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 Hudson Kuteesa
Hudson Kuteesa
The United Kingdom’s upper house of parliament, on Tuesday, April 23, approved a government bill to send asylum seekers to Rwanda. Courtesy
International
House of Lords passes UK-Rwanda migration agreement
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said that the UK-Rwanda migration deal will finally get operational within a period of 10 to 12 weeks. Courtesy
Rwanda
UK migrants to start coming to Rwanda within 3 months – British PM
On ApriI 22, 1994 in Ngororero district at the Benedictines Sisters’ Monastery, nuns turned away the Tutsi who wanted to take refuge there. Courtesy
Kwibuka
April 22, 1994: Catholic nuns turn away Tutsi seeking refuge at monastery
On April 21, 1994, the United Nations disregarded the urgent calls regarding the escalating crisis in Rwanda as the UN Security Council amended the UNAMIR mandate and withdrew a portion of its troops from the country.
Kwibuka
April 21, 1994: UN ignores warnings, adopts resolution to withdraw some troops from Rwanda
Rosemary Mbabazi, Rwanda’s High Commissioner to Ghana during a courtesy visit at King Otumfuo Osei Tutu II of the Asante Kingdom at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi  on Friday, April 19
Africa
Monarch of Ghana's Asante Kingdom keen to visit Rwanda
April 20, 1994, is when Queen Rosalie Gicanda was assassinated in Butare during the Genocide against the Tutsi. Courtesy
Kwibuka
April 20, 1994: Queen Rosalie Gicanda assassinated, over 20,000 people burnt to death in church compound
On April 19, 1994, as the Genocide against the Tutsi entered its 12th day, the brutality escalated with perpetrators employing various forms of torture. Getty Images
Kwibuka
April 19, 1994: Tutsi ordered to dig own graves, soldiers shell Amahoro stadium
Thierry Murangira, the spokesperson for Rwanda Investigation Bureau confirmed that they received complaints from several clients of Mugabo.
Crime
RIB probes Rwf100m car importation fraud allegation
On April 18, 1994, President Theodore Sindikubwabo visited some places in rural Rwanda to plan further killings and incite the masses. Internet
Kwibuka
April 18, 1994: Interim president Sindikubwabo, Karemera incite the masses to commit genocide in rural Rwanda
An artist’s impression of King Faisal hospital, that is set to undergo a long-term expansion. According to officials, the new
expansion aims to raise the capabilities in regards to bed capacity from 167 to 600 beds, and bringing on board new
surgical and medical subspecialties. Photo: Courtesy
Health
King Faisal hospital set for major expansion
On April 17, 1994, the genocidal government held a meeting in which some Governors were replaced by others considered more capable of speeding up the killings. File
Kwibuka
April 17, 1994: Genocidal government appoints extremist officials to expedite killings
Cancer patients at Butaro Cancer Centre in Burera District. According to RBC five new hospitals are expected to offer oral chemotherapy services. File
Health
How 5 key hospitals are injecting new impetus into anti-cancer fight
Cancer patients at Butaro Cancer Centre in Burera District. According to RBC five new hospitals are expected to offer oral chemotherapy services. File
Health
How five added hospitals will impact cancer care in Rwanda
On April 16, 1994, Rukumberi, experienced horrific massacres that nearly wiped out the entire Tutsi population there. File
Kwibuka
April 16, 1994: The atrocious Rukumberi killings take shape
Mourners lay flowers on Lake Muhazi to pay tribute to thousands of Tutsi who were dumped in Muhazi during the Genocide against the Tutsi.
Kwibuka
April 15, 1994: Tutsi drowned in Lake Muhazi, children smashed onto walls
On April 14, 1994, killings continued, with remote areas like Birambo in the former Kibuye Prefecture (now Karongi), and Kibeho in Nyaruguru feeling the onslaught. File
Kwibuka
April 14, 1994: Remote areas feel the onslaught of Genocidaires
Mourners at Ruhanga Genocide Memorial site, the former Anglican Church in  Rusororo sector in Gasabo district. File
Kwibuka
April 13, 1994: When churches turned into slaughter houses
Mutesa receives the award for his contribution towards human genetics.
Health
Rwandan doctor wins award for lifetime contribution in human genetics

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