The National Forum of Demobilised Soldiers has suspended its president, Herminio dos Santos, because of accusations of irregularities under his management.According to the daily newspaper “Noticias”, several associations of demobilised soldiers received loans to implement projects.However, it is alleged that Herminio dos Santos persuaded members of his association not to take the money. Instead, he used the funds to travel to the centre and north of the country to mobilise former rebels to demonstrate violently against the government for not meeting the needs of demobilised troops.“Herminio dos Santos had no mandate from the Forum for such trips. In his travels he stayed in luxury hotels, ate and drank well, and carried out hidden agendas”, said his accusers.He has not been expelled, but is being called on to explain his “errant attitude” and the damage that he has done.According to Adelino Cebola of the National Council of Demobilized Soldiers (CODEG), the decision taken by his colleagues was expected in view of the manner of Herminio dos Santos’ behaviour.