Rwanda marks anniversary of Tutsi genocide.
Rwanda marked the 32nd anniversary of the genocide against the Tutsi people. The event, called ‘Kwibuka,’ honors the memory of over 800,000 victims. A new art project is creating drawings to remember those who died.
The genocide occurred on April 7th, and it saw the deaths of over 800,000 people. The event is known as ‘Kwibuka,’ which translates to ‘remember’ in Kinyarwanda. Younger generations are working to understand the genocide. They are using art and other methods to explore the history. A large march for remembrance took place at the Gisozi National Memorial in Kigali.
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Highlights
Genocide Anniversary Marked
Rwanda marked the 32nd anniversary of the genocide against the Tutsi people on April 7th.
Over 800,000 Victims
More than 800,000 people were killed in the 1994 genocide.
‘Art for Memories’ Project
A project is creating drawings to honor victims without photographs.
Kagame Calls for Action
President Kagame called for action against extremism during the commemorations.
Younger Generations Remember
Younger generations are learning about the genocide through art and other means.