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The Rwandan community in India and friends of Rwanda on Monday, April 7, observed the 31st commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi
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Rwandans in India honour Genocide victims

Monday, April 07, 2025
Arsenal defender Jurren Timber pays tribute to Genocide victims laid to rest at Kigali Genocide Memorial-File
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Kwibuka31: Arsenal, PSG stand with Rwanda in commemoration

Monday, April 07, 2025
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Rwandans in Nigeria commemorate Genocide against the Tutsi

Monday, April 07, 2025
Philbert Gakwenzire, the President of Ibuka, an umbrella association of Genocide survivors, addresses mourners during the Night of Vigil at BK Arena on Monday, April 7. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
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Kwibuka31: Countries supporting FDLR must be held accountable – Ibuka

Monday, April 07, 2025
Security personnel lay wreath to pay tribute to victims during the official launch of the 31st Commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, on April 7. Photos by Emmanuel Nkangura
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Kwibuka 31: Genocide in Kayonza ‘unfolded with unprecedented speed’ – survivor

Monday, April 07, 2025
The commemoration was attended by officials from the government of Ethiopia, members of the diplomatic corps, international organisations, and the Rwandan community in Ethiopia.
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AU Chair: Humanity should never stand by in face of genocide

Monday, April 07, 2025
Ambassador James Musoni and Zimbabwe's Foreign Affairs and International Trade Minister Professor Amon Murirwa lit candles during the commemoration event in Zambia on Monday
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Kwibuka 31: Zimbabwe stands in solidarity with Rwanda, says foreign minister

Monday, April 07, 2025
UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay during her visit in Rwanda in September 2023. Courtesy
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Rwanda, UNESCO join efforts to teach history of Genocide against the Tutsi

Monday, April 07, 2025
Maxime Prévot, Belgium’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister and the Minister of National Unity and Civic Engagement (MINUBUMWE), Jean-Damascène Bizimana.
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Belgium’s links with DR Congo-FDLR alliance ‘leaves no room for ambiguity’, says minister

Monday, April 07, 2025
United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres
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Kwibuka31: UN chief urges global efforts to combat hate speech

Monday, April 07, 2025
Anaclet Mwumvaneza, Bishop of Nyundo Diocese and Chairperson of the Episcopal Commission for Justice and Peace who signed the statement. File
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Kwibuka31: Catholic Church urges faithful to assist Genocide survivors

Monday, April 07, 2025
The Secretary General of the East African Community (EAC), Veronica Nduva, lights a candle during the commemoration of the Genocide against the Tutsi in Arusha as they join Rwandans to remember the 1994 Genocide.
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Kwibuka31: EAC sounds alarm on looming genocide signs in region

Monday, April 07, 2025
President Paul Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame and other mourners observe a moment of silence at the event at Kigali Genocide Memorial on Monday, April 7.
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Kagame says one country threatened Minister Bizimana with visa restrictions

Monday, April 07, 2025
President Kagame addressing Rwandans as the country and the rest of the world commenced the commemoration period of the 1994 Genocide against the Tusti, on April 7. Dan Gatsinzi
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Kagame urges Rwandans to fight for their dignified lives

Monday, April 07, 2025
Jean-Damascène Bizimana, the Minister of National Unity and Civic Engagement delivers his remarks at the commemoration event at Kigali Genocide Memorial on Monday, April 7. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
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Role of Belgium in decades-long violence against Tutsi exposed as Rwanda marks Genocide

Monday, April 07, 2025
Rwanda’s Ambassador to Japan, Marie Claire Mukasine, speaks during the Kwibuka 31 event hosted Josai International University on Monday, April 7.
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Kwibuka 31: Josai University in Japan honours Genocide victims

Monday, April 07, 2025
English Premier League giants Arsenal have joined Rwanda in marking the 31st commemoration of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi.
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Kwibuka31: Arsenal stand with Rwanda in commemoration

Monday, April 07, 2025
April 7, 1994, marks the day Rwanda spiraled into the horrors of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, a brutal campaign that claimed over one million lives in just 100 days.
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Genocide Timeline April 7, 1994: The day Rwanda plunged into Genocide

Monday, April 07, 2025
Rwandans and friends of Rwanda all over the world will, from April 7 to 13, commence a week of commemoration activities to mark 31 years after the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. PHOTO BY DAN GATSINZI
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VOXPOP: Rwandans reflect on commemoration, reconciliation journey 31 years after Genocide against the Tutsi

Monday, April 07, 2025
Rwandans and friends of Rwanda all over the world will, from April 7 to 13, commence a week of commemoration activities to mark 31 years after the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. Dan Gatsinzi
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31 years later, Rwanda remembers

Monday, April 07, 2025