Every year on April 7, Rwanda commemorates the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.Two years ago after a series of discussions with concerned organizations such as CNLG, IBUKA, Media High Council and Orinfor, the Government stopped the airing of dismal Genocide images and videos. This was on the basis that repeatedly watching these images victimized and traumatized viewers. This is word on the streets on whether Genocide images and videos should be aired.
"Genocide images should be aired but there should be an equilibrium point because there are some people who are easily traumatised and yet for others, the images keep alive the memories of their beloved ones.”
Alain Mukuralinda, Prosecutor Spokesperson.
"These images should be aired because they teach people who weren’t here during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, about what happened. Genocide images act as evidence to people who denounce Genocide by telling lies.”
Francois Twagirayezu, AERG Member.
"These images shown are the images got when the Genocide against the Tutsi was happening so, they should be aired without any problem.”
Cobra, Businessman Kigali.
"Announcements should be made prior to airing any awful Genocide images so that parents and other people who can’t stand watching can take measures on what should be done.”
Jean de Dieu Mucyo, Executive Secretary, CNLG.
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