Genocide survivor meets her rescuers 24 years later

A dramatic scene played out over the weekend during a Genocide commemoration event in Kirehe District when a survivor met her rescuers for the first time in 24 years.
Florentine Benimana (centre) and her rescuers Rwagihanga (left) and his daughter Virginie Kamagennye alias Makwikwi. Photos/Kelly Rwamapera.
Florentine Benimana (centre) and her rescuers Rwagihanga (left) and his daughter Virginie Kamagennye alias Makwikwi. Photos/Kelly Rwamapera.
Genocide survivor Benimana went on her knees to thank his rescuers for being there for her and her siblings during the Genocide.
Genocide survivor Benimana went on her knees to thank his rescuers for being there for her and her siblings during the Genocide.
Officials during the commemoration at Nyarubuye Genocide Memorial on Saturday. Kelly Rwamapera
Officials during the commemoration at Nyarubuye Genocide Memorial on Saturday. Kelly Rwamapera
Kelly Rwamapera