To put an end to insecurity in the East of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the Heads of State of the member countries of the East African Community agreed, on Monday, June 20, 2022, on the establishment of a regional force. Asked about, during the presentation of the major achievements of the 4th quarter of the 2021-2022 budget year, the Burundian Minister of National Defense and Veterans Affairs, Alain Tribert Mutabazi indicated that the preparations for the Burundian military reached 90%. .
“Our soldiers are ready and are prepared to intervene within the regional framework of the Peace Stabilization Mission in the East of the Democratic Republic of Congo”, affirmed Alain Tribert Mutabazi. Rejoicing that the preparations are at a satisfactory level, Mr. Mutabazi remains convinced that, on the side of the National Defense Force of Burundi (FDNB), the preparations will soon be closed and “we will only wait for the kick-off”. .
The security of soldiers on a peacekeeping mission in Somalia discussed
The question of the security situation of the Burundian contingents on a peacekeeping mission in Somalia after the recent attacks by terrorists has also attracted the attention of journalists. To this question, the minister in charge of defense reassured, affirming that the security situation of these soldiers is very good. According to the Minister, these Burundian soldiers working within the African Transition Mission in Somalia (Atmis), were able to repel the Al Shabab attack and finally recovered the position that had been occupied by these “terrorists”.
And to conclude that the Burundian soldiers in Somalia continue their mission to protect the institutions and the Somali people.
The African Transition Mission in Somalia (Atmis) has just replaced the African Peacekeeping Force in Somalia (Amisom), with the mission of stabilizing the country in the face of terrorist acts by Al Shabab. Created in 2007 by the African Union (AU), Burundian soldiers were deployed within Amisom to contribute effectively to the fierce fight against Al Shabab. Thanks to the multifaceted efforts deployed, the Burundian military also contributed to the holding, on two occasions, that is to say in 2012 and 2017, of elections which led to the establishment of a government and institutions federal.