Rwandan genocide memory demands truth, not silence

Author: Charles Onyango-ObboPublished on: April 11, 2026Country: Rwanda

Society & Lifestyle

Rwandan genocide memory demands truth, not silence

On April 7, 2026, the 32nd commemoration of the genocide against the Tutsi took place in Nairobi, where parents explained the horrors of the genocide to their children. A Rwandan children's choir opened the ceremony, prompting reflections on how to discuss the genocide with young ones. The article also highlights stories of bravery, such as that of Zura Karuhimbi, who hid Tutsis during the genocide.

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