World nursing Genocide wound – German president

KIGALI - The visiting President of the Federal Republic of Germany Horst Köhler has expressed sorrow at the horror that befell Rwanda during the 1994 Genocide as the international community looked on. Addressing journalists shortly after visiting Gisozi Genocide Memorial Site yesterday, the German President extended sympathy to Rwanda and relatives of those who perished in the 100-day killing spree, and called on the international community to assist the country in its recovery and development processes. “What Rwanda went through is terrible and it is not a simple experience for anyone,” he said in German.