Militias Fear Rwandan Return

IWPR a year ago Region: Rwanda

By Jacque Kahorha in Goma (AR No. 167, 17-Apr-08) Many of the estimated 6,000 Hutu militia fighters now in the eastern provinces of the Democratic Republic of Congo, DRC, say they won’t be treated fairly if they return to Rwanda. Many of these fighters say they fled Rwanda more than ten years ago as children, yet fear they will be accused of participating in the Rwandan genocide should they go back. And al... more

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Scott Harrison's 'charity' brings clean water to Africa

Ground Report 2 years ago Region: Rwanda

Scott Harrison tells the story of charity : water and how the nonprofit brings clean water to communities in Africa. charity : is based in New York City has raised over $1 million in its first year, by selling $20 bottles of water. Directed by Jordan Lofrgen. Music by Kyle Chipman. more

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Achitect Of 1994 Rwandan Massacre Sentenced To Life Behind Bars

Can Tran 11 months ago Region: Rwanda

After fourteen years, the victims of the Rwandan Genocide will get their day of justice. In Tanzania, former Rwandan Colonel Theoneste Bagosora stood trial before the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda. During that time, over one-million Tutsis were killed by Hutu militias. Bagosora was considered to be the brains behind the bloody massacre. At sixty-seven years of age, Bagosora has been convicted and sente... more

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Bush Says That Violence In Darfur Must End

Can Tran a year ago Region: Rwanda

US President Bush would bring up the genocide in 1994 where Tutsis and moderate Hutus were murdered in the 100 days of the brutal killings. On a side note, there is a conflict going on in DR Congo where there is a conflict between the government forces and the rebel forces of dissident general Laurent Nkunda. Nkunda had claimed that he is protecting his fellow Tutsis from radical Hutus. In Rwanda, Bush has made ple... more

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Ideology of Genocide 'Still Taught' In Rwandan Schools

Can Tran a year ago Region: Rwanda

An investigation launched by Rwanda’s parliament have found cases where students at some schools were made to wear different uniforms in accordance to their respective ethnic groups along with reading books inciting hatred for one another. However, the education minister Jeanne d’Arc Majawamariya said those who are responsible have been punished. However, Mujawamariya could be sacked by the MPs for this... more

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