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world-news1 year ago•4 min saved

"Reflections on the 30th Anniversary of the Rwandan Genocide"

Rwandans mark the 30th anniversary of the genocide that claimed 800,000 lives, with President Paul Kagame leading somber events in Kigali. Foreign dignitaries, including Bill Clinton and South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa, join the commemoration. The genocide, sparked by the downing of a plane carrying then-President Juvénal Habyarimana, saw Tutsis targeted in massacres led by Hutu extremists. While Rwanda has made economic strides, questions remain about reconciliation under Kagame's rule, with critics citing restrictions on free speech and political opponents.

via NPR|

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world-politics1 year ago•7 min saved

"Rwanda's Ongoing Struggle with the Legacy of Genocide"

Rwanda is preparing to mark the 30th anniversary of the genocide against its minority Tutsi, with new mass graves still being discovered. President Paul Kagame, praised for bringing relative peace and stability, faces criticism for intolerance of dissent. France and its allies are criticized for lacking the will to stop the genocide. Rwanda's ruling party is firmly in charge, with no opposition, and Kagame has been accused of exploiting Western guilt over the genocide to entrench his grip on power. While the country has made progress in promoting national unity and economic growth, challenges remain, including poverty outside the capital, troubled relations with neighboring countries, and recent controversies over a deal with Britain to host migrants.

via The Associated Press|

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