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Mourners during a decent burial of victims at the 12th commemoration of the Genocide against the Tutsi at Nyundo Genocide memorial site. On May 1, 1994 at Nyundo Catholic Church in Rubavu district, more Tutsi were slaughtered.
Kwibuka

May 1, 1994: Genocide enters new month with continuing atrocities

Wednesday, May 01, 2024
Some remains of different equipment that were properties of victims of Genocide against the Tutsi, who were exhumed from mass graves. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Kwibuka

April 26, 1994: 20,000 Tutsi massacred in Tambwe

Friday, April 26, 2024
Gen Romeo Dallaire,the force commander of UNAMIR, a United Nations peacekeeping force for Rwanda in 1994 when the Genocide against the Tutsi was taking place. Courtesy
Kwibuka

April 25, 1994: UN avoids labelling Tutsi killings as genocide

Thursday, April 25, 2024
April 24, 1994 was the 18th day of the Genocide against the Tutsi. Tutsi refugees began arriving in Kabgayi, in Muhanga on April 20,1994. Internet
Kwibuka

April 24, 1994: Tutsi killed in Kabgayi, Ruhango

Wednesday, April 24, 2024
An excavator exhumes remains of Tutsi victims at a dam in Gatsibo. File
Kwibuka

April 23, 1994: Tutsi thrown into Nyamagana pond, Burundians take part in killings

Tuesday, April 23, 2024
On ApriI 22, 1994, at the Benedictines Sisters’ Monastery in Huye, nuns turned away the Tutsi who wanted to take refuge there. Courtesy
Kwibuka

April 22, 1994: Catholic nuns turn away Tutsi seeking refuge at monastery

Monday, April 22, 2024
On April 21, 1994, the United Nations disregarded the urgent calls regarding the escalating crisis in Rwanda as the UN Security Council amended the UNAMIR mandate and withdrew a portion of its troops from the country.
Kwibuka

April 21, 1994: UN ignores warnings, adopts resolution to withdraw some troops from Rwanda

Sunday, April 21, 2024
First Lady Jeannette Kagame pays tribute to Queen Rosalie Gicanda at Mwima Mausoleum in Nyanza District on Saturday, April 20. All photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Kwibuka

PHOTOS: First Lady Jeannette Kagame pays tribute to late Queen Gicanda

Saturday, April 20, 2024
April 20, 1994, is when Queen Rosalie Gicanda was assassinated in Butare during the Genocide against the Tutsi. Courtesy
Kwibuka

April 20, 1994: Queen Rosalie Gicanda assassinated, over 20,000 people burnt to death in church compound

Saturday, April 20, 2024
Youth touring the memorial centre as they learn more about the Genocide against the Tutsi. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Kwibuka

Where youth can find information about the Genocide

Friday, April 19, 2024
On April 17, 1994, the genocidal government held a meeting in which some Governors were replaced by others considered more capable of speeding up the killings. File
Kwibuka

April 17, 1994: Genocidal government appoints extremist officials to expedite killings

Wednesday, April 17, 2024
George Jean Claude Murekeyimana, 41-year-old Orthodox priest, during the interview at Iwacu Recovery Centre in Nyamata, Bugesera District. Photo by Christianne Murengerantwari
Religion

From struggle to strength: An Orthodox priest’s battle with alcohol addiction

Wednesday, April 17, 2024