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Soldiers warned of execution risk

    NAIROBI
    Congo’s chief of defence staff, General Jacques-Yvon Ndodou, said last week the army would no longer put up with undisciplined elements within its ranks, Radio Congo reported on 21 October. During visits to Brazzaville’s garrison units, Ndodou warned soldiers they could face execution for bad behaviour. “Military tribunals will soon be put in place to try and even, if need be, execute soldiers who carry out reprehensible acts,” Ndodou said. “Officers should henceforth assume their responsibilities,” the radio quoted him as saying.

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