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Proposed defence cut “negligible”

    NAIROBI

    Observers say a proposed cut in Rwanda’s defence budget of 62 million Rwandan francs (US $177,000) out of a total 29 billion RF (US $83 million) is “negligible”. Finance Minister Donald Kaberuka presented his draft budget to parliament last week, which also provided for an increase in development spending to promote the social welfare of Rwandans, according to Rwandan radio. The minister proposed “voluntary contributions” to ensure security was maintained in the country. One observer told IRIN it was likely these contributions would overtake the 62 million RF cut, leading to a probable increase in defence spending.

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