The Hungarian military attaché accredited to N’Djamena, Chad, has passed away. Lieutenant Colonel Imre Vékás-Kovács was an outstanding and highly respected soldier of the Hungarian Defence Forces, MTI reported.
Vékás-Kovács began his military career in 1988 and served in numerous operational areas, holding both diplomatic and military diplomatic positions. He had recently started his foreign service in the Sahel region as Hungary’s military attaché to N’Djamena.
The attaché passed away on Monday after complaining of feeling unwell in the preceding days. He was found in his hotel room, with no signs of foul play. The Hungarian Defence Forces will ensure the repatriation of the deceased, and the exact cause of death will be investigated in Hungary.
Source: MTI/OS
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