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Thirty Years After the Rwandan Genocide:

A Look at Kagame’s Legacy and Rwanda’s Future

It has been thirty years since the Rwandan genocide, a harrowing episode in history where an estimated 800,000 people, including Tutsis, moderate Hutus, and members of the Twa ethnic group, were murdered by the majority Hutu ethnic group. This tragedy was fueled by a combination of Belgian colonial favoritism, hate-driven media, and the international community's inadequate response.

Tensions between the Hutus and Tutsis had long simmered. Belgian colonialists, influenced by now-debunked racial theories, favored the Tutsis, exacerbating resentment among the Hutu majority. In 1959, the Hutus revolted violently against the Tutsi elite and Belgian colonizers, resulting in many Tutsis fleeing to neighboring countries. The Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF), primarily composed of Tutsi exiles, was perceived as a threat to the Hutu government, intensifying the conflict.

On April 6, 1994, President Juvenal Habyarimana was assassinated. The identity of the assailant remains unknown, but the Hutu government quickly blamed the RPF, triggering a systematic campaign of murder. Over the next one hundred days, the genocide spread across Rwanda, only ending when the RPF captured Kigali on July 4, 1994.

In response to the genocide, the United Nations established the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda to prosecute those responsible. While the tribunal aimed to address the overwhelming number of cases and foster reconciliation, it had mixed results. It aided in justice but also exposed survivors to further trauma and threats. Despite criticisms, many believe it was crucial in Rwanda’s path to recovery.

Paul Kagame has been Rwanda’s president for the past twenty-four years, overseeing significant economic progress and poverty reduction. However, his presidency has been marred by allegations of human rights abuses, including restrictions on freedom of expression, repression of political opposition, and arbitrary detentions. The international community remains divided on how to reconcile Kagame’s economic achievements with these concerns.

The genocide remains a profound part of Rwanda’s legacy. As the country continues to navigate its path forward, it must balance economic progress with the protection of human rights. The global community's continued support will be vital in striving for a future where economic development and personal freedoms are harmonized.

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Understanding Genocide: Is Russia Committing it in Ukraine?

Genocide has been defined in the international law as an action which is premeditated and geared towards the partial or total annihilation of a national, ethnic, racial or religious group. They include: administrating death to members, inflicting grievous bodily harm or mental suffering, exposing to life threatening illness or disease, and disregard to prevent births within the Group. The main concern, that has been fueled by the war in Ukraine, is the possibility of genocidal actions on the part of Russia. Presence of such actions as targeted attacks on civilians, forced deportations, the destruction of Ukraine’s infrastructure can be considered to correspond to actions that take place during genocide. Whether these actions fall neatly into the GENOCIDE definition under the law is still under probe by the international agencies. Nevertheless, actual violence and persecution of Ukrainians have attracted much negative response.

Read more: Whats genocide and is Russia committing it in Ukraine

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Holocaust Remembrance Day 2024

On this International Holocaust Remembrance Day 2024, we solemnly reflect on the atrocities of the past, shedding tears for the millions who suffered unimaginable horrors. Let us vow never to forget, tirelessly working towards a world where such atrocities are inconceivable. May the memory of the Holocaust inspire compassion, understanding, and a collective commitment to ensure that such darkness never engulfs humanity again.

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Remembering Kristallnacht 1938 : A Night of TerrorKristallnacht 1938, known as the "Night of Broken Glass," was a turning point in Nazi Germany’s campaign of terror against Jews. Synagogues burned, businesses destroyed, and lives shattered—this night marked the beginning of a dark chapter in history. How did Kristallnacht pave the way for the Holocaust?🎥 Visit our YouTube channel to see more! 🎥https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC79oPmcGmZt6YyttMWWA-HA#Kristallnacht #NightOfBrokenGlass #1938History #HolocaustRemembrance #NaziGermany #JewishHistory #NeverForget #AntiSemitism #WWIIPrecursors #HolocaustEducation #HumanRights #GermanHistory #DarkHistory #HistoryRemembers #GenocideAwareness #Remembrance #NaziAtrocities #WorldWarIIHistory #HistoryOfHate #RememberingKristallnacht #PulseVibesMedia