By ALICE DUSABIMANA

Today at the Kigali_Memorial, As Rwanda and the rest of the world mark the 29th commemoration of the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi, President Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame laid a wreath at the resting place of over a quarter million victims and observed a moment of silence.

“We have incredible strength coming from this history that tells us we should never allow anybody else to dictate to us how we live our life. That is Rwanda today: we are humble people, we know where we come from, we listen but at the end of the day I want to assure you, that for as long as some of us are still here, we shall have to live our lives, the best way we can, like other people elsewhere in the world. We decided to do the most difficult thing: to forgive. But we cannot forget.” Said President Kagame | #Kwibuka29

"Your Excellency President of the Republic, Rwandans thank you for stopping the Genocide, comforting survivors, reviving hope and life for Rwanda. Those who are bound by the ideology of genocide should let it go and join Rwandans in their choice to be one, looking far and choosing what is right for them. Today marks the 29th commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in #Rwanda. As we remember innocent people killed in the Genocide. Let's remember-unite-renew ." Min. Dr. Damascene.

Eric Mwizerwa, a survivor shared horrors he endured during the Genocide against the Tutsi and his journey towards healing and resilience.

President Paul Kagame and First Lady of Rwanda, light the Flame of Remembrance that will burn bright at the Kigali_Memorial for 100 days in remembrance of the victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi.

Distinguished guests including Dean of Diplomatic Corps in Rwanda and survivors representatives also honoured victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi with a laying of wreath at the burial place at the Kigali_Memorial.

President Paul Kagame and First Lady of Rwanda paid tribute to victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in #Rwanda. #Kwibuka29

The 29th commemoration of the Genocide against the Tutsi begins by laying wreaths at the kigali_memorial burial place and lighting the flame of remembrance for 100 days. #Kwibuka29

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