Gaspard Baratuza
Général de Brigade Gaspard Baratuza is the spokesperson for the Burundian army, known for his firm stance against misinformation regarding military operations. He recently addressed allegations of Burundian soldiers being captured or killed by the M23 armed group in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, categorically denying such claims and labeling them as 'propagandist manipulations.' Baratuza emphasized the professionalism and morale of Burundian troops deployed in the region and highlighted the importance of verifying information before sharing it, particularly in the context of military operations and the safety of soldiers.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Burundi | 3 | 6.67 | 3.06% | +0% | 11,890,781 | 364,004 | $3,100 | 95$ |
| Portugal | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 10,196,709 | 5,928 | $240,000 | 140$ |
| Totals | 4 | 22,087,490 | 369,932 | $243,100 | 235$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Burundi:
Général de Brigade Gaspard Baratuza responded to an article about the withdrawal of Burundian troops from Somalia.
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Burundi:
Gaspard Baratuza is a Brigadier General and spokesperson for the National Defense Force of Burundi, assuring the public of their security.
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Portugal:
Gaspard Baratuza condemned the attack and assured that there are no Burundian soldiers in Bukavu.
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Burundi:
Gaspard Baratuza is the spokesperson for the Burundian army who firmly denied allegations of significant losses in the DRC.
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