The East African Community (EAC) on Friday, April 7, joined Rwandans in the 29th commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.
This was during a commemoration event attended by EAC staff, and international community representatives based in Arusha, Tanzania, and Arusha residents led by Arumeru District Commissioner, Emmanuella K. Mtatifikolo.
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The commemoration begun with a walk to remember from the EAC Secretariat Headquarters to Arusha City Centre (Clock Tower) followed by a wreath laying ceremony.
As the world remembers the darkest period in Rwanda&039;s history, the EAC recognises the tremendous strides the country has made over the past 29 years in rebuilding and reconciling its society.
The EAC Secretary-General, Peter Mathuki, commended Rwanda for its resilience and determination to rise above the horrors of the past.
In his tweet, he emphasized the importance of translating the "NEVER
AGAIN" slogan into concrete actions as the region strives towards being "One People for One Destiny."
As part of the process of taking full ownership of the annual event for the commemoration of the Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, the EAC Council of Ministers has set aside in the EAC annual calendar of activities the date of April 7 for annual commemoration.
The EAC&039;s participation in the commemoration serves as a reminder of the organization's commitment to promoting peace, security, and stability in the region.
It attests that commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi is not just about remembering the victims and survivors of the Genocide, but also celebrating the progress made in the present and looking towards a brighter future.