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On April 18, 1994, the Interahamwe militia continued targeting and killing Tutsi using guns, grenades, wooden clubs, and machetes
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April 18,1994: Swamps run red as leaders, police intensify Tutsi killings

Friday, April 18, 2025
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“We survived, but the fight isn't over” – Ibuka’s Gakwenzire on genocide denial

Friday, April 18, 2025
The management and staff of Rwanda Printery Company, which owns Imvaho Nshya, contributed to this initiative by donating funds to support the renovation of homes for vulnerable Genocide survivors.
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Ibuka mobilises aid for needy Genocide survivors

Thursday, April 17, 2025
On April 17, 1994, several Tutsi, including patients, their caretakers, and other people who had taken refuge at Kigali University Teaching Hospital (CHUK), were attacked during the Genocide against the Tutsi. Courtesy
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April 17, 1994: Rwanda hospitals become sites of genocidal slaughters

Thursday, April 17, 2025
Eight bodies of victims were laid at Kibungo Genocide Memorial site after being discovered in Remera and Kibungo sectors. Officials urged residents to provide information of unburied victims for a dignfied burial.
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April 14–15, 1994, Kibungo’s 'darkest days' during Genocide against the Tutsi

Wednesday, April 16, 2025
On April 16, 1994, massacres in Rukumberi, now part of Ngoma District, intensified, nearly wiping out the entire Tutsi community in the area.
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April 16, 1994: Genocide massacres peak in Rukumberi

Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Jean Damascène Bizimana, Minister of National Unity and Civic Engagement, has called on Rwandan youth to play a central role in combating the denial of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. Dan Gatsinzi
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Experts tip Rwandan youth on combatting genocide denial online

Wednesday, April 16, 2025
A genocide memorial site that is among memorials to be relocated. File
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Rwanda accelerates consolidation of Genocide memorial sites

Tuesday, April 15, 2025
In Nyaruguru, many Tutsi sought refuge at Muganza Catholic Parish after their homes were burned and their lives threatened. Courtesy
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April 15, 1994: Bulldozer used to crush Tutsi refugees in Nyange

Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Louise Ingabire Kalisa, a genocide survivor shares her testimony during the commemoration event.
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‘Society begins at home’: A survivor’s story of loss, resilience, and rebuilding with Love

Tuesday, April 15, 2025
The remains of 320 victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi have been recovered over the past four days in Nyamata Sector
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Remains of 320 Genocide victims found near Nyamata memorial

Monday, April 14, 2025
Minister Bizimana lays a wreath during the commemoration more than 30,000 victims of the 1994 Genocide laid to rest in Kibeho-Nyaruguru
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Minister Bizimana reflects on clergy’s role in 1994 Genocide

Monday, April 14, 2025
Volunteers help a trauma victim during the commemoration at Nyanza-Kicukiro on April 11. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
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RBC reports 2,000 cases of emotional distress, trauma during Kwibuka week

Monday, April 14, 2025
The 31st edition of commemorations began on April 7 across the world, organized by Rwandan embassies, diaspora communities, and friends of Rwanda.
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Kwibuka 31: A recap of how Rwandans abroad commemorated

Monday, April 14, 2025
On April 14, 1994, the violence escalated, particularly in remote regions such as Birambo in the former Kibuye Prefecture (now Karongi District), and Kibeho in present-day Nyaruguru.
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April 14, 1994: Genocidaires behead Tutsi man to “examine” his brains

Monday, April 14, 2025
Rwanda Security Forces in Mozambique along with Mozambique Security organs and friends of Rwanda commemorated the 31st anniversary of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda.
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Kwibuka31: Rwanda Security Forces in Mozambique commemorate

Sunday, April 13, 2025
Artistes signed under 1.55AM and members of United Generation Basketball visited and paid respects to victimes laid ti rest at Nyanza Genocide Memorial in Nyanza District, South Province-courtesy photos
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Kwibuka 31: 1:55AM artistes honour Genocide victims in Nyanza

Sunday, April 13, 2025
The Chairperson the Rwanda Media Council (RMC), Scovia Mutesi, addresses mourners during a commemoration event to pay tribute to formers journalists killed in Genocide. Photo by RBA
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Govt to erect monument for journalists killed in Genocide

Sunday, April 13, 2025
April 13, the last day of the first week of the Genocide against the Tutsi, was marked by widespread massacres in churches across Kigali
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April 13, 1994: Massacres stain Kigali churches

Sunday, April 13, 2025
Shelter Group Africa management and staff lay a wreath to honour the victims of the Genocide at the Kigali Genocide Memorial on April 9. Courtesy
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Shelter Group/Africa pays tribute to victims of 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, supports survivors

Sunday, April 13, 2025