RDF receives remains of fallen Rwandan peacekeeper
Kigali, 21 January 2021
The casket bearing the remains of Rwandan peacekeeper, Sergeant Nsabimana Jean D’Amour, arrived in Rwanda from Central African Republic on 21 January 2021.
RDF officials as well as family members officially received the fallen peacekeeper, at the Kigali International Airport.
Sgt Nsabimana was killed on 13 January 2021 during an attack by elements of an armed group opposed to the peace process in CAR.
The RDF reiterates its heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the fallen soldier.
Sgt Nsabimana will be laid to rest at Kanombe Military Cemetery.
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