Africa
Burundian troops deploy in DR Congo after peace deal
4 years agoBUJUMBURA, BURUNDI - JULY 01: Troops march during the celebrations marking the 53rd anniversary of the country's Independence at the Prince Rwagasore stadium in Bujumbura on July 01, 2015. At least six people were killed Wednesday in ongoing street fights in the Burundian capital between protestors and police over President Pierre Nkurunziza's plan to run for a third term, security officials have said. Renovat Ndabashinze / Anadolu Agency (Photo by Renovat Ndabashinze / ANADOLU AGENCY / Anadolu Agency via AFP)
Burundian troops began deploying Monday in the troubled eastern Democratic Republic of Congo to help enforce a peace initiative backed by a seven-nation regional bloc, the DRC's military said.