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| Title | Pakistan army chief denies intention to oust government |
| Publisher | Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Publication Date | 23 December 2011 |
| Cite as | Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Pakistan army chief denies intention to oust government, 23 December 2011, available at: http://www.unhcr.org/refworld/docid/4f1431df2d.html [accessed 31 May 2012] |
| Disclaimer | This is not a UNHCR publication. UNHCR is not responsible for, nor does it necessarily endorse, its content. Any views expressed are solely those of the author or publisher and do not necessarily reflect those of UNHCR, the United Nations or its Member States. |
Pakistan army chief denies intention to oust government
December 23, 2011
Pakistan's army chief has denied allegations that the military is seeking to oust the country's civilian leadership amid a scandal over a secret memo.
General Ashfaq Kayani said in a statement released on December 23 that speculations of a military coup were "misleading" and aimed to divert attention from the "real issues."
Kayani said the army would continue to support democracy and respect the constitution.
Pakistan's military has ruled the country for much of its history after carrying out a series of coups.
Tensions between the military and civilian leaders have increased in recent months over a memo sent to Washington asking for help in averting a coup.
compiled from agency reports
Link to original story on RFE/RL website
Topics: Armed forces/military,
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