Government Cuts Links With Burundi
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Rwanda severed air and road links with Burundi, completing a circle of isolation around the Central African country in an effort to force out military leaders who seized power last month. Rwanda joined Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda, which had already imposed sanctions, suspended air traffic and blocked shipments to and from Burundi. Zaire closed its border with Burundi in April because of disputes. In Washington, the U.S. government advised American residents of Burundi to get out while the airport is still open.
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