The timings of many killings coincided, even though the places were far apart.

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Rwanda wants them eased: co-operation between militant Hutu groups in Rwanda and Burundi has forced the two governments into a sort of military alliance even though politically they are far apart.

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We agreed to continue a search for possible solutions, though we understand that our positions remain far apart.

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