{{Rwanda has protested against being included among countries that allegedly use child soldiers.}}
Brigadier General Joseph Nzabamwita the Rwanda Defence Forces Spokesperson said in a statement posted on RDF website, “It is surprising that Rwanda would be liable for matters that are neither on its territory nor in its practices. As a long term partner of the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF), the United States has ample evidence that our forces have never tolerated the use of children in combat.”
He added that Rwanda’s commitment to a sustainable solution that seeks to bring an end to the DRC conflict and its consequences, including the use of child soldiers, remains unchanged.
Brig.Gen Nzabamwita also noted that the collaboration between the Government of Rwanda and the United States remains strong particularly in the field of peacekeeping and Rwanda will continue to hold its forces to the highest standards of professionalism and discipline.
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