Anniversary of Rwandan Genocide Brings Declarations, Warnings -- Voice of America
Rwanda is approaching the anniversary of one of the worst genocides in modern history that killed almost one million people. Officials stress that what happened 17 years ago must never happen again in Rwanda, the rest of Africa, and the world.
April 7, 1994 was the first day of a 100-day initiative led by one of Rwanda's three ethnic groups to exterminate another ethnic group. Almost one million people were killed by friends, neighbors and strangers influenced by a massive propaganda campaign.
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More News On The Anniversary Of The Rwandan Genocide
When the World Turned Its Back: James Nachtwey’s Reflections on the Rwandan Genocide -- Time Magazine
Rwanda commemorates genocide -- KBC
United Nations to Commemorate 1994 Rwanda Genocide at Headquarters, under Theme ‘Rebuilding Rwanda: Reconciliation and Education’ -- IEWY News
My Comment: it is hard to believe that it has already been 17 years.
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