The trial is set for 10 November. At an initial court appearance on 24 June, Semanza pleaded not guilty to all 14 counts against him. US concerned over regroupment The US State Department has expressed concern over the humanitarian consequences of regroupment in Bujumbura Rural. He urged the sides to resort to negotiations, rather than violence. Rebels masquerading as civilians Rebels, unable to flee to the hills surrounding Bujumbura, are reported to be entering the city and masquerading as civilians, sources in the city told IRIN on Thursday.
Residents say they can be identified because they are asking the way to certain areas of the city.
The army is reportedly cornering and detaining them in various suburbs. In a news update, received by IRIN, MSF said that over the past three weeks, there had been attacks on NGO staff and vehicles around Bukavu. Food prices have doubled due to the war. MSF also said it had opened two more feeding centres in eastern DRC, as the existing three were overstretched. Measles and cholera outbreaks among 50,000 displaced people have been kept under control, and 35,000 children have been vaccinated.