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Pontien Gaciyubwenge
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Pontien Gaciyubwenge (born 1956) is a Burundian politician and soldier. He served as Minister of National Defence in the government of President Pierre Nkurunziza from 30 August 2010 until he was fired on 18 May 2015, after a failed coup d'état took place.[1]
Quick Facts Minister of National Defence, President ...
Pontien Gaciyubwenge | |
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![]() Gaciyubwenge in 2011 | |
Minister of National Defence | |
In office 30 August 2010 – 18 May 2015 | |
President | Pierre Nkurunziza |
Succeeded by | Emmanuel Ntahomvukiye |
Personal details | |
Born | 1956 (age 67–68) Mwaro, Burundi |
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