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PM's office, ministries honor staff killed in Genocide against Tutsi
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PM's office, ministries honor staff killed in Genocide against Tutsi

From The New Times · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Prime Minister's office and various ministries honored former staff members who were killed during the Genocide against the Tutsi.
  • Wreaths were laid in a solemn ceremony to commemorate the victims.
  • The event served as a remembrance of those lost during the genocide.

Officials from the Prime Minister's office and several ministries gathered to honor former colleagues who perished during the Genocide against the Tutsi. The ceremony, held on Friday, May 29, included the laying of wreaths to commemorate the victims.

Among those present were State Minister Uwihanganye, Minister Ines Mpambara, Minister Bizimana, and Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva. They paid their respects at Ntarama, a site significant to the genocide's history.

The act of laying wreaths symbolizes a collective remembrance and a commitment to never forget the atrocities committed during the genocide. It serves as a solemn tribute to the lives lost and the profound impact of the genocide on Rwanda.

This commemoration underscores the importance of acknowledging the past and honoring the memory of those who were victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi. It reflects a national effort to ensure that such horrific events are remembered and that lessons are learned for the future.

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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.