Is Rwandan genocide aptly remembered?

For many Hutus in the United States, the memorialization of the Rwandan genocide, which happened twenty-three years ago, over-emphasize victimhood on the part of the Tutsis, while silencing the accounts of some Hutus who also suffered from that tragic event. read more

Wars may be germane to human history, but conflicts resulting in genocides are rare. When such conflicts occur, they leave a lasting impression on the survivors. Many governments create spaces that aid the survivors in remembering the atrocities and provide hope that such events would not reoccur. read more

Rwandans carry a Flame of Remembrance past a crowd gathered at Kigali's Kicukiro College of Technology football field. The flame, used to symbolize remembrance and resilience among Rwandans, traveled to the country's 30 districts before arriving in the capital to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Rwandan genocide. read more