Sabena Halts Bujumbura Service Because Of Gun Attack

Sabena has stopped its weekly service to Burundi after its Airbus A330-200 was shot at upon landing Dec. 4 in Bujumbura. A passenger and a steward were lightly wounded in the attack. Burundi's government still is facing violence from guerrilla groups despite a recent cease-fire agreement.

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