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Rwandan Army Arrests Four Military Officers

Posted January 18th, 2012 at 2:50 pm (UTC-5)
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Rwanda’s military has arrested four top military officers, accusing them of illegal business dealings with civilians in the Democratic Republic of Congo. A spokesman with the Rwanda Defense Force says the four are under investigation for acts of “indiscipline.” Among those arrested are Lieutenant General Fred Ibingira, the chief of staff for the reserves force, […]

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Indonesian President Picks Relative as Army Chief

Posted June 30th, 2011 at 9:25 am (UTC-5)
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Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has appointed his brother-in-law as the country’s new army chief. Pramono Edhie Wibowo will replace retiring General George Toisutta. Wibowo currently commands the military’s Strategic Reserves and is the brother of Mr. Yudhoyono’s wife. Officials have rejected claims of nepotism, saying Wibowo is the best person for the post. Analysts […]

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