| Juvenal Niyoyunguruza | |
|---|---|
| Died | 17 September 2009 Mogadishu, Somalia |
| Allegiance | Burundi |
| Service/branch | Burundi Army |
| Years of service | –2009 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Unit | AMISOM |
| Commands held | Deputy commander of AMISOM 1st. military region[1] |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Mogadishu (2009) |
Juvenal Niyoyunguruza was a Major General in the Army of Burundi.
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 the headquarter 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]
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by None |
Deputy commander of AMISOM - 17 September 2009 |
Succeeded by Major General Cyprien Hakiza |