PRESIDENTIAL ORDER Nº 049/01 OF 12/04/2024 AMENDING PRESIDENTIAL ORDER Nº 044/01 OF 14/02/2020 ESTABLISHING SPECIAL STATUTE GOVERNING RWANDA DEFENCE FORCE
This article concerns the modalities for entry into military service.
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This article concerns the modalities for entry into military service. Article 2 is titled “Oath of an Officer Cadet.” This article concerns the appointment of RDF High Command members, general officers, and senior officers. This article is titled as rules governing military service. This article is titled “Criteria for promotion in ranks of an officer.”
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Provisions of PRESIDENTIAL ORDER Nº 049/01 OF 12/04/2024 AMENDING PRESIDENTIAL ORDER Nº 044/01 OF 14/02/2020 ESTABLISHING SPECIAL STATUTE GOVERNING RWANDA DEFENCE FORCE
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Uburyo bwo kwinjira
AI-assisted research summary: This article concerns the modalities for entry into military service.
Ingingo ya mbere: Uburyo bwo kwinjira mu murimo wa gisirikare Article One: Modalities for entry in military service Article premier: Modalités d’entrée au service militaire Ingingo ya mbere: Uburyo bwo kwinjira mu murimo wa gisirikare Article One: Modalities for entry in military service Article premier: Modalités d’entrée au service militaire - 2 Verify source ↗
Indahiro y’umukandida
AI-assisted research summary: Article 2 is titled “Oath of an Officer Cadet.”
Ingingo ya 2: Indahiro y’umukandida Ofisiye Article 2: Oath of an Officer Cadet Article 2: Serment d’un candidat officier Ingingo ya 2:Indahiro y’umukandida ofisiye Article 2: Oath of an Officer cadet Article 2: Prestation de serment d’un candidat officier - 3 Verify source ↗
Gushyira mu mwanya
AI-assisted research summary: This article concerns the appointment of RDF High Command members, general officers, and senior officers.
Ingingo ya 3: Gushyira mu mwanya Abayobozi Bakuru ba RDF, ba ofisiye jenerali na ba ofisiye bakuru Article 3: Appointment of RDF High Command members, General Officers and Senior Officers Article 3: Affectation des membres du Haut Commandement de RDF, des officiers généraux et officiers supérieurs Ingingo ya 3: Gushyira mu mwanya abayobozi bakuru ba RDF, ba Ofisiye Jenerali na ba Ofisiye bakuru Article 3: Appointment of RDF High Command members, General Officers and Senior Officers Article 3: Affectation des membres du haut commandement de RDF, des officiers généraux et des officiers supérieurs - 4 Verify source ↗
Amategeko agenga
AI-assisted research summary: This article is titled as rules governing military service.
Ingingo ya 4: Amategeko agenga umurimo wa gisirikare Article 4: Rules governing military service Article 4: Règlement régissant le service militaire Ingingo ya 4: Amategeko agenga umurimo wa gisirikare Article 4: Rules governing military service Article 4: Règlement régissant le service militaire - 5 Verify source ↗
Ibishingirwaho mu
AI-assisted research summary: This article is titled “Criteria for promotion in ranks of an officer.”
Ingingo ya 5: Ibishingirwaho mu kuzamura ofisiye mu mapeti Article 5: Criteria for promotion in ranks of an Officer Article 5: Critères d’avancement en grades d’un officier Ingingo ya 5: Ibishingirwaho mu kuzamura ofisiye mu mapeti Article 5: Criteria for promotion in ranks of an Officer Article 5: Critères d’avancement en grades d’un officier - 6 Verify source ↗
Igihe ngenderwaho
AI-assisted research summary: This article concerns the standard period required before an officer can be promoted to a higher rank.
Ingingo ya 6: Igihe ngenderwaho gisabwa ngo ofisiye azamurwe ku ipeti ryisumbuye Article 6: Standard period required for an Officer to be promoted to higher rank Article 6: Délai standard requis pour l’avancement d’un officier au grade supérieur Ingingo ya 6: Igihe ngenderwaho gisabwa ngo ofisiye azamurwe ku ipeti ryisumbuye Article 6: Standard period required for an Officer to be promoted to higher rank Article 6: Délai standard requis pour l’avancement d’un Officier au grade supérieur - 7 Verify source ↗
Ububasha bwo kuzamura
AI-assisted research summary: This article is about the power to promote officers and other ranks to a higher rank.
Ingingo ya 7: Ububasha bwo kuzamura ku abofisiye ryisumbuye n’abasirikare batari abofisiye ipeti Article 7: Powers to promote Officers and Other Ranks to a higher rank Article 7: Pouvoirs de promouvoir les officiers et les militaires du rang à un grade supérieur 2 Official Gazette n° Special of 13/04/2024 Ingingo ya 7: Ububasha bwo kuzamura abofisiye ryisumbuye ku n’abasirikare batari abofisiye ipeti Article 7: Powers to promote Officers and Other Ranks to a higher rank Article 7: Pouvoirs de promouvoir les officiers et les militaires du rang à un grade supérieur - 8 Verify source ↗
Ibishingirwaho mu
AI-assisted research summary: This article is about criteria for promoting non-commissioned officers in rank.
Ingingo ya 8: Ibishingirwaho mu kuzamura mu mapeti abasuzofisiye Article 8: Criteria for promotion in ranks of Non-Commissioned Officers Article 8: Critères d’avancement en grades des sous-officiers Ingingo ya 8: Ibishingirwaho mu kuzamura mu mapeti abasuzofisiye Article 8: Criteria for promotion in ranks of Non-Commissioned Officers Article 8: Critères d’avancement en grades des sous-officiers - 9 Verify source ↗
Ububasha bwo kuzamura
AI-assisted research summary: This provision states that there are powers to promote non-commissioned officers to a higher rank.
Ingingo ya 9: Ububasha bwo kuzamura ku ipeti ryisumbuye abasuzofisiye Article 9: Powers to promote Non- Commissioned Officers to a higher rank Article 9: Pouvoirs de promouvoir les sous-officiers à un grade supérieur Ingingo ya 9: Ububasha bwo kuzamura ku ipeti ryisumbuye abasuzofisiye Article 9: Powers to promote Non- Commissioned Officers to a higher rank Article 9: Pouvoirs de promouvoir les sous-officiers à un grade supérieur - 10 Verify source ↗
Ibishingirwaho mu
AI-assisted research summary: This article is titled “Criteria for promotion in ranks of Enlisted Personnel.”
Ingingo ya 10: Ibishingirwaho mu kuzamura mu mapeti abasirikare bato Article 10: Criteria for promotion in ranks of Enlisted Personnel Article 10: Critères d’avancement en grades des Hommes de Troupe Ingingo ya 10: Ibishingirwaho mu kuzamura mu mapeti abasirikare bato Article 10: Criteria for promotion in rank of Enlisted Personnel Article 10: Critères d’avancement en grade des hommes de troupe - 11 Verify source ↗
Ububasha bwo kuzamura
AI-assisted research summary: This article says who may enter military service and sets training-based progression for officer cadets in long basic training.
Ingingo ya 11: Ububasha bwo kuzamura ku ipeti ryisumbuye Abasirikare bato Article 11: Powers to promote Enlisted Personnel to a higher rank Article 11: Pouvoirs de promouvoir les Hommes de Troupe à un grade supérieur Ingingo ya 11 y’Iteka rya Perezida nº 044/01 ryo ku wa 14/02/2020 rishyiraho sitati yihariye y’Ingabo z’u Rwanda ihinduwe ku buryo bukurikira: Article 11 of Presidential Order nº 044/01 of 14/02/2020 establishing special statute governing Rwanda Defence Force is amended as follows: L’article 11 de l’Arrêté Présidentiel nº 044/01 du 14/02/2020 portant statut particulier des Forces Rwandaises de Défense est modifié comme suit: « (1) Uburyo bwo kwinjira mu murimo wa “ (1) The modalities for entry in military « (1) Les modalités d’entrée au service gisirikare ni ubu bukurikira: service are the following: militaire sont les suivantes: (a) gushyirwa mu cyiciro cy’abofisiye amahugurwa umaze y’ibanze y’abakandida ofisiye; gutsinda (a) entry in the category of officers after passing Officer Basic training for the category of officer cadets; (a) l’entrée dans la catégorie des officiers après avoir passé avec succès la formation de base des candidats officiers; (b) gushyirwa mu cyiciro cy’abasirikare batari abofisiye umaze gusoza no gutsinda imyitozo ya gisirikare y’ibanze. (b) entry in category of other ranks after successful completion of basic military training. (b) l’entrée dans la catégorie des militaires après l’achèvement avec succès de la formation militaire de base. rang du (2) Haseguriwe ibiteganywa mu gika cya (1)(a) cy’iyi ngingo, umukandida ofisiye uri mu mahugurwa y’ibanze ipeti rya y’igihe kirekire, ahabwa soluda nyuma y’umwaka umwe atangiye amahugurwa, akazamurwa ku ipeti rya serija nyuma w’umwaka wa kabiri w’amahugurwa. » (2) Subject to the provisions of Paragraph (1)(a) of this Article, a candidate undergoing Officer Basic Training Long is enrolled on the rank of private after one year of training and promoted to the rank of sergeant after the second year.” 6 (2) Sous réserves des dispositions du paragraphe (1)(a) du présent article, un candidat officier en formation de base de longue durée, est nommé au grade de soldat après une année de formation et il est promu au grade de sergent de deuxième après formation.» année la Official Gazette n° Special of 13/04/2024 Ingingo ya 11: Ububasha bwo kuzamura ku ipeti ryisumbuye abasirikare bato Article 11: Powers to promote Enlisted Personnel to a higher rank Article 11: Pouvoirs de promouvoir les hommes de troupe à un grade supérieur - 12 Verify source ↗
Uburenganzira nyuma yo
AI-assisted research summary: An Officer Cadet must swear an oath before starting military service and must follow the stated commitments.
Ingingo ya 12: Uburenganzira nyuma yo kurangiza umurimo wa gisirikare Article 12: Rights after termination of military service Article 12: Droits après la cessation du service militaire Ingingo ya 12 y’Iteka rya Perezida nº 044/01 ryo ku wa 14/02/2020 rishyiraho sitati yihariye y’Ingabo z’u Rwanda ihinduwe ku buryo bukurikira: Article 12 of Presidential Order nº 044/01 of 14/02/2020 establishing Special Statute governing the Rwanda Defence Force is amended as follows: L’article 12 de l’Arrêté Présidentiel nº 044/01 du 14/02/2020 portant statut particulier des Forces Rwandaises de Défense est modifié comme suit : « Ingingo ya 12:Indahiro y’umukandida ofisiye “Article 12: Oath of an Officer cadet «Article 12: Prestation de serment d’un candidat officier Mbere yo gutangira umurimo wa gisirikare, umukandida Ofisiye arahirira imbere ya Perezida wa Repubulika akaba n’Umugaba w’Ikirenga wa RDF, muri aya magambo: Before commencing military service, an Officer Cadet swears the following oath before the President of the Republic and Commander-in-Chief of RDF: Avant d’entrer en service militaire, un candidat officier prête, devant le Président de la République et Commandant Suprême de RDF, le serment dont la teneur suit: Jyewe, ………………………………, ndahiriye u Rwanda ku mugaragaro : I, …………………………………, do solemnly swear to Rwanda that I will: Moi…………………………., solennellement à la Nation: je jure (a) ko nzarinda Igihugu; (a) defend the nation; (a) de défendre la nation; (b) ko ntazahemukira Repubulika y’u (b) remain loyal to the Republic of (b) de garder fidélité à la République Rwanda; Rwanda; du Rwanda; (c) ko nzubahiriza Itegeko Nshinga (c) abide by the Constitution and other (c) d’observer la Constitution et les n’andi mategeko; laws; autres lois; (d) ko nzubaha ya gisirikare atangwa hakurikijwe uruhererekane rw’ubuyobozi; amabwiriza (d) obey military orders issued through the chain of command; (d) d’obéir aux ordres militaires émis selon la chaîne de commandement; 7 Official Gazette n° Special of 13/04/2024 (e) ko nzaharanira uburenganzira bwa muntu n’ibyagirira Abanyarwanda bose akamaro; (e) safeguard human rights and the interests of the Rwandan people; (e) de veiller aux droits de la personne et aux intérêts du peuple rwandais; (f) ko nzaharanira bw’Abanyarwanda; ubumwe (f) strive for national unity; (f) d’œuvrer à la consolidation de l’unité nationale; (g) ko nzakorana umurava imirimo (g) diligently fulfil the responsibilities (g) de remplir loyalement les fonctions nshinzwe; entrusted to me; qui me sont confiées; (h) ko ntazakoresha ububasha mpawe (h) never use powers conferred upon mu nyungu zanjye bwite. me for personal interests. (h) de ne jamais utiliser les pouvoirs qui me sont dévolus à des fins personnelles. Nintatira iyi n’amategeko.» ndahiro, nzabihanirwe Should I fail to honour this oath, may I be subjected to the rigours of the law.” En cas de parjure, que je subisse les rigueurs de la loi.» Ingingo ya 12: Uburenganzira nyuma yo kureka umurimo wa gisirikare Article 12: Rights after termination of military service Article 12: Droits après la cessation du service militaire - 13 Verify source ↗
Guhagarikwa ku murimo
AI-assisted research summary: Article 13 concerns suspension from military service because of disciplinary proceedings.
Ingingo ya 13: Guhagarikwa ku murimo wa gisirikare kubera ikurikiranakosa Article 13: Suspension of military service due to disciplinary proceedings Article 13: Suspension du service militaire pour cause de poursuite disciplinaire ya Ingingo ryo 14: guhagarikwa ku murimo wa gisirikare kubera ikurikiranacyaha Irangira Ingingo ya 13: Guhagarikwa ku murimo wa gisirikare kubera ikurikiranakosa Article 13: Suspension from military service due to disciplinary proceedings Article 13: Suspension du service militaire pour cause de poursuite disciplinaire - 14 Verify source ↗
End of suspension of military
AI-assisted research summary: This article is about ending a suspension from military service because of disciplinary proceedings.
Article 14: End of suspension of military service due to disciplinary proceedings Article 14: Fin de la suspension d’un militaire pour cause de poursuite disciplinaire Article 14: End of suspension from military service due to disciplinary proceedings Article 14: Fin de la suspension du service militaire pour cause de poursuite disciplinaire - 15 Verify source ↗
Ingaruka zo guhagarika
AI-assisted research summary: This article concerns the consequences of suspending a soldier because of criminal proceedings.
Ingingo ya 15: Ingaruka zo guhagarika umusirikare kubera ikurikiranacyaha Article 15: Consequences of suspension of a soldier due to criminal proceedings 15: Conséquences de Article la suspension d’un militaire pour cause de poursuite pénale ya Ingingo bw’umusirikare iyo ihagarikwa murimo wa ikurikiranacyaha birangiye 16: Uburenganzira ku kubera gisirikare Ingingo ya 15: Ingaruka zo guhagarika umusirikare kubera ikurikiranacyaha Article 15: Consequences of suspension of a soldier due to criminal proceedings 15: Conséquences de la Article suspension d’un militaire pour cause de poursuite pénale - 16 Verify source ↗
Rights of a soldier at the end
AI-assisted research summary: The President of the Republic and Commander-in-Chief of the RDF appoints certain RDF high command members, as well as general officers and senior officers.
Article 16: Rights of a soldier at the end of suspension of military service due to criminal proceedings Article 16: Droits d’un militaire à la fin de la suspension du service militaire pour cause de poursuite pénale 3 Official Gazette n° Special of 13/04/2024 Ingingo ya 16 y’Iteka rya Perezida nº 044/01 ryo ku wa 14/02/2020 rishyiraho sitati yihariye y’Ingabo z’u Rwanda ihinduwe ku buryo bukurikira: Article 16 of Presidential Order nº 044/01 of 14/02/2020 establishing special statute governing the Rwanda Defence Force is amended as follows: L’article 16 de l’Arrêté Présidentiel nº 044/01 du 14/02/2020 portant statut particulier des Forces Rwandaises de Défense est modifié comme suit : « Ingingo ya 16: Gushyira mu mwanya abayobozi bakuru ba RDF, Abofisiye Jenerali n’Abofisiye Bakuru “Article 16: Appointment of RDF High Command members, General Officers and Senior Officers «Article 16: Affectation des membres du Haut Commandement de RDF, des officiers généraux et des officiers supérieurs (1) Abayobozi bakuru b’Ingabo z’u (1) The following members of High (1) Les membres du Haut Commandement 8 Official Gazette n° Special of 13/04/2024 Rwanda bakurikira bashyirwa mu myanya na Perezida wa Repubulika akaba n’Umugaba w’Ikirenga wa RDF: Command of the Rwanda Defence Force are appointed by the President of the Republic and Commander-in-Chief of the RDF: des Forces Rwandaises de Défense suivants sont affectés par le Président de la République et Commandant Suprême de RDF: (a) Umugaba Mukuru w’Ingabo; (a) Chief of Defence Staff; (a) le Chef d’État-Major Général; (b) Umugaba Mukuru w’ingabo (b) Deputy Chief of Defence Staff; (b) le Chef d’État-Major Général Wungirije; Adjoint; (c) Abagaba b’Ingabo; (c) Chiefs of Staff; (c) les Chefs d’État-Major; (d) Umugenzuzi Mukuru; (d) Inspector General; (d) l’Inspecteur Général; (e) Abagaba b’Ingabo Bungirije. (e) Deputy Chiefs of Staff. (e) les Chefs d’État-Major Adjoints. (2) Perezida wa Repubulika akaba n’Umugaba w’Ikirenga wa RDF ashyira mu myanya kandi Abofisiye Jenerali n’Abofisiye Bakuru. » (2) The President of the Republic and Commander-in-Chief of the RDF appoints also General Officers and Senior Officers.” (2) Le Président de la République et Commandant Suprême de RDF affecte également les officiers généraux et les officiers supérieurs.» Article 16: Rights of a soldier at the end of suspension from military service due to criminal proceedings Article 16: Droits d’un militaire à la fin de la suspension du service militaire pour cause de poursuite pénale - 17 Verify source ↗
Amafaranga agenerwa
AI-assisted research summary: This provision appears to be about allowances for a person joining the Rwanda Defence Forces and a person placed in the officers’ category.
Ingingo ya 17: Amafaranga agenerwa uwinjiye mu Ngabo z’u Rwanda n’uwashyizwe mu rwego rw’Abofisiye Article installation allowances 17: Incorporation and Article 17: Indemnités d’incorporation et d’installation Ingingo y’imperekeza ya 18: Amafaranga Ingingo ya 17: Amafaranga agenerwa uwinjiye mu Ngabo n’uwashyizwe mu rwego rw’abofisiye Article 17: installation allowances Incorporation and Article 17: Indemnités d’incorporation et d’installation - 18 Verify source ↗
End of contract package
AI-assisted research summary: Article 18 is titled “End of contract package” / “Indemnités de fin de contrat”.
Article 18: End of contract package Article 18: Indemnités de fin de contrat Article 18: End of contract package Article 18: Indemnités de fin de contrat - 19 Verify source ↗
Amafaranga yo kujya mu
AI-assisted research summary: Article 19 is titled “Retirement package.”
Ingingo ya 19: Amafaranga yo kujya mu kiruhuko cy’izabukuru Article 19: Retirement package Article 19: Indemnité de retraite Ingingo ya 19: Amafaranga yo kujya mu kiruhuko cy’izabukuru Article 19: Retirement package Article 19: Indemnité de retraite - 20 Verify source ↗
Amafaranga yo kuyagira
AI-assisted research summary: The family of a deceased soldier is entitled to a compassionate package and other benefits.
Ingingo ya 20: Amafaranga yo kuyagira umuryango bigenerwa n’ibindi w’umusirikare wapfuye Article 20: Compassionate package and other benefits entitled to the family of a deceased soldier Article 20: Indemnité de compatissance et autres avantages accordés à la famille d’un militaire décédé Ingingo ya 20: Amafaranga yo kuyagira n’ibindi umuryango bigenerwa w’umusirikare wapfuye Article 20: Compassionate package and other benefits entitled to the family of a deceased soldier Article 20: Indemnité de compatissance et autres avantages accordés à la famille d’un militaire décédé - 21 Verify source ↗
Amafaranga ahabwa
AI-assisted research summary: Some military personnel serve on a career basis, while junior non-commissioned officers and enlisted personnel are governed by service contracts with the defence ministry.
Ingingo ya 21: Amafaranga ahabwa umusirikare usezerewe ku mu murimo wa gisirikare ku mpamvu z’uburwayi Article 21: Package for a military discharged from military service on medical grounds Article 21: Indemnités pour un militaire relevé du service militaire pour des raisons médicales Ingingo ya 21 y’Iteka rya Perezida nº 044/01 ryo ku wa 14/02/2020 rishyiraho sitati yihariye y’Ingabo z’u Rwanda ihinduwe ku buryo bukurikira: Article 21 of Presidential Order nº 044/01 of 14/02/2020 establishing special statute governing Rwanda Defence Force is amended as follows: L’article 21 de l’Arrêté Présidentiel nº 044/01 du 14/02/2020 portant statut particulier des Forces Rwandaises de Défense est modifié comme suit: « (1) Abofisiye n’Abasuzofisiye Bakuru bagengwa n’amategeko y’umwuga. “ (1) Officers and Non- Commissioned Officers serve on a career basis. Senior « (1) Les officiers et les sous-officiers supérieurs travaillent sur base de la carrière. 9 Official Gazette n° Special of 13/04/2024 (2) Abasuzofisiye bato n’abasirikare bato bagengwa n’amasezerano y’umurimo bagirana na Minisiteri ifite kurinda Igihugu mu nshingano. (2) Junior Non-Commissioned Officers and Enlisted Personnel are governed by service contract made with the Ministry in charge of national defence. (2) Les sous-officiers subalternes et les hommes de troupe sont soumis au contrat de service conclu avec le Ministère ayant la défense nationale dans ses attributions. (3) Amasezerano y’umurimo Abasuzofisiye bato n’abasirikare bato bagirana na Minisiteri ifite kurinda Igihugu mu nshingano agira agaciro mu gihe kingana n’imyaka icumi ishobora kongerwaho igihe kitarengeje imyaka itanu. (3) The service contract concluded by Junior Non-Commissioned Officers the and Enlisted Personnel with Ministry in charge of national defence is valid for a period of ten years, which may be extended for a period not exceeding five years. et subalternes (3) Le contrat de service conclu par les sous-officiers les hommes de troupe avec le Ministère ayant la défense nationale dans ses attributions est valide pour une période de dix ans susceptible d’être prolongé pour une période n’excédant pas cinq ans. (4) Haseguriwe ibiteganywa mu gika cya (2) n’icya (3) by’iyi ngingo, Suzofisiye muto cyangwa umusirikare muto, umaze imyaka 15 mu kazi kandi amasezerano ye ntarangizwe, agengwa n’amategeko y’umwuga. » (4) Subject to the provisions of Paragraphs (2) and (3) of this Article, Junior Non- Commissioned Officer or Enlisted Personnel whose contract is not ended after 15 years serves on career basis.” (4) Sous réserve des dispositions des paragraphes (2) et (3) du présent article, le sous-officier subalterne ou l’homme de troupe dont le contrat n’est pas terminé après 15 ans de service, travaille sur base de la carrière.» Ingingo ya 21: Amafaranga ahabwa umusirikare usezerewe ku murimo wa gisirikare ku mpamvu z’uburwayi Article 21: Package for a military discharged from military service on medical grounds Article 21: Indemnités pour un militaire relevé du service militaire pour des raisons médicales Iteka rya Perezida nº 044/01 ryo ku wa sitati yihariye 14/02/2020 y’Ingabo ryongewemo - 22 Verify source ↗
Ikurikiranwa mu rwego
AI-assisted research summary: A soldier discharged from military service on medical grounds, if approved in writing by the Chief of Staff of Military Health Service, also gets the rights in Article 94(3).
Ingingo ya 22: Ikurikiranwa mu rwego rw’imyitwarire Article 22: Disciplinary proceedings Article 22: Procédure disciplinaire Ingingo ya 22: Ikurikiranwa mu rwego rw’imyitwarire The rights provided for in Article 94(3) also apply to a soldier discharged from military service on medical grounds approved in writing by the Chief of Staff of Military Health Service.” Les droits prévus à l’article 94(3) s’appliquent également à un militaire relevé du service militaire pour des raisons médicales approuvé par écrit par le Chef d’État-Major de la Composante Militaire de Santé.» Article 22: Disciplinary proceedings Article 22: Procédure disciplinaire - 23 Verify source ↗
Imyaka yo kujya mu
AI-assisted research summary: This article is titled “Retirement age.”
Ingingo ya 23: Imyaka yo kujya mu kiruhuko cy’izabukuru Article 23: Retirement age Article 23: Âge de mise à la retraite Ingingo ya 23: Imyaka yo kujya mu kiruhuko cy’izabukuru Article 23: Retirement age Article 23: Âge de mise à la retraite - 24 Verify source ↗
Kwirukana umusirikare
AI-assisted research summary: Article 24 is titled “Dismissal of a soldier.”
Ingingo ya 24: Kwirukana umusirikare Article 24: Dismissal of a soldier Article 24: Révocation d’un militaire Ingingo ya 24: Kwirukana umusirikare Article 24: Dismissal of a soldier Article 24: Révocation d’un militaire Iteka rya Perezida nº 044/01 ryo ku wa sitati yihariye 14/02/2020 y’Ingabo ryongewemo iteye ku buryo - 25 Verify source ↗
Abayobozi bashinzwe
AI-assisted research summary: The Prime Minister, the Minister of Defence, and the Minister of Finance and Economic Planning are responsible for implementing this Order.
Ingingo ya 25: Abayobozi bashinzwe gushyira mu bikorwa iri teka Article 25: Authorities responsible for the implementation of this Order Article 25: Autorités chargées de l’exécution du présent arrêté Ingingo ya 25: Abayobozi bashinzwe gushyira mu bikorwa iri teka Article 25: Authorities responsible for the implementation of this Order Article 25: Autorités chargées de l’exécution du présent arrêté Minisitiri w’Intebe, Minisitiri w’Ingabo na Minisitiri n’Igenamigambi bashinzwe gushyira mu bikorwa iri teka. w’Imari The Prime Minister, the Minister of Defence and the Minister of Finance and Economic Planning are entrusted with the implementation of this Order. Le Premier Ministre, le Ministre de la Défense et le Ministre des Finances et de la Planification Économique sont chargés de l’exécution du présent arrêté. - 26 Verify source ↗
Ingingo y’ururimi
AI-assisted research summary: The Order states that it was drafted in Kinyarwanda, English, and French.
Ingingo ya 26: Ingingo y’ururimi Article 26: Language provision Article 26: Disposition linguistique Ingingo ya 26: Ingingo y’ururimi Article 26: Language provision Article 26: Disposition linguistique Iri teka rw’Ikinyarwanda. ryateguwe mu rurimi This Order was drafted in Ikinyarwanda. Le présent arrêté a été Ikinyarwanda. rédigé en - 27 Verify source ↗
Gutangira gukurikizwa
AI-assisted research summary: This article says the Order starts on the day it is published in the Official Gazette, but Article 94(3), 94(4), and Article 94bis are treated as taking effect from 01/01/2013.
Ingingo ya 27: Gutangira gukurikizwa Article 27: Entry into force Article 27: Entrée en vigueur 4 ITEKA RYA PEREZIDA Nº 049/01 RYO KU WA 12/04/2024 RIHINDURA ITEKA RYA PEREZIDA Nº 044/01 RYO 14/02/2020 RISHYIRAHO SITATI YIHARIYE Y’INGABO Z’U RWANDA WA KU Official Gazette n° Special of 13/04/2024 12/04/2024 PRESIDENTIAL ORDER Nº 049/01 OF AMENDING PRESIDENTIAL ORDER Nº 044/01 OF 14/02/2020 ESTABLISHING SPECIAL STATUTE GOVERNING RWANDA DEFENCE FORCE 12/04/2024 ARRȆTÉ PRÉSIDENTIEL Nº 049/01 DU MODIFIANT L’ARRȆTÉ PRÉSIDENTIEL Nº 044/01 DU 14/02/2020 PORTANT STATUT FORCES PARTICULIER RWANDAISES DE DÉFENSE DES Twebwe, KAGAME Paul, Perezida wa Repubulika; We, KAGAME Paul, President of the Republic; Nous, KAGAME Paul, Président de la République; Dushingiye ku Repubulika y’u Rwanda; Itegeko Nshinga rya to Pursuant Republic of Rwanda; the Constitution of the Vu la Constitution de la République du Rwanda; Dushingiye ku Itegeko n° 017/2020 ryo ku wa 07/10/2020 rishyiraho sitati rusange igenga nk’uko ryahinduwe, cyane cyane mu ngingo yaryo ya 3; ba Leta abakozi Pursuant to Law n° 017/2020 of 07/10/2020 establishing the general statute governing public servants as amended, especially in Article 3; Vu la Loi n° 017/2020 du 07/10/2020 portant statut général régissant les agents de l’État telle que modifiée, spécialement en son article 3; Dusubiye ku Iteka rya Perezida nº 044/01 ryo ku wa 14/02/2020 rishyiraho sitati yihariye y’Ingabo z’u Rwanda, mu ngingo zaryo, iya 11, iya 12, iya 16, iya 21, iya 34, iya 35, iya 36, iya 37, iya 39, iya 40, iya 43, iya 56, iya 80, iya 82, iya 84, iya 85, iya 91, iya 92, iya 93, iya 94, iya 100 n’iya 102; Having reviewed Presidential Order nº 044/01 of 14/02/2020 establishing the Rwanda Defence Force special statute, in Articles 11, 12, 16, 21, 34, 35, 36, 37, 39, 40, 43, 56, 80, 82, 84, 85, 91, 92, 93, 94, 100 and 102; Revu l’Arrêté Présidentiel nº 044/01 du 14/02/2020 portant statut particulier des Forces Rwandaises de Défense, en ses articles 11, 12, 16, 21, 34, 35, 36, 37, 39, 40, 43, 56, 80, 82, 84, 85, 91, 92, 93, 94, 100 et 102; Inama y’Abaminisitiri yateranye ku wa no 27/02/2024 kubyemeza; kubisuzuma imaze After consideration and approval by the Cabinet, in its meeting of 27/02/2024; Après examen et adoption par le Conseil des Ministres en sa séance du 27/02/2024; 5 Official Gazette n° Special of 13/04/2024 DUTEGETSE: DO ORDER: ARRÊTONS: Ingingo ya 27: Gutangira gukurikizwa Article 27: Entry into force Article 27: Entrée en vigueur Iri teka ritangira gukurikizwa ku munsi ritangarijweho mu Igazeti ya Leta ya Repubulika Icyakora, y’u Rwanda. ibiteganywa mu ngingo ya 94(3) na (4) no mu ngingo ya 94bis bigira agaciro guhera ku wa 01/01/2013. This Order comes into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Rwanda. However, the provisions of Article 94(3) and (4) and those of Article 94bis take effect as of 01/01/2013. Le présent arrêté entre en vigueur le jour de sa publication au Journal Officiel de la République du Rwanda. Toutefois, les dispositions de l’article 94(3) et (4) et celles de l’article 94bis prennent effet à partir du 01/01/2013. 28 Official Gazette n° Special of 13/04/2024 Kigali, 13/04/2024 (sé) KAGAME Paul Perezida wa Repubulika President of the Republic Président de la République (sé) Dr NGIRENTE Edouard Minisitiri w’Intebe Prime Minister Premier Ministre Bibonywe kandi bishyizweho Ikirango cya Repubulika: Seen and sealed with the Seal of the Republic: Vu et scellé du Sceau de la République: (sé) Dr UGIRASHEBUJA Emmanuel Minisitiri w’Ubutabera akaba n’Intumwa Nkuru ya Leta Minister of Justice and Attorney General Ministre de la Justice et Garde des Sceaux 29 - 34 Verify source ↗
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AI-assisted research summary: This article lists the criteria for promoting an officer in rank.
Ingingo ya 34 y’Iteka rya Perezida nº 044/01 ryo ku wa 14/02/2020 rishyiraho sitati yihariye y’Ingabo z’u Rwanda ihinduwe ku buryo bukurikira: Article 34 of Presidential Order nº 044/01 of 14/02/2020 establishing special statute governing Rwanda Defence Force is amended as follows: L’article 34 de l’Arrêté Présidentiel nº 044/01 du 14/02/2020 portant statut particulier des Forces Rwandaises de Défense est modifié comme suit: 10 Official Gazette n° Special of 13/04/2024 « Ingingo ya 34: Ibishingirwaho mu kuzamura ofisiye mu mapeti “Article 34: Criteria for promotion of an Officer in ranks «Article 34: Critères d’avancement en grades d’un officier Ibishingirwaho mu kuzamura mu mapeti Ofisiye ni ibi bikurikira: Criteria for promotion of an Officer in ranks are the following: Les critères d’avancement en grades d’un officier sont les suivants: (a) ubushobozi bwo gukora inshingano zisumbuye hashingiwe kuri raporo y’isuzumabushobozi; (a) ability to exercise higher functions in accordance with the performance appraisal report; (a) l’aptitude à exercer les fonctions rapport selon le supérieures d’évaluation; (b) imyanya ihari; (b) available posts; (b) les postes disponibles; (c) amahugurwa ya gisirikare yakoze; (c) military courses attended; (c) les formations militaires faites; (d) gutsinda ikizamini azamurwa mu ntera, ngombwa; gituma iyo ari (d) passing promotional exam, where (d) réussir un test de promotion, le cas applicable; échéant; (e) gutsinda ikizamini cy’imyitozo (e) passing physical fitness test.” (e) réussir un test d’aptitude ngororangingo. » physique.» - 35 Verify source ↗
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AI-assisted research summary: This article sets the standard waiting periods for an RDF officer’s promotion to each higher rank and gives the President and Commander-in-Chief power to promote an officer at any time or on retirement.
Ingingo ya 35 y’Iteka rya Perezida nº 044/01 ryo ku wa 14/02/2020 rishyiraho sitati yihariye y’Ingabo z’u Rwanda ihinduwe ku buryo bukurikira: Article 35 of Presidential Order nº 044/01 of 14/02/2020 establishing special statute is governing Rwanda Defence Force amended as follows: L’article 35 de l’Arrêté Présidentiel nº 044/01 du 14/02/2020 portant statut particulier des Forces Rwandaises de Défense est modifié comme suit: « (1) Igihe ngenderwaho gisabwa ngo ofisiye azamurwe ku ipeti ryisumbuye “ (1) Standard period required for an Officer to be promoted to a higher rank is as 11 « (1) Le délai requis pour l’avancement d’un officier au grade standard Official Gazette n° Special of 13/04/2024 ni iki gikurikira: follows: supérieur est comme suit: (a) amezi atandatu kuva ku ipeti rya rya ipeti Suliyetona ujya ku Liyetona; (a) six months from the rank of Second Lieutenant to the rank of Lieutenant; (a) six mois du grade de Sous- Lieutenant au grade de Lieutenant ; (b) imyaka ine kuva ku ipeti rya Liyetona ujya ku ipeti rya Kapiteni; (b) four years from the rank of (b) quatre ans du grade de Lieutenant Lieutenant to the rank of Captain; au grade de Capitaine; (c) imyaka ine kuva ku ipeti rya Kapiteni ujya ku ipeti rya Majoro; (c) four years from the rank of Captain (c) quatre ans du grade de Capitaine au to the rank of Major; grade de Major; (d) imyaka itatu kuva ku ipeti rya Majoro ujya ku ipeti rya Liyetona Koloneli; (d) three years from the rank of Major to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel; (d) trois ans du grade de Major au grade de Lieutenant-Colonel; (e) imyaka itatu kuva ku ipeti rya Liyetona Koloneli ujya ku ipeti rya Koloneli; (e) three years from the rank of Lieutenant Colonel to the rank of Colonel; (e) trois ans du grade de Lieutenant- Colonel au grade de Colonel; (f) imyaka ine kuva ku ipeti rya rya ipeti Koloneli ujya ku Burigadiye Jenerali; (f) four years from the rank of Colonel to the rank of Brigadier General; (f) quatre ans du grade de Colonel au grade de Général de Brigade; (g) imyaka itatu kuva ku ipeti rya Burigadiye Jenerali ujya ku ipeti rya Jenerali Majoro; (g) three years from the rank of Brigadier General to the rank of Major General; (g) trois ans du grade de Général de Brigade au grade de Général Major; (h) imyaka itatu kuva ku ipeti rya Jenerali Majoro ujya ku ipeti rya Liyetona Jenerali; (h) three years from the rank of Major General to the rank of Lieutenant General; (h) trois ans du grade de Général Major au grade de Lieutenant- General; (i) imyaka itatu kuva ku ipeti rya (i) three years from the rank of (i) trois ans du grade de Lieutenant- 12 Official Gazette n° Special of 13/04/2024 Liyetona Jenerali ujya ku ipeti rya Jenerali. Lieutenant General to the rank of General. Général au grade de Général. (2) Icyakora, Perezida wa Repubulika akaba n’Umugaba w’Ikirenga wa RDF ipeti kuzamura ashobora ryisumbuye Ofisiye igihe icyo ari cyo cyose cyangwa akamuzamura ku ipeti ryisumbuye igihe agiye mu kiruhuko cy’izabukuru. » ku (2) However, the President of the Republic and Commander-in-Chief of the RDF may promote in higher rank an Officer at any time or promote him or her to the higher rank upon retirement.” (2) Toutefois, de le Président la République et Commandant Suprême tout moment, de RDF peut, à promouvoir à un grade supérieur un officier ou le promouvoir au grade supérieur dès sa retraite.» - 36 Verify source ↗
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AI-assisted research summary: The President of the Republic and Commander-in-Chief of the RDF has the power to promote officers and other ranks to a higher rank, and may delegate that power for other ranks to the Minister of Defence.
Ingingo ya 36 y’Iteka rya Perezida nº 044/01 ryo ku wa 14/02/2020 rishyiraho sitati yihariye y’Ingabo z’u Rwanda ihinduwe ku buryo bukurikira: Article 36 of Presidential Order nº 044/01 of 14/02/2020 establishing special statute governing Rwanda Defence Force is amended as follows: L’article 36 de l’Arrêté Présidentiel nº 044/01 du 14/02/2020 portant statut particulier des Forces Rwandaises de Défense est modifié comme suit: « Ingingo ya 36: Ububasha bwo kuzamura ku ipeti ryisumbuye abofisiye n’abasirikare batari abofisiye “Article 36: Powers to promote Officers and Other Ranks to a higher rank «Article 36: Pouvoirs de promouvoir les officiers et les militaires du rang à un grade supérieur (1) Ububasha bwo kuzamura ku ipeti ryisumbuye abofisiye n’abasirikare batari abofisiye bufitwe na Perezida wa Repubulika akaba n’Umugaba w’Ikirenga wa RDF. (1) Powers to promote Officers and Other Ranks to a higher rank are vested in the President of and Commander-in-Chief of the RDF. the Republic (1) Les pouvoirs de promouvoir les officiers et les militaires du rang à un supérieur appartiennent au grade et Président de Commandant Suprême de RDF. la République (2) Perezida wa Repubulika akaba n’Umugaba w’Ikirenga wa RDF ashobora guha Minisitiri w’Ingabo (2) The President of the Republic and Commander-in-Chief of the RDF may delegate to the Minister of Defence the (2) Le Président de la République et Commandant Suprême de RDF peut déléguer au Ministre de la Défense le 13 Official Gazette n° Special of 13/04/2024 ububasha bwo kuzamura ku ryisumbuye abofisiye.» abasirikare ipeti batari powers to promote Other Ranks to a higher rank.” pouvoir de promouvoir à un grade supérieur les militaires du rang.» - 37 Verify source ↗
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AI-assisted research summary: Non-Commissioned Officers may be promoted based on specified criteria: higher-function ability, military courses, passing the promotional exam if necessary, and passing the physical fitness test.
Ingingo ya 37 y’Iteka rya Perezida nº 044/01 ryo ku wa 14/02/2020 rishyiraho sitati yihariye y’Ingabo z’u Rwanda ihinduwe ku buryo bukurikira: Article 37 of Presidential Order nº 044/01 of 14/02/2020 establishing special statute is governing Rwanda Defence Force amended as follows: L’article 37 de l’Arrêté Présidentiel nº 044/01 du 14/02/2020 portant statut particulier des Forces Rwandaises de Défense est modifié comme suit: « Ibishingirwaho mu kuzamura mu mapeti abasuzofisiye ni ibi bikurikira: “Criteria for promotion in ranks of Non- Commissioned Officers are the following: «Les critères d’avancement en grade des sous-officiers sont les suivants: (a) ubushobozi bwo gukora inshingano zisumbuye hashingiwe kuri raporo y’isuzumabushobozi; (a) ability to exercise higher functions in accordance with the performance appraisal report; (a) l’aptitude à exercer les fonctions rapport selon le supérieures d’évaluation; (b) amahugurwa yakozwe; ya gisirikare (b) military courses attended; (b) des formations militaires faites; (c) gutsinda ikizamini azamurwa mu ntera, ngombwa; gituma iyo ari (c) passing promotional exam, if (c) réussir un test de promotion, si necessary; nécessaire; (d) gutsinda ikizamini cy’imyitozo (d) passing physical fitness test.” (d) réussir un test d’aptitude ngororangingo. » physique.» - 39 Verify source ↗
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AI-assisted research summary: Article 39 is repealed.
Ingingo ya 39 y’Iteka rya Perezida nº Article 39 of Presidential Order nº 044/01 L’article 39 de l’Arrêté Présidentiel nº 14 Official Gazette n° Special of 13/04/2024 044/01 ryo ku wa 14/02/2020 rishyiraho sitati yihariye y’Ingabo z’u Rwanda ivanyweho. of 14/02/2020 establishing special statute is governing Rwanda Defence Force repealed. 044/01 du 14/02/2020 portant statut particulier des Forces Rwandaises de Défense est abrogé. - 40 Verify source ↗
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AI-assisted research summary: Enlisted personnel may be promoted in rank only if they meet the stated criteria.
Ingingo ya 40 y’Iteka rya Perezida nº 044/01 ryo ku wa 14/02/2020 rishyiraho sitati yihariye y’Ingabo z’u Rwanda ihinduwe ku buryo bukurikira: Article 40 of Presidential Order nº 044/01 of 14/02/2020 establishing special statute is governing Rwanda Defence Force amended as follows: L’article 40 de l’Arrêté Présidentiel nº 044/01 du 14/02/2020 portant statut particulier des Forces Rwandaises de Défense est modifié comme suit : « Ingingo ya 40: Ibishingirwaho mu kuzamura mu mapeti abasirikare bato “Article 40: Criteria for promotion in rank of Enlisted Personnel « Article 40: Critères d’avancement en grade des hommes de troupe Ibishingirwaho mu kuzamura ku ipeti umusirikare muto ni ibi bikurikira: Criteria for promotion in rank of Enlisted Personnel are the following: Les critères d’avancement en grade des hommes de troupe sont les suivantes: (a) ubushobozi bwo gukora inshingano zisumbuye hashingiwe kuri raporo y’isuzumabushobozi; (a) ability to exercise higher functions in accordance with the performance appraisal report; (a) l’aptitude à exercer les fonctions rapport selon le supérieures d’évaluation; (b) kuba amaze mu gisirikare imyaka (b) having served three years; (b) avoir servi au moins trois ans; itatu; (c) gutsinda ikizamini cy’imyitozo (c) passing regular physical fitness (c) réussir un test d’aptitude physique ngororangingo. » test.” régulier.» - 43 Verify source ↗
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AI-assisted research summary: Article 43 is repealed.
Ingingo ya 43 y’Iteka rya Perezida nº 044/01 ryo ku wa 14/02/2020 rishyiraho Article 43 of Presidential Order nº 044/01 of 14/02/2020 establishing Special Statute L’article 43 de l’Arrêté Présidentiel nº 044/01 du 14/02/2020 portant statut 15 Official Gazette n° Special of 13/04/2024 sitati yihariye y’Ingabo z’u Rwanda ivanyweho. governing Rwanda Defence Force repealed. is particulier des Forces Rwandaises de Défense est abrogé. - 56 Verify source ↗
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AI-assisted research summary: A soldier whose military service has ended may wear ceremonial attire, the last rank insignia, and military medals during official national ceremonies, unless the service ended because of certain serious penalties or dismissal.
Ingingo ya 56 y’Iteka rya Perezida nº 044/01 ryo ku wa 14/02/2020 rishyiraho sitati yihariye y’Ingabo z’u Rwanda ihinduwe ku buryo bukurikira: Article 56 of Presidential Order nº 044/01 of 14/02/2020 establishing special statute governing Rwanda Defence Force is amended as follows: L’article 56 de l’Arrêté Présidentiel nº 044/01 du 14/02/2020 portant statut particulier des Forces Rwandaises de Défense est modifié comme sui : « (1) Nyuma yo kurangiza umurimo wa umusirikare yemerewe gisirikare, kwambara imyenda ya gisirikare y’ibirori, amapeti ye ya nyuma n’imidari ya gisirikare mu gihe cy’iminsi mikuru ya Leta. “ (1) After termination of military service, a soldier has the right to wear ceremonial attire, the insignia of his or her last rank and military medals during official national ceremonies. « (1) Un militaire dont le service militaire est terminé est autorisé, à l’occasion des cérémonies officielles, de porter l’uniforme de cérémonie, les insignes de son dernier grade et les médailles. (2) Icyakora, ibiteganywa mu gika (1) cy’iyi ngingo ntibireba umusirikare wavuye mu murimo wa gisirikare kubera impamvu zikurikira: (2) However, provisions of Paragraph (1) of this Article do not apply to a soldier whose military service was terminated due to the following reasons: (2) Toutefois, les dispositions du paragraphe (1) du présent article ne s’appliquent pas à un militaire dont le service militaire a pris fin pour des motifs suivants: (a) guhanishwa, mu rubanza rwabaye ndakuka, kingana igifungo cyangwa kirengeje imyaka 2 no kunyagwa cyangwa amapeti kimwe gusa muri ibyo bihano; (a) definitively sentenced to a term of imprisonment equal to or exceeding 2 years and stripping off military ranks or only one of these penalties; (a) être condamné définitivement à une peine d’emprisonnement égale ou la supérieure à 2 ans et à dégradation militaire ou à l’une de ces peines; (b) kwirukanwa.” (b) dismissal.” (b) la révocation.» 16 Official Gazette n° Special of 13/04/2024 - 80 Verify source ↗
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AI-assisted research summary: If the Disciplinary Committee gives a soldier a detention sanction, the soldier is suspended from military service for the duration of that sanction.
Ingingo ya 80 y’Iteka rya Perezida nº 044/01 ryo ku wa 14/02/2020 rishyiraho sitati yihariye y’Ingabo z’u Rwanda ihinduwe ku buryo bukurikira: Article 80 of Presidential Order nº 044/01 of 14/02/2020 establishing special statute governing Rwanda Defence Force is amended as follows: L’article 80 de l’Arrêté Présidentiel nº 044/01 du 14/02/2020 portant statut particulier des Forces Rwandaises de Défense est modifié comme suit : «Ingingo ya 80: Guhagarikwa ku murimo kubera wa ikurikiranakosa gisirikare “Article 80: Suspension from military service due to disciplinary proceedings «Article 80: Suspension du service militaire pour cause de poursuite disciplinaire Iyo Komite y’imyitwarire ihanishije umusirikare igihano cy’igifungo kubera ikurikiranakosa, uwo musirikare ahagarikwa ku murimo wa gisirikare mu gihe cy’icyo gihano cy’igifungo. » inemeza ko ya Ingingo ryo 14: guhagarikwa ku murimo wa gisirikare kubera ikurikiranakosa Irangira When the Disciplinary Committee imposes a detention sanction on a soldier following the disciplinary proceedings, it also decides that the soldier be suspended from military service during the detention sanction.” Lorsque le Comité de discipline inflige une sanction de détention à un militaire suite à la poursuite disciplinaire, il décide également que ce militaire soit suspendu du service militaire pendant cette sanction de détention.» - 82 Verify source ↗
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AI-assisted research summary: Suspension from military service for disciplinary proceedings ends when the disciplinary detention sanction period ends.
Ingingo ya 82 y’Iteka rya Perezida nº 044/01 ryo ku wa 14/02/2020 rishyiraho sitati yihariye y’Ingabo z’u Rwanda ihinduwe ku buryo bukurikira: Article 82 of Presidential Order nº 044/01 of 14/02/2020 establishing special statute governing Rwanda Defence Force is amended as follows:” L’article 82 de l’Arrêté Présidentiel nº 044/01 du 14/02/2020 portant statut particulier des Forces Rwandaises de Défense est modifié comme suit: 17 ya «Ingingo ryo 82: guhagarikwa ku murimo wa gisirikare kubera ikurikiranakosa Irangira Official Gazette n° Special of 13/04/2024 “Article 82: End of suspension from military service due to disciplinary proceedings «Article 82: Fin de la suspension du service militaire pour cause de poursuite disciplinaire Guhagarikwa ku murimo wa gisirikare iyo kubera igihano cyo gufungwa ku mpamvu z’imyitwarire kirangiye. » ikurikiranakosa birangira Suspension from military service due to disciplinary proceedings is ended at the end of the period of disciplinary detention sanction.” La suspension du service militaire pour cause de poursuite disciplinaire prend fin à la fin de la période de la sanction de détention disciplinaire.» - 84 Verify source ↗
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AI-assisted research summary: If a soldier is suspended because of criminal proceedings, salary and fringe benefits are suspended and promotion to a higher rank is lost.
Ingingo ya 84 y’Iteka rya Perezida nº 044/01 ryo ku wa 14/02/2020 rishyiraho sitati yihariye y’Ingabo z’u Rwanda ihinduwe ku buryo bukurikira: Article 84 of Presidential Order nº 044/01 of 14/02/2020 establishing special statute governing Rwanda Defence Force is amended as follows: L’article 84 de l’Arrêté Présidentiel nº 044/01 du 14/02/2020 portant statut particulier des Forces Rwandaises de Défense est modifié comme suit: «Ingingo ya 84: Ingaruka zo guhagarika umusirikare kubera ikurikiranacyaha “Article 84: Consequences of suspension of a soldier due to criminal proceedings «Article 84: Conséquences de la suspension d’un militaire pour cause de poursuite pénale kubera Umusirikare uhagaritswe ku murimo wa ikurikiranacyaha, gisirikare umushahara we wose ahagarikirwa n’ibindi akanatakaza uburenganzira bwo kuzamurwa mu ipeti ryisumbuye.» agenerwa A soldier who is suspended from military service due to criminal proceedings, his or her fringe benefits are suspended and he or she loses the right to promotion to a higher rank.” salary and Un militaire qui est suspendu du service militaire pour cause de poursuite pénale, tout son salaire et les avantages sont suspendus et il perd le droit à l’avancement au grade supérieur. » 18 ya Ingingo 16: Uburenganzira bw’umusirikare iyo guhagarikwa ku murimo kubera wa ikurikiranacyaha birangiye gisirikare Official Gazette n° Special of 13/04/2024 - 85 Verify source ↗
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AI-assisted research summary: A soldier whose suspension from military service ends has rights to monthly salary and other reinstatement outcomes in specific cases.
Ingingo ya 85 y’Iteka rya Perezida nº 044/01 ryo ku wa 14/02/2020 rishyiraho sitati yihariye y’Ingabo z’u Rwanda ihinduwe ku buryo bukurikira: Article 85 of Presidential Order nº 044/01 of 14/02/2020 establishing special statute governing Rwanda Defence Force is amended as follows: L’article 85 de l’Arrêté Présidentiel nº 044/01 du 14/02/2020 portant statut particulier des Forces Rwandaises de Défense est modifié comme suit : « Ingingo ya 85: Uburenganzira bw’umusirikare iyo guhagarikwa ku kubera wa murimo ikurikiranacyaha birangiye gisirikare Iyo guhagarikwa ku murimo wa gisirikare birangiye, kubera umusirikare uburenganzira bukurikira: ikurikiranacyaha agira “Article 85: Rights of a soldier at the end of suspension from military service due to criminal proceedings «Article 85: Droits d’un militaire à la fin de la suspension du service militaire pour cause de poursuite pénale At the end of suspension from military service due to criminal proceeding, the soldier has the following rights: À la fin de la suspension du service militaire pour cause de poursuite pénale, le militaire a les droits suivants: (a) gusubirana uburenganzira ku mushahara we wa buri kwezi iyo ubushinjacyaha bwa gisirikare bushyinguye dosiye ye; (b) gusubirana uburenganzira bwe yavukijwe kubera guhagarikwa ku murimo wa gisirikare kubera iyo ikurikiranacyaha, uwakurikiranwagaho icyaha agizwe umwere bidasubirwaho n’urukiko; (a) to regain the right to monthly salary, if the Military Prosecution closes the soldier’s file; (a) retrouver le droit à son salaire mensuel l’Auditorat quand Militaire classe sans suite son dossier; (b) to be reinstated in his or her rights, he or she had lost due to the suspension from military service due to criminal proceedings, if he or she is acquitted definitely by the court; (b) être rétabli dans ses droits qu’il avait perdus du la suspension du service militaire pour cause de procédure pénale lorsqu’il est définitivement acquitté par la juridiction ; fait de 19 Official Gazette n° Special of 13/04/2024 (c) gusubizwa mu kazi no guhabwa umushahara we wa buri kwezi iyo umusirikare igihano cy’igifungo kiri munsi y’imyaka ibiri.» arangije (c) to return to service and regain the right to his or her monthly salary if he or she has served a period of imprisonment of less than two years.” (c) reprendre le service et retrouver le droit à son salaire mensuel lorsque le militaire a purgé sa peine d’emprisonnement de moins de deux ans.» - 91 Verify source ↗
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AI-assisted research summary: Soldiers entering military service get an incorporation allowance equal to three times their monthly gross salary; certain Other Ranks promoted to Officers get an installation allowance of the same amount.
Ingingo ya 91 y’Iteka rya Perezida nº 044/01 ryo ku wa 14/02/2020 rishyiraho sitati yihariye y’Ingabo z’u Rwanda ihinduwe ku buryo bukurikira: Article 91 of Presidential Order nº 044/01 of 14/02/2020 establishing special statute is governing Rwanda Defence Force amended as follows: L’article 91 de l’Arrêté Présidentiel nº 044/01 du 14/02/2020 portant statut particulier des Forces Rwandaises de Défense est modifié comme suit : «Ingingo ya 91: Amafaranga yo kwinjira mu ngabo n’ayo gushyirwa mu rwego rw’abofisiye “Article installation allowances 91: Incorporation and «Article 91: Indemnités d’incorporation et d’installation (1) Umusirikare ucyinjira mu murimo wa gisirikare ahabwa amafaranga angana n’inshuro z’umushahara mbumbe w’ukwezi we. eshatu (1) Upon entry in military service, a soldier is entitled to incorporation allowance equivalent to three times his or her monthly gross salary. (1) À l’entrée au service militaire, un militaire a droit aux indemnités d’incorporation équivalentes à trois fois son salaire brut mensuel. (2) Umusirikare utari ofisiye winjijwe mu rwego ahabwa rw’abofisiye amafaranga yo gushyirwa ku rwego angana n’inshuro eshatu z’umushahara mbumbe w’ukwezi we. » (2) A soldier of Other Ranks who is promoted to the category of Officers is entitled installation allowances equivalent to three times his or her monthly gross salary.” to (2) Un militaire du rang promu dans la catégorie des officiers a droit à des indemnités d’installation équivalant à trois fois son salaire mensuel brut. » 20 Official Gazette n° Special of 13/04/2024 Ingingo y’imperekeza ya 18: Amafaranga - 92 Verify source ↗
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AI-assisted research summary: Junior non-commissioned officers or enlisted personnel get an end-of-contract package worth 36 months of last gross salary when they end their contract or are terminated because of sickness, and they are also entitled to benefits from a Ministry-managed Guarantee Fund.
Ingingo ya 92 y’Iteka rya Perezida nº 044/01 ryo ku wa 14/02/2020 rishyiraho sitati yihariye y’Ingabo z’u Rwanda ihinduwe ku buryo bukurikira: Article 92 of Presidential Order nº 044/01 of 14/02/2020 establishing special statute is governing Rwanda Defence Force amended as follows: L’article 92 de l’Arrêté Présidentiel nº 044/01 du 14/02/2020 portant statut particulier des Forces Rwandaises de Défense est modifié comme suit: « (1) Suzofisiye muto cyangwa umusirikare muto ahabwa ingana n’amezi 36 y’umushahara mbumbe yari agezeho iyo – imperekeza “ (1) “A Junior Non-Commissioned Officer or Enlisted Personnel receives an end of contract package equivalent to 36 months of his or her last gross salary if– « (1) Un sous-officier subalterne ou un homme de troupe reçoit une indemnité de fin du contrat équivalente à 36 mois de son dernier salaire brut lorsque – (a) arangije amasezerano y’umurimo; (a) he or she ends his or her contract; (a) il termine son contrat; ou or (b) cyangwa akuwe mu kazi kubera (b) his or her contract is terminated due (b) son contrat est résilié pour cause de impamvu z’uburwayi. to sickness. maladie. (2) Suzofisiye muto cyangwa umusirikare muto urangije amasezerano y’umurimo agira kandi uburenganzira ku Kigega cy’Ingwate gicungwa na Minisiteri. » (2) A Junior Non-Commissioned Officer or Enlisted Personnel is also entitled to the benefits of a Guarantee Fund that is managed by the Ministry.” (2) Un sous-officier subalterne ou un homme de troupe bénéficie également des avantages du Fond de Garantie géré par le Ministère.» - 93 Verify source ↗
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AI-assisted research summary: A retiring soldier is entitled to a retirement package equal to 36 months of last gross salary, plus pension-related benefits for retired soldiers.
Ingingo ya 93 y’Iteka rya Perezida nº 044/01 ryo ku wa 14/02/2020 rishyiraho sitati yihariye y’Ingabo z’u Rwanda ihinduwe ku buryo bukurikira: « Article 93 of Presidential Order nº 044/01 of 14/02/2020 establishing special statute is governing Rwanda Defence Force amended as follows: “ L’article 93 de l’Arrêté Présidentiel nº 044/01 du 14/02/2020 portant statut particulier des Forces Rwandaises de Défense est modifié comme suit:« 21 Official Gazette n° Special of 13/04/2024 (1) Umusirikare ugiye mu kiruhuko amafaranga ahabwa cy’izabukuru yagenewe kiruhuko abajya mu cy’izabukuru angana n’amezi 36 y’umushahara mbumbe yari agezeho. (1) On retirement, a soldier is entitled to a retirement package equivalent to 36 months of his or her last gross salary. (1) À sa retraite, un militaire a droit à une indemnité de retraite équivalente 36 mois de son dernier salaire brut. (2) Umusirikare uri mu kiruhuko cy’izabukuru agira uburenganzira ku Kigega pansiyo y’inyongera bicungwa na Minisiteri ndetse n’ubundi burenganzira bugenwa n’amabwiriza ya Minisitiri. » cy’Ingwate na (2) The retired soldier is entitled to the Guaranty Fund and the complementary pension benefits that are managed by the Ministry as well as other benefits determined the Ministerial instructions.” by (2) Un militaire et retraité bénéficie également des avantages du Fond de Garantie pension supplémentaire gérés par le Ministère ainsi avantages déterminés par les instructions du Ministre.» d’autres d’une que - 94 Verify source ↗
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AI-assisted research summary: Families of deceased soldiers are entitled to specified compassionate benefits, with the amount depending on how and when the soldier died.
Ingingo ya 94 y’Iteka rya Perezida nº 044/01 ryo ku wa 14/02/2020 rishyiraho sitati yihariye y’Ingabo z’u Rwanda ihinduwe ku buryo bukurikira: Article 94 of Presidential Order nº 044/01 of 14/02/2020 establishing special statute governing Rwanda Defence Force is amended as follows: L’article 94 de l’Arrêté Présidentiel nº 044/01 du 14/02/2020 portant statut particulier des Forces Rwandaises de Défense est modifié comme suit: « Ingingo ya 94: Amafaranga yo kuyagira bigenerwa n’ibindi umuryango w’umusirikare wapfuye “Article 94: Compassionate package and other benefits entitled to the family of a deceased soldier «Article 94: Indemnité de compatissance et autres avantages accordés à la famille d’un militaire décédé (1) Iyo umusirikare apfuye ari mu bikorwa bya gisirikare cyangwa mu mirwano, umuryango we ugenerwa amafaranga yo kuwuyagira angana na bitatu bya ahabwa kane y’akazi abarangije by’amafaranga amasezerano (1) If a soldier dies while in military operation or dies in action, his or her family is entitled to compassionate package equivalent to a third quarter of the end of contract package or retirement package, as the case may be. (1) Lorsqu’un militaire meurt pendant une opération militaire ou au combat, la famille a droit à une indemnité de compatissance équivalant à trois quart de son indemnité de fin de contrat ou de retraite selon le cas. 22 abagiye mu cyangwa cy’izabukuru, umusirikare wapfuye yari arimo. bitewe kiruhuko n’icyiciro ukwiyahura, (2) Umuryango w’umusirikare upfuye akiri mu mirimo ye azize urundi rupfu rutari ugenerwa amafaranga yo kuwuyagira angana na kimwe cya kabiri cy’amafaranga amasezerano ahabwa kiruhuko cyangwa cy’izabukuru n’icyiciro umusirikare wapfuye yari arimo. abarangije abagiye mu bitewe (3) Haseguriwe ibiteganywa mu gika cya (1) n’icya (2) by’iyi ngingo, iyo umusirikare apfuye yari yarujuje ibisabwa kugira ngo ajye mu kiruhuko ajye mu kiruhuko cy’izabukuru, cyateganyijwe igihe cy’izabukuru igihe kitaragera cyangwa ye cy’amasezerano kirangire, ugira uburenganzira bukurikira: umuryango we y’umurimo ngo Official Gazette n° Special of 13/04/2024 (2) The family of a soldier who dies from any other death, suicide excepted, is entitled to a compassionate package equivalent to the half of the end of contract retirement package package, as the case may be. or (2) La famille d’un militaire qui meurt de tout autre décès, excepté le suicide, alors qu’il est encore en service a droit à une indemnité de compatissance équivalant à la moitié de son indemnité de fin de contrat ou de retraite selon le cas. (3) Subject to the provisions of Paragraphs (1) and (2) of this Article, if a soldier who dies while in active service and fulfilling requirements for retirement, early retirement or end of contract, his or her family is entitled to the following rights and benefits: (3) Sous réserve des dispositions des paragraphes (1) et (2) du présent article, lorsqu’un militaire décède alors qu’il est en service et qu’il remplit les exigences de mise à la retraite, de retraite anticipée ou de fin de contrat, sa famille bénéficie des droits et des avantages suivants: (a) amafaranga y’impozamarira angana ugiye mu kiruhuko cy’izabukuru cyangwa urangije amasezerano; n’ahabwa (a) compassionate package equivalent to the retirement package or end of contract package; (a) l’indemnité compatissance équivalant à l’indemnité de la retraite ou de la fin de contrat; de (b) gukoresha bw’indwara hakurikijwe amategeko abigenga; bwa ubwishingizi gisirikare (b) to use military medical insurance in accordance with relevant laws; (b) l’utilisation de l’assurance maladie des militaires conformément aux lois en la matière; 23 Official Gazette n° Special of 13/04/2024 (c) pansiyo y’inyongera; (c) complementary pension scheme; (c) la pension supplémentaire; (d) guhahira mu Ihahiro ry’Inzego z’u Rwanda zishinzwe Kurinda Igihugu n’Umutekano hakurikijwe amategeko abigenga. (d) to procure supplies from the Rwanda Armed Forces Shop in accordance with relevant laws. (d) s’approvisionner dans le Magasin des Organes de Défense et de Sécurité Nationale du Rwanda conformément aux la matière. lois en (4) Haseguriwe ibiteganywa mu gika cya (1) n’icya (2) by’iyi ngingo, iyo umusirikare apfuye akiri mu kazi ariko ataruzuza ibisabwa kugira ngo ajye mu ajye mu kiruhuko cy’izabukuru, kiruhuko igihe cyateganyijwe kitaragera cyangwa igihe cy’amasezerano ye kitararangira, umuryango we ugira uburenganzira bukurikira: cy’izabukuru (4) Subject to the provisions of Paragraphs (1) and (2) of this Article, if a soldier dies while in active service but not fulfilling requirements for retirement, early retirement or end of contract, his or her family is entitled to the following rights: (4) Sous réserve des dispositions des paragraphes (1) et (2) du présent article, lorsqu’un militaire meurt alors qu’il est encore en service actif mais qu’il ne remplit pas les exigences de mise à la retraite, de retraite anticipée ou de fin de contrat, sa famille bénéfice des droits suivants: (a) complementary pension scheme; (a) la pension complémentaire; (a) pansiyo y’inyongera; (b) gukoresha bw’indwara hakurikijwe amategeko abigenga; bwa ubwishingizi gisirikare (b) to use military medical insurance in accordance with relevant laws; (c) guhahira mu Ihahiro ry’inzego z’u Kurinda zishinzwe Rwanda Igihugu n’Umutekano hakurikijwe amategeko abigenga. » (c) to procure supplies from Rwanda Armed Forces Shop in accordance with relevant laws.” 24 (b) l’utilisation de l’assurance maladie des militaires conformément aux lois en la matière; (c) s’approvisionner au magasin des organes de défense et de sécurité Rwanda nationale du conformément aux la matière.» lois en Official Gazette n° Special of 13/04/2024 - 94b Verify source ↗
is iteye ku buryo bukurikira:
AI-assisted research summary: A military member discharged for medical reasons is entitled to the benefits in Article 94(3).
ingingo ya 94bis iteye ku buryo bukurikira: rishyiraho z’u Rwanda In Presidential Order nº 044/01 of 14/02/2020, there is inserted Article 94bis worded as follows: Dans l’Arrêté Présidentiel nº 044/01 du 14/02/2020 portant statut particulier des Forces Rwandaises de Défense, il est inséré l’article 94bis libellé comme suit: « Ingingo ya 94bis: Amafaranga ahabwa umusirikare ukuwe ku murimo wa gisirikare ku mpamvu z’uburwayi “Article 94bis: Package for a military discharged from military service on medical grounds «Article 94bis: Indemnités pour un militaire relevé du service militaire pour des raisons médicales Uburenganzira buteganywa mu ngingo ya 94(3) ni na bwo bugenerwa umusirikare usezerewe ku murimo wa gisirikare ku z’uburwayi byemejwe mu mpamvu nyandiko w’Icyiciro cy’Ingabo zishinzwe Ubuzima. » n’Umugaba - 100 Verify source ↗
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AI-assisted research summary: Disciplinary proceedings must be conducted in writing.
Ingingo ya 100 y’Iteka rya Perezida nº 044/01 ryo ku wa 14/02/2020 rishyiraho sitati yihariye y’Ingabo z’u Rwanda ihinduwe ku buryo bukurikira: Article 100 of Presidential Order nº 044/01 of 14/02/2020 establishing special statute governing Rwanda Defence Force is amended as follows: L’article 100 de l’Arrêté Présidentiel nº 044/01 du 14/02/2020 portant statut particulier des Forces Rwandaises de Défense est modifié comme suit: «Ikurikiranwa mu rwego rw’imyitwarire rikorwa mu nyandiko. » “Disciplinary proceedings are conducted in writing.” «La procédure disciplinaire est effectuée par écrit.» 25 Official Gazette n° Special of 13/04/2024 - 102 Verify source ↗
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AI-assisted research summary: This article sets retirement ages for different RDF ranks and allows a promotion authority to extend retirement age by up to five years in the interest of service.
Ingingo ya 102 y’Iteka rya Perezida nº 044/01 ryo ku wa 14/02/2020 rishyiraho sitati yihariye y’Ingabo z’u Rwanda ihinduwe ku buryo bukurikira: « Article 102 of Presidential Order nº 044/01 of 14/02/2020 establishing special statute is governing Rwanda Defence Force amended as follows: “ L’article 102 de l’Arrêté Présidentiel nº 044/01 du 14/02/2020 portant statut particulier des Forces Rwandaises de Défense est modifié comme suit: « (1) Imyaka yo kujya mu kiruhuko (1) The retirement age is the following: (1) L’âge de mise à la retraite est le cy’izabukuru ni iyi ikurikira: suivant: (a) imyaka 60 y’amavuko kuri Ofisiye (a) 60 years of age for a General (a) 60 ans d’âge pour un officier Jenerali; Officer; général; (b) imyaka 55 y’amavuko kuri Ofisiye (b) 55 years of age for a Senior Officer; (b) 55 ans d’âge pour un officier Mukuru; supérieur; (c) imyaka 45 y’amavuko kuri Ofisiye (c) 45 years of age for a Junior Officer; (c) 45 ans d’âge pour un officier Muto; (d) imyaka 45 basirikare bagengwa y’umwuga. batari y’amavuko ku Abofisiye n’amategeko (d) 45 years of age for Other Ranks on (d) 45 ans d’âge pour les militaires du a career basis. rang sur base de la carrière. subalterne; (2) Icyakora, umuyobozi ufite ububasha bwo kuzamura mu ipeti ryisumbuye umusirikare ashobora kongera imyaka yo kujya mu kiruhuko cy’izabukuru, mu nyungu z’akazi. Igihe cy’iyongera ntigishobora kurenza imyaka itanu. » (2) However, the authority entrusted with the powers to promote to a higher rank may extend the retirement age, in the interest of service. The extended period cannot exceed five years.” (2) Toutefois, l’autorité nantie du pouvoir de promotion au grade supérieur peut prolonger l’âge de mise à la retraite, dans l’intérêt du service. La période de prolongation ne peut pas dépasser cinq ans.» 26 Official Gazette n° Special of 13/04/2024 - 107b
AI-assisted research summary: A soldier may be dismissed for gross misconduct or for being sanctioned three times in three consecutive years; dismissal lists must be prepared, confirmed, and submitted for approval.
ingingo ya 107bis bukurikira: rishyiraho z’u Rwanda In Presidential Order nº 044/01 of 14/02/2020, there is inserted Article 107bis worded as follows: Dans l’Arrêté Présidentiel nº 044/01 du 14/02/2020 portant statut particulier des Forces Rwandaises de Défense, il est inséré l’article 107bis libellé comme suit : « Ingingo umusirikare ya 107bis: Kwirukana “Article 107bis: Dismissal of a soldier (1) Umusirikare yirukanwa mu kazi ikabije imyitwarire mibi kubera cyangwa kuba yarahanwe inshuro eshatu mu myaka itatu ikurikirana na Komite y’imyitwarire. (1) A soldier is dismissed from service due to gross misconduct or sanctioned three times in three consecutive years by a Disciplinary Committee. (2) Urutonde rw’abasirikare basabirwa rutegurwa na komite kwirukanwa rukemezwa n’Inama z’imyitwarire y’Abakuru b’Ingabo mbere y’uko rwohererezwa Minisitiri. (2) A list of soldiers proposed for dismissal is prepared by disciplinary committees and confirmed by the Command and Staff Council before submission to the Minister. «Article militaire 107bis: Révocation d’un (1) Un militaire est révoqué de ses fonctions pour faute lourde ou pour avoir été sanctionné trois fois dans trois ans consécutifs par le comité de discipline. (2) La liste des militaires proposés pour révocation est préparée par les comités de discipline et confirmée par le Conseil et d’Administration avant d’être soumise au Ministre. de Commandement (3) Minisitiri yoherereza Umugaba w’Ikirenga wa RDF urutonde rw’abasirikare basabirwa kwirukanwa kugira ngo arwemeze. (3) The Minister submits the dismissal list of soldiers to the Command-in-Chief of the RDF for approval. (3) Le Ministre soumet liste des militaires à révoquer au Commandant Suprême de RDF pour approbation. la (4) Uburyo bwo kwirukana umusirikare n’amabwiriza buteganywa y’imyitwarire mu Ngabo z’u Rwanda.» (4) The procedure governing the dismissal of a soldier is provided for by the disciplinary code the Rwanda Defence Force.” in 27 (4) La procédure de révocation d'un militaire est déterminée par le code de conduite Forces sein au Rwandaises de Défense.» des Official Gazette n° Special of 13/04/2024
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PRESIDENTIAL ORDER Nº 049/01 OF 12/04/2024 AMENDING PRESIDENTIAL ORDER Nº 044/01 OF 14/02/2020 ESTABLISHING SPECIAL STATUTE GOVERNING RWANDA DEFENCE FORCE
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