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.
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The spokesperson of the Burundian army, General Gaspard Baratuza, denied allegations of heavy losses in the DRC.
Rétro Sécurité 2025, une année sous haute tension sécuritaire – IWACU
Burundi· 2026-01-11
Gaspard Baratuza is a Brigade General and spokesperson for the army who highlighted the political unrest in 1987.
Après la crise de 1972, la CVR entend aborder la crise de Ntega et Marangara de 1988 – IWACUBurundi· 2025-11-14
Gaspard Baratuza is the spokesperson for the Burundian National Defense Force (FDNB).
l’Armée burundaise rejette toute collaboration avec les FDLR – IWACUBurundi· 2025-07-28Général de Brigade Gaspard Baratuza discusses the status of Burundian troops in Somalia.
L’UA prolonge de 6 mois la présence des troupes burundaises en Somalie – IWACUBurundi· 2025-07-08Général de Brigade Gaspard Baratuza responded to an article about the withdrawal of Burundian troops from Somalia.
le Burundi dans l’attente d’une décision de l’UA – IWACUBurundi· 2025-02-28Gaspard Baratuza is a Brigadier General and spokesperson for the National Defense Force of Burundi, assuring the public of their security.
Des vies en danger – IWACUBurundi· 2025-02-28
Gaspard Baratuza condemned the attack and assured that there are no Burundian soldiers in Bukavu.
Explosão em comício do M23 mata 11 pessoas e fere 65 na RD Congo | África
Portugal· 2025-02-28
Gaspard Baratuza is the spokesperson for the Burundian army who firmly denied allegations of significant losses in the DRC.
le flou est maintenu – IWACUBurundi· 2025-02-13