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An excavator exhumes remains of Tutsi victims at a dam in Gatsibo. File
Kwibuka

April 23, 1994: Tutsi thrown into Nyamagana pond, Burundians take part in killings

Tuesday, April 23, 2024
On ApriI 22, 1994, at the Benedictines Sisters’ Monastery in Huye, 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

Monday, April 22, 2024
Screenwriter, film producer, and director, Joël Karekezi during the interview. Photo by Christianne Murengerantwari
Kwibuka

Director Karekezi on why preserving memory of Genocide through film is key

Monday, April 22, 2024
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

Saturday, April 20, 2024
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

Friday, April 19, 2024
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

Wednesday, April 17, 2024
We remember, with profound respect, the politicians who stood defiant in the face of barbarity.
Editorial

What can we learn from Rwanda's fallen politicians?

Monday, April 15, 2024
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

Sunday, April 14, 2024
Boniface Ngulinzira's children, Cyrille Uwukuli, Olive Isabo, and Marie-Yolanda Ujeneza, testify about their father's life and deeds at Rebero Genocide Memorial on Saturday, April 13, 2024. All Photos by Dan Kwizera.
Kwibuka

PHOTOS: Ngulinzira's children recount last moments with him in 1994, taking Belgian govt to court

Saturday, April 13, 2024
Interahamwe during one of their so-called political meetings a few months before the Genocide against the Tutsi.
Kwibuka

Role of so-called Hutu Power political parties in the planning of the genocide committed against the Tutsi

Friday, April 12, 2024
President Paul Kagame shares his personal story, usually kept to himself as he delivered his remarks during the commemoration event on April 7. Courtesy
Kwibuka

Value of two shades of life: Death of Kagame’s cousin vs protection of diplomats

Sunday, April 07, 2024
Juvenal Habyarimana former president of Rwanda meets Rwandan Armed Forces (ex-FAR) before the genocide. File
Crime

The former Rwandan Armed Forces' central role in preparation of 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi

Saturday, March 02, 2024