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The military and politics: Upholding democratic norms

Chief of Defence Forces General Charles Kahariri (left) and National Intelligence Service boss Noordin Haji (right). [File, KDF]

A foundational principle of democracy is the separation between the military and political affairs.

While every citizen, including military personnel, has a right to political participation, there are necessary safeguards to prevent the undue influence of armed forces in governance.

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