Rwandans living in Malawi met in Lilongwe to mark 31 years since the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi people. Government officials from Malawi joined foreign diplomats at the event remembering the tragedy that killed more than one million people. Back in Rwanda, President Paul Kagame lit the Flame of Hope at the Kigali Memorial, starting a flame that will burn for 100 days as a symbol of remembrance.
The Malawi gathering included a silent moment honoring victims. People shared stories from survivors that stressed unity and forgiveness. The United Nations has named April 7 as an international day to reflect on the genocide, asking countries worldwide to remember what happened.
Some leaders have voiced worries about the current violence facing Tutsi people in Congo. East African nations also held events, including a memorial walk in Arusha, Tanzania. These worldwide remembrances help remind everyone about the need for tolerance among different groups. Minister Jean Damascene Bizimana said the ideas behind the genocide still exist today, making it important for everyone to stay alert against hatred.
The Malawi gathering included a silent moment honoring victims. People shared stories from survivors that stressed unity and forgiveness. The United Nations has named April 7 as an international day to reflect on the genocide, asking countries worldwide to remember what happened.
Some leaders have voiced worries about the current violence facing Tutsi people in Congo. East African nations also held events, including a memorial walk in Arusha, Tanzania. These worldwide remembrances help remind everyone about the need for tolerance among different groups. Minister Jean Damascene Bizimana said the ideas behind the genocide still exist today, making it important for everyone to stay alert against hatred.
