Juvenal Niyoyunguruza
Juvenal Niyoyunguruza was a major general in the Army of Burundi.
Juvenal Niyoyunguruza | |
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| Died | 17 September 2009 Mogadishu, Somalia |
| Allegiance |  Burundi |
| Service/ | Burundi Army |
| Years of service | –2009 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Unit | AMISOM |
| Commands held | Deputy commander of AMISOM 1st. military region[1] |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Mogadishu (2009) |
Niyoyunguruza's death
On 17 September 2009 witness claims two trucks bearing United Nations markings entered the AMISOM compound at Aden Adde International Airport in Mogadishu. Minutes later a twin suicide attack rocket struck the headquarters of AMISOM, killing Juvenal Niyoyunguruza, the deputy commander of AMISOM, and 6 other soldiers. Later the group al-Shabab claimed responsibility for the attack.[2][3][4]
References
- "East Africa: The week in review". BBC. January 12, 1999.
- "AU Mourns Peacekeeping Commander Killed in Somali Rebel Attack". VOA News. September 17, 2009. Retrieved March 26, 2011.
- "Mogadishu blasts kill top Burunidan army officer". Miraya 101 FM. September 18, 2009. Retrieved March 26, 2011.
- "Proscribed terrorist groups". Home Office. May 7, 2010.
| Military offices | ||
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| Preceded by None |
Deputy commander of AMISOM - 17 September 2009 |
Succeeded by Major General Cyprien Hakiza |
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