The resignations came ahead of the four day meeting of the Supreme Military Council (YAS) -- bringing together the heads of the armed forces and government -- which determines promotions and retirement of officers.
Ostavke su podnete uoči četvorodnevog sastanka Vrhovnog vojnog saveta (JAS), koji okuplja komandante oružanih snaga i predstavnike vlade i odlučuje o unapređenjima i penzionisanjima oficira.