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Vincent Karega, the Ambassador at Large in the Great Lakes Region, said the divisionism introduced by colonial powers, particularly Belgium, laid the foundation for ethnic hatred in Rwanda.
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Amb Karega: Belgium’s colonial divide is root cause of genocide ideology in region

Thursday, April 10, 2025
Mourners at Ntarama Genocide Memorial, the former Catholic Church. On April 10, the role of the church in supporting the genocidal regime became increasingly evident. Sam Ngenda
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Genocide timeline, April 10, 1994: Church’s complicity takes shape

Thursday, April 10, 2025
Thousands of youths attend the annual commemoration event "Our Past" at Nyanza Kicukiro Genocide Memorial, on Wednesday. All photos by Dan GATSINZI
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Kwibuka31: How Rwandan youth is using art as a weapon of healing

Thursday, April 10, 2025
Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) and the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) officials observe a moment of silence at Kigali Genocide Memorial on Wednesday, Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) and the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) officials observe a moment of silence at Kigali Genocide Memorial on Wednesday, April 10. Photos by Kellya Keza
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Kwibuka 31: Youth urged to combat genocide ideology, promote national unity

Thursday, April 10, 2025
Mourners inside the memorial to honour the victims at Ntarama Genocide Memorial. Sam Ngendahimana
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Explainer: Understanding the ten stages of Genocide

Thursday, April 10, 2025
On April 13, an event will be held at the Rebero Genocide Memorial to honour the politicians who were killed for opposing the Genocide. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
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How districts are marking 100 days of Genocide commemoration

Thursday, April 10, 2025
Kirehe District Mayor Bruno Rangira, lays a wreath in Akagera River during the commemoration of the Genocide victims. Emmanuel Nkangura
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Kwibuka 31: ‘I pretended to be dead until RPA arrived and rescued me’ – genocide survivor

Wednesday, April 09, 2025
Minister of Defense, Juvenal Marizamunda, addresses Rubavu residents, during commemoration of the Genocide victims killed at Nyundo Diocese on Wednesday 9. Photos by Germain Nsanzimana
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Rubavu: Defense minister urges youth to combat genocide ideology

Wednesday, April 09, 2025
Clockwise Celestin Mutabaruka, Dr Vincent Bajinya, Emmanuel Nteziryayo, Celestin Ugirashebuja, Charles Munyaneza are Genocide fugitives who live in the UK. File
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Kwibuka 31: Who are the genocide fugitives still roaming freely in UK?

Wednesday, April 09, 2025
Grégory Doucet, the Mayor of Lyon, the capital city of France’s Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.
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French mayor denounces use of DR Congo crisis to fuel genocide ideology

Wednesday, April 09, 2025
Our Past event happens today, April 9 at Kicukiro Genocide Memorial-File
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Top events to attend during Kwibuka 31: Screenings, books, intergenerational dialogues

Wednesday, April 09, 2025
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Trump advisor honours victims of Genocide against Tutsi

Wednesday, April 09, 2025
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Rwandans in Poland, Canada honour Genocide victims

Wednesday, April 09, 2025
Thibault Relecom, owner of Skol Brewery Ltd, lays a wreath to honour victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi at Nyanza-Kicukiro Genocide Memorial on April 8. All photos by Craish Bahizi
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Skol pays tribute to Genocide victims, urges continued fight against genocide ideology

Wednesday, April 09, 2025
A night vigil at Nyundo Genocide Memorial, in Nyundo Sector, Rubavu District, on Tuesday, April 8. Photos by Germain Nsanzimana
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Kwibuka 31: Rubavu survivors feel secure despite persistent genocide ideology in DR Congo

Wednesday, April 09, 2025
On April 9, 1994, saw the French government move to evacuate its own citizens from Rwanda as massacres spread across the country.
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April 9, 1994: As Tutsi killings rage, France evacuates citizens, Akazu members

Wednesday, April 09, 2025
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Kwibuka 31: Switzerland stands with Rwanda

Wednesday, April 09, 2025
Red Cross volunteers help a trauma victim at Nyanza-Kicukiro Genocide Memorial. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
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Healing across generations: How to share Genocide stories with youth

Wednesday, April 09, 2025
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Genocide Timeline - April 8: Interim govt incites massacres, presidential guard joins campaign

Wednesday, April 09, 2025
Carl Wilkens, the American missionary who chose to stay in Rwanda during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, addresses mourners during the commemoration in USA, on April 7. Courtesy
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US missionary who stayed in Rwanda during 1994 Genocide hails gacaca courts

Tuesday, April 08, 2025