Kwibuka 30: Police urges public to abide by commemoration guidelines, report cases of genocide ideology, negation

On Sunday, April 7, Rwanda and friends of Rwanda worldwide will come together to mark the 30th commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, paying tribute to more than one million innocent babies, children, men and women, who were massacred in a period of 100 days. ALSO READ: Police reassure public of security as Rwanda commemorates Genocide The 30th commemoration will be held under the theme: Remember, Unite, Renew. Rwanda National Police (RNP) has reassured the public of the usual safety and security during the commemoration week and the rest of 100 days, which will be characterized by different remembrance events across the country. RNP spokesperson Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Boniface Rutikanga has urged the public to follow Kwibuka guidelines and to be responsive against anything that can affect public safety and security during this commemoration period. Rutikanga said: Kwibuka will be held under the usual safe and secure environment. We call upon the public to refrain from engaging in barred public leisure activities and other prohibited practices. Restricted activities during the commemoration week include projecting football matches, sports competitions, sports betting, concerts, theatres, and playing music that is not related to commemoration, wedding and other mass celebrations. Report any form of genocide ideology He added: These are times to be close to, comfort, and support survivors as we continue to strengthen the unity, preserve the history, justice, and integrity, fight impunity and hate speech. Report any form of genocide ideology, negation, denial, and other acts that influence divisionism and hatred, or pose security threats. ALSO READ: 25 held over genocide ideology The public is urged to share information with the police on the RNP emergency toll-free line 112, WhatsApp line 0788311155 and all known Police contacts in districts as well as other RNP social media platforms.

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Kwibuka 30: Police urges public to abide by commemoration guidelines, report cases of genocide ideology, negation