New defence minister demands unity in armed forces after coup

>Burundi’s defence minister has called for army unity after a failed coup against President Pierre Nkurunziza and demanded soldiers hiding “rejoin their units.” Defence Minister Emmanuel Ntahonvukiye, a civilian named on Monday after his predecessor was sacked, made the appeal alongside the army chief of staff Prime Niyongabo late Wednesday, according to a statement.

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AllAfrica.Com

27 Oct

EAC Armed Forces Working Together

EAC Armed Forces Working Together
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IPPmedia

04 Oct

Armed forces should realise that no one is above the law

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Armed forces should realise that no one is above the law
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A Fistfight involving members of the police force and the Tanzania People's Defence Forces (TPDF) took place on Wednesday at the Tarime police post on account of the police having arrested a TPDF soldier on motorcycle. The traffic officer had judged the ...
Tarime police ask for calm after shooting incidentDaily News

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9 years ago

Daily News

21 Aug

Armed forces battle for Arusha RPC cup

Armed forces battle for Arusha RPC cup
Daily News
THERE is more to the police than just pistols, guns and ammunition as members of the Arusha armed forces are currently taking part in the first RPC Cup soccer tournament organised by Regional Police Commander (RPC) Liberatus Sabas. The event is ...

 

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AllAfrica.Com

04 Sep

EAC Armed Forces Challenged to Form United Sports Team

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AllAfrica.com
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Daily News

17 Jun

Two defence forces officers perish in Chalinze accident

Two defence forces officers perish in Chalinze accident
Daily News
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AllAfrica.Com

28 May

Top Leaders Go for Defence of Govt of National Unity

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Top Leaders Go for Defence of Govt of National Unity
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Isles keen on ensuring securityDaily News

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EA DEFENCE FORCES TO HOLD 9TH EDITION OF MILITARY GAMES AND CULTURAL EVENT IN KAMPALA, UGANDA

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Daily Times

30 Jan

Air chief calls on defence minister of Tanzania

Daily Times
Air chief calls on defence minister of Tanzania
Daily Times
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IPPmedia

14 Feb

Minister of State, Prime Minister's Office, Regional Administration and Local ...

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Minister of State, Prime Minister's Office, Regional Administration and Local ...
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