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Kagame: Paris memorial honors dignity and history of Rwandans
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Kagame: Paris memorial honors dignity and history of Rwandans

From The New Times · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Rwandan President Paul Kagame described the new memorial in France as a mark of respect for Rwandans' dignity and history.
  • The memorial is the first permanent one in France dedicated to victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.
  • Kagame stated the monument serves as a powerful symbol that preserves historical truth.

Rwandan President Paul Kagame has hailed the opening of France's first permanent memorial to the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. Kagame described the monument as a significant "mark of respect for the dignity of Rwandans, and history."

The memorial, located in France, stands as a powerful symbol intended to preserve historical truth. Its establishment marks a crucial step in acknowledging and remembering the atrocities committed during the genocide. President Kagame emphasized its importance in ensuring that the events of 1994 are never forgotten and that the victims are honored.

a mark of respect for the dignity of Rwandans, and history.

โ€” Paul KagameDescribing the significance of the first permanent memorial for victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in France.

Kagame's remarks highlight the significance of international recognition and remembrance efforts for the Rwandan genocide. The establishment of this permanent memorial in France is seen as a testament to the ongoing commitment to confronting the past and educating future generations about the genocide.

a powerful symbol that preserves historical truth.

โ€” Paul KagameCommenting on the newly opened memorial in France.
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Originally published by The New Times in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.