Sunday, April 10, 2016

22nd Commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, organised by Ibuka Suisse.

Yesterday, Saturday April 9th, was the day when Ibuka Suisse commemorated the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. The commemoration was in Geneva- it was a nice ceremonial event where people came and spent time commemorating what happened in April- June 1994 in Rwanda.- It was also a time to meet new people and to experience some Rwandan traditions.
Dr. Michel Gakuba, President of Ibuka Suisse made the opening speech at the 22nd. Commemoration of the Genocide agains the Tutsi in Rwanda.
Mr. Phillippe Brewaeys, Belgian journalist and writer, presented his book "Rwanda 1994: Noir et Blancs; Traqueurs de génocidaires et Sur les traces des tueurs rwandais.
The traditional lighting of the candles is a symbolic act in memories of those who lost their lives.
The Ambassador of Rwanda in Switzerland, Dr. François-Xavier Ngarambe, participated in the Commemoration and delivered a message to those who were there.
#genocide #neveragain #photography #documentary #photojournalism #reportage #webster #nikonpro  #keystone #reverienrurangwa #ibuka‪ #‎rwanda‬ ‪#kwibuka #genocide ‪#‎22years‬

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