Rwandan President Paul Kagame delivered a powerful message at a commemoration event in Kigali, expressing disappointment in the international community’s response to the 1994 genocide of Tutsis. The event marked the 30th anniversary of the tragic events that unfolded over a 100-day killing spree, claiming the lives of over 1 million people, mostly from the Tutsi minority ethnic group.
President Kagame emphasized the profound loss suffered by Rwanda and underscored the enduring lessons learned from the tragedy.
He spoke passionately about the need for accountability and remembrance, stating, “Rwandans will never understand why any country would remain intentionally vague about who was targeted in the genocide. Such ambiguity is, in fact, a form of denial, which is a crime in and of itself, and Rwanda will always challenge it.”
The president’s remarks echoed the sentiments of many Rwandans, who continue to grapple with the trauma and devastation caused by the genocide.
Despite the passage of three decades, the wounds remain raw, and the memories of those lost are still vivid in the collective consciousness of the nation. #Kwibuka30
