James Kabarebe
Rwandan military officer (born 1959) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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James Kabarebe (born 1959) is a Rwandan retired military officer who has served as a Senior Presidential Adviser on security matters in the government of Rwanda, since 19 October 2018.[1]
General James Kabarebe | |
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Born | 1959 (age 64ā65) |
Alma mater | Makerere University |
Occupation | Minister of State for Foreign Affairs in charge of Regional Cooperation |
Political party | Rwanda Patriotic Front |
Website | https://www.gov.rw/cabinet |
Kabarebe was a key figure in both the First Congo War and the Second Congo War as a commanding officer.[2] Like many officers from both sides of those wars he is accused of leading numerous atrocities against civilians.[2]
From 10 April 2010 until 18 October 2018, he was the Rwandan Minister of Defence. He served as a Rwandan Patriotic Army Commander and was an Alliance of Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Congo strategist.[1] In his role of Minister of Defence he was accused of being the de facto leader of the March 23 Movement, a militia in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.[3]
In September 2023, James Kabarebe was appointed Minister of State for Regional Cooperation.[4]