The message was delivered during the Kwibuka32 commemoration held in Seoul on April 7, 2026, where diplomats, government officials, members of the Rwandan community, and friends of Rwanda gathered under the theme “Remember – Unite – Renew.”
The event began with a Walk to Remember, honoring the victims, supporting survivors, and paying tribute to those who stopped the Genocide and contributed to Rwanda’s liberation.
Participants reflected on the historical reality of the Genocide against the Tutsi, which was planned and executed, leading to the killing of more than one million innocent Tutsi in just 100 days, from April to July 1994.
Representing the Government of the Republic of Korea, Chung Kwangyong, Director-General for African and Middle Eastern Affairs, noted that Rwanda’s journey of recovery and transformation resonates with the Korean people, who have also overcome the devastation of war to rebuild their nation.
He commended Rwanda’s resilience and highlighted its emergence as a hub of innovation and a model for sustainable development.
Speaking at the event, Chafik Rachadi, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco and Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, emphasized the importance of vigilance against hate speech and division, calling for continued global commitment to human dignity and the prevention of atrocities.
Rwanda’s Ambassador to South Korea, Bakuramutsa Nkubito stressed that remembrance must remain active and grounded in truth.
He highlighted that ‘genocide denial and distortion, particularly in the digital age, constitute a continuation of genocide ideology and must be firmly confronted’.
He further underscored Rwanda’s continued commitment to unity, reconciliation, and resilience, noting that these values have been central to the country’s rebuilding process over the past three decades.
Thirty-two years after the Genocide, concerns remain over the persistence of denial and distortion, increasingly spread through digital platforms and transnational networks, a trend the Embassy warned must be actively countered.
The commemoration also highlighted Rwanda’s progress in rebuilding a united nation founded on the principle of Ndi Umunyarwanda, reflecting inclusive governance, justice, and reconciliation.
The Embassy called on the international community to uphold the truth, combat genocide denial and hate speech, and ensure accountability by bringing genocide fugitives to justice in line with international obligations.
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