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    Published On: Mon, Apr 13th, 2015
    English / featured1 / Irembo / Latestnews | By gahiji

    Inmates urged to fight genocide ideology

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    Rwanda National Police (RNP) initiated discussions for prisoners aimed at fighting genocide ideology, denial and to honor those who perished 21 years ago during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.

    While speaking to inmates in Musanze Prison on April 9, Chief Supt. Dismas Rutaganira, the Northern Regional Police Commander, reminded them that speaking the truth will continue to heal the wounds of the survivors and a crucial factor in unity and peace building.

    He reminded them that they have an important role to play in the fight against genocide revisionist ideologies, especially among individuals who may seek to spread such ideologies within the prison population.

    “While you are still in prison, endeavor to protect the history of Rwanda and do not support anyone with genocide ideologies. Even when your time for being released comes, maintain the culture of being a truthful Rwandan and contribute meaningfully to the development of your communities,” he said.

    The inmates were also led in prayers by Pastor Jonas Matabaro Mporana of Musanze Restoration Church, who also urged them to live Godly lives by honoring those who were murdered in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.

     “We should all denounce the evil that happened here in Rwanda in 1994, which was orchestrated by leaders and Rwandans against their fellow Rwandans. As individuals, you should be the difference and lead others in protecting the image of survivors and honoring the memory of Rwanda’s history,” Pastor Matabaro said.

    One of the inmates, Ezechiel Bazimenyera, who spoke on behalf of others, commended Police for providing a platform on which they can discuss about the genocide and provide testimonies in memory of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.

     “Rwandans know what happened in Rwanda was evil and those trying to refute that the Genocide happened are only in self-denial. We should always have such frank discussions to speak the truth and find the way forward, and sensitize those who still harbor ideologies,” he said.

    Rwandans and friends of Rwanda all over the world on April 7 commenced weeklong activities organised to mark the 21st anniversary of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, with a special focus on fighting against genocide denial and ideology.

    Over one million Rwandans were massacred in just a period 100 days between April and July, 21 years ago

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