Eighty-seven people were killed on Friday in a day of clashes in the Burundian capital, the army said, including four police officer and four soldiers.
87 killed in communal clash
Gaspard Baratuza said 79 attackers were killed and 45 others were captured when gunmen attacked three military sites in Bujumbura.
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Army spokesman Gaspard Baratuza said 79 attackers were killed and 45 others were captured when gunmen attacked three military sites in Bujumbura.
"Sweep operations have finished now," Baratuza said.
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