KIGALI, Sept 1, (Xinhua/GNA) — Rwandan President, Paul Kagame, approved the retirement of more than 1000 soldiers from the army, the military announced on Saturday.
Among those sent into retirement include five generals, 170 senior officers, and 992 soldiers of various ranks who reached retirement age, and those whose service contracts ended, according to a statement by the Rwanda Defense Force (RDF).
Minister of Defense Juvenal Marizamunda, commended the retiring generals and senior officers for “their contributions from the period of the liberation struggle, stopping the genocide against the Tutsi, to the current development program. ” “I encourage you to uphold the same dedication you have shown throughout the years.
The young RDF soldiers have gained valuable insights from your example, and I am confident that you will continue to contribute to the protection of our country,” he said in the statement.
RDF Chief of Defense Staff, Mubarakh Muganga, said it was a unique milestone, marking the culmination of long and distinguished military careers, which reflected the highest credit upon the retiring military personnel.
GNA