The staff of Rwandan office of the ombudsman led by Dr.Tito Rutaremara have this morning led the newly elected Burundian Chief Ombudsman, Mohamed Rukara and other four delegates to Kigali Memorial site, Gisozi to pay tribute to the victims of the 1994 Rwandan genocide against the Tutsi.
Speaking to Igihe.com shortly after the visit, the Director of Cabinet, office of the ombudsman of Burundi, Donavine Niyongabire said: “Actually we know all that happened to Rwanda since it’s our immediate neighbour but it’s really sad about the history and we don’t wish any other nation across the world to experience what happened in Rwanda. We can say; never again to Rwandan genocide.”
The delegation is in Rwanda for a three-day study tour aimed at obtaining better information on dealing with injustices and ensuring sustainable development back in Burundi.
“Since the Rwanda’s office of the Ombudsman is older and has better experience in dealing with injustices, we want to learn from them and do better when we return back home,” Niyongabire said.
The group will also pay a call courtesy to MINALOC, Rwandan Chambers of Deputies and Senators, Rwanda Initiative for Sustainable Development (RISD) and officials in the Rwandan office of the Ombudsman.
The visit will end with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen ties between the two institutions in order to ensure justice and promote development in the two countries.
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