The event that took place in Mali capital city, Bamako was attended by over 2500 people.
At the event also was the African Union High Representative for Mali and Sahel, Pierre Buyoya, the Deputy Special Representatives of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilisation Mission in Mali (MINUSMA), Mbaranga Gasarabwe.
Speaking at the event, the president of Rwandan community in Mali explained that the genocide committed against the Tutsi in Rwanda was systematically planned.
He said that Tutsi faced adverse atrocities. He revolved around the reason for commemoration saying that it is an opportunity to remember the hardships which slain victims faced.
The Ambassador of Rwanda in Mali, Dr Mathias Harebamungu said that commemorating the genocide committed against the Tutsi is not intended to draw sympathy from the World but remembering precious lives so brutally taken.
He thanked the Malian government through President Keita for standing with Rwandans in different ways.
President Keita saluted the bravery of Rwandans in overcoming dark history and becoming a role model country in Africa.
In the event, President Keita and Ambassador Harebamungu light the the flame of remembrance.
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