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French court convicts writer, publisher for denying Rwandan Genocide
Amina Wako  |  Dec 11, 2024

The court ordered them to pay nearly $15,000 in fines and an additional $11,000 in damages to the three human rights organisations that brought the ca...

UN Adviser on Genocide Prevention welcomes verdict against ex-Rwandan doctor Eugène Rwamucyo
Amina Wako  |  Nov 06, 2024

The conviction of Rwamucyo is particularly significant as it highlights a broader concern: despite numerous indictments and international arrest warra...

Rwanda's Museum for Campaign Against Genocide preserves legacy of resilience
Amina Wako  |  Nov 05, 2024

The museum stands as a warning to future generations about the perils of hatred and the importance of vigilance against such atrocities.

UN prosecutor confirms death of last two Rwanda genocide fugitives
Reuters  |  May 15, 2024

The prosecutor said investigations had shown that fugitives "Ryandikayo" and Charles Sikubwabo had both died in 1998, around four years after they had...

Rwandan court sentences woman found guilty of genocide to life
AFP  |  Apr 13, 2024

The sentencing came days after Rwanda marked 30 years since the genocide carried out by the Hutu regime between April and July 1994.

UN commemorates 30th anniversary of Rwanda genocide in Nairobi event
Hanifa Adan  |  Apr 09, 2024

This year's commemoration theme is "Remember, Unite, Renew".

Kagame pays tribute to Kenya for hosting Rwandan refugees during genocide
Amina Wako  |  Apr 08, 2024

Kenya was represented at the commemoration by Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua who stood in for President William Ruto.

Hotel Rwanda: Film that proved to be double-edged sword for Kigali
The Conversation  |  Apr 07, 2024

The government accused Rusesabagina of supporting anti-Rwanda groups. He was charged with terrorism, arson, kidnapping and murder over two attacks in...

Rwanda commemorates 30 years since genocide
AFP  |  Apr 07, 2024

Kagame is expected to give a speech at a 10,000-seat arena in the capital, where Rwandans will later hold a candlelight vigil for those killed in the...

Rwandan envoy to Kenya warns over global rise of hate speech
Hanifa Adan  |  Apr 06, 2024

Ngoga reiterated that genocides are not spontaneous occurrences but are rooted in deep-seated prejudices, discrimination, and the systematic dehumanis...

A couple's long quest for Rwanda genocide justice
AFP  |  Apr 06, 2024

For 30 years Dafroza, 69, and Alain Gauthier, 75, have dedicated much of their spare time and now retirement to trawling parts of Rwanda to search for...

'Never again': Rwanda marks 30th anniversary of genocide
AFP  |  Apr 03, 2024

More than 800,000 people, mainly ethnic Tutsis but also moderate Hutus, were killed in the murderous onslaught described as one of the darkest episode...

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