"Rwanda's Ongoing Struggle: Commemorating the 1994 Genocide and Seeking Global Recognition"

Rwandan President Paul Kagame blames the international community for allowing the 1994 genocide to happen as Rwanda commemorates 30 years since the tragedy. Despite strong recovery and economic growth, questions remain about genuine reconciliation under Kagame's long rule. Foreign visitors, including Bill Clinton and Israeli President Isaac Herzog, attended the somber events in Kigali. Kagame emphasized the need for unity and criticized critics who question the history of the genocide. The country has outlawed ethnic organization and imposed strict laws against denying the genocide. Mass graves are still being discovered, and a night vigil will be held as part of a week of remembrance activities. Kagame, who has been Rwanda's de facto ruler, faces criticism for creating a climate of fear and troubled relations with neighboring countries.