Rwanda: After 31 Years, Genocide Survivors Persist in Search for Lost Loved Ones

Rwanda: After 31 Years, Genocide Survivors Persist in Search for Lost Loved Ones

Digital tools and the internet have played a key role in the tracing process, with many sharing their photos and stories publicly.

Ohio State to host Kwibuka event to commemorate 31st anniversary of genocide against Tutsi in Rwanda

A memorial in Rwanda for victims of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi. Credit: Courtesy of Hollie N. Nzitatira Ohio State will host Kwibuka, an event commemorating the 31st anniversary of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, Saturday. This Kwibuka is one of 34 events across the United States organized by IBUKA USA, an organization founded by survivors of the genocide who are devoted to supporting other survivors and promoting genocid…

In Kigali Sector, Nyarugenge District, on Friday, April 25, 2025, there was an event to commemorate the 31st anniversary of the Genocide against the Tutsi, remembering those who were killed and thrown into Nyabarongo and other rivers. The event took place at a place known as Ruliba, near the Nyabarongo River, in the City of Kigali. Here is the Genocide Memorial against the Tutsi built on the Nyabarongo River that runs through Kigali Sector, wher…