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April 7th is observed as Genocide Memorial Day in Rwanda. This day marks the beginning of the genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda in 1994.
During the Rwandan Genocide, which lasted for approximately 100 days, an estimated 800,000 Tutsi and moderate Hutu were systematically killed by Hutu extremists. The genocide was fueled by longstanding ethnic tensions and political divisions within Rwandan society.
Genocide Memorial Day serves as a time for reflection, remembrance, and honoring the victims of the genocide. It is a day to pay tribute to those who lost their lives, to acknowledge the survivors, and to reaffirm the commitment to preventing such atrocities from happening again.
On this day, Rwandans participate in memorial ceremonies, visit genocide memorials and mass graves, and engage in acts of commemoration and mourning. It is a solemn occasion that reminds the world of the tragic consequences of hatred, intolerance, and division, and the importance of promoting peace, reconciliation, and unity.
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