President Macron disclosed it yesterday as he hosted representatives of Ibuka-France at his office.
Macron takes the decision a few days after receiving the invitation to participate in the 25th commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against Tutsi where he will be represented by France parliamentarian of Rwandan origin Hervé Berville.
During talks with representatives of Ibuka-France; Macron expressed consolidation with them in remembrance period contemplating on heinous killings that characterized the 20 century.
Following the discussions, France presidency announced three resolutions by Macro aligning with ‘the implementation of what he promised President Paul Kagame during his previous visit to Paris on 24th May 2018.’
These include establishing a special commission of researchers and experts in history to investigate and analyze documents on Rwanda’s history between 1990-1994 kept in France.
President Macron said that the committee of eight experts led by Prof. Vincent Duclert will assume the task of ‘Assessing writings kept in France related to genocides between 1990 and 1994 to analyze the role of France activities during that period and contributing to better understanding of Genocide against Tutsi.’
The delegation will make the report within two years and facilitate the preparation of curriculum for the education of genocide history in France.
President Macron also unveiled that a platform to explain the history of the 1994 Genocide against Tutsi and mobilizing people to engage in research projects on genocide with an emphasis on Tutsi genocide is set to be established.
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