Though Rwanda has come a long way since the 1994 genocide, scars of the past still haunt the nation
Rwanda prepares to mark 30th anniversary of genocide against Tutsi minority.
- Bilawal Riaz
- 1 min read
Rwanda is gearing up to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the genocide against the Tutsi minority. With new mass graves still being uncovered, global delegations will gather in Kigali for the somber event. French President Macron recently admitted that France could have stopped the genocide but lacked the will to do so, acknowledging overwhelming responsibility. Since President Kagame took power, Rwanda has seen peace but also criticism for stifling dissent. The genocide in 1994 claimed around 800,000 lives, with extremist Hutu targeting Tutsi. Rwanda’s political landscape is dominated by Kagame’s ruling party, with little opposition and accusations of rights abuses. Efforts for national reconciliation continue, with a push for unity among different ethnic groups. Rwanda’s economic hub in Kigali stands in contrast to widespread poverty in rural areas. Rwanda’s young population offers hope for a future free from ethnic divides, although tensions with neighboring countries, including Congo, persist.