Juvenal Niyoyunguruza
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Juvenal Niyoyunguruza was a major general in the Army of Burundi.
Juvenal Niyoyunguruza | |
|---|---|
| Died | 17 September 2009 |
| Allegiance |  Burundi |
Branch | Burundi Army |
Service years | –2009 |
Rank | Major General |
| Unit | AMISOM |
| Commands | Deputy commander of AMISOM 1st. military region[1] |
Conflicts | Battle of Mogadishu (2009) |
Niyoyunguruza's death
On 17 September 2009 witness claims two trucks bearing United Nations markings entered the AMISOM compound at Aden Adde International Airport in Mogadishu. Minutes later a twin suicide attack rocket struck the headquarters of AMISOM, killing Juvenal Niyoyunguruza, the deputy commander of AMISOM, and 6 other soldiers. Later the group al-Shabab claimed responsibility for the attack.[2][3][4]
