National Defence and Security

The State has the following defence and security organs: (a) Rwanda Defence Force; (b) Rwanda National Police; (c) National Intelligence and Security Service.

A law may determine other security organs.

National defence and security organs collaborate and coordinate their activities in fulfilment of their respective responsibilities.

National defence is the responsibility of a professional national military force known as the “Rwanda Defence Force”.

A law determines the mission, organisation and powers of the Rwanda Defence Force.

Rwanda National Police is generally responsible for ensuring security of persons and property throughout the country.

A law determines the governing principles, powers, responsibilities, organisation and functioning of the Rwanda National Police.

The National Intelligence and Security Service is generally responsible for internal and external intelligence, as well as immigration and emigration matters, for the prevention of and protection against threats to national security.

A law determines responsibilities, organisation, functioning and powers of the National Intelligence and Security Service.