.

Presidential spokesman Gervais Abayeho said President Pierre Nkurunziza on Monday fired Defense Minister Pontien Gaciyubenge, International Affairs Minister Laurent Kavakure and Trade Minister Marie Nizigiyimana.

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