As Rwandans continue the one hundred days of remembrance for the 21st time of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, residents of Rwamagana District gathered in Kigabiro Sector to pay tribute to those killed in and around Bibare, formerly commune Rutonde
The commemoration was also attended by officials from security and other public and private institutions, who laid wreath at a mass grave of victims in the area.
Jeanne d’Arc Muhawenimana, the Deputy Speaker of Parliament, while speaking at the commemoration, reminded Rwandans that they are blessed to have a good leadership that strive for the peace, security and well being of all.
She noted that this focused leadership will also ensure that all those who had a hand in the genocide that claimed over one million lives, will be brought to justice.
The Inspector General of Police, Emmanuel K. Gasana, said that remembering is a “must” in order to preserve the tragic history and reinforce Rwanda’s “Never Again” philosophy.
He urged survivors to strive to live adding that the effort and power that stopped the genocide have multiplied to ensure that such crimes against humanity never happens again and provide a crime free Rwanda.
“Those who want to take us back will fail because the effort that stopped the genocide that took our fellow citizens, have multiplied. We should all stand up against anyone with genocide denial or other ideas that would want to rewrite history,” IGP Gasana said.
He further assured Rwandans and survivors in particular, of their security but challenged them to be active partners in this noble course.
“Security organs are there to ensure that you enjoy a secure and peaceful environment as you develop your families and the country.”
He echoed that those who orchanstrated the genocide will be pursued to ensure that justice is served.
As Rwandans remember, he emphasized, they should strive for self reliance and engage on family and community development activities to further eradicate poverty in the country.
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