The first memorial site of the genocide against the Tutsi in 1994 was inaugurated in Germany by Ambassador of Rwanda to Germany, Igor Cesar. The ceremony took place on Tuesday, February 6th, in the Lauchringen area and was attended by Rwandans living in Germany, as well as their friends and others. This is the first memorial site built in Germany, made possible through the cooperation of the Ibuka Association in Germany and Rwandans living in there. Kayitesi Judence, the president of Ibuka in Germany, expressed their happiness with this milestone, stating, "It is a very important event that we

The first memorial site of the genocide against the Tutsi in 1994 was inaugurated in Germany by Ambassador of Rwanda to Germany, Igor Cesar.

The ceremony took place on Tuesday, February 6th, in the Lauchringen area and was attended by Rwandans living in Germany, as well as their friends and others.

This is the first memorial site built in Germany, made possible through the cooperation of the Ibuka Association in Germany and Rwandans living in there.

Kayitesi Judence, the president of Ibuka in Germany, expressed their happiness with this milestone, stating, "It is a very important event that we are very pleased with as a German Remembrance Day. This is a historic day for Ibuka in Germany as we have been able to get the memorial for the 30th time we commemorated," Kayitesi told Igihe.

Ambassador Igor César remarked that Germany is a country that values the memory of the genocide, not only for its own citizens but also internationally.

He stated, "The leaders here show that the genocide is something that should be remembered anywhere in the world. They feel that the genocide against the Tutsi is a crime and that Germans should take care of it."

"So, this act shows that here in Germany, they feel that they should remember 30 years of genocide against the Tutsis, and they understand that it is not just an act intended for Rwandans but an act intended for everyone."

To date, there are more than 20 genocide memorial sites abroad in different countries, including Europe, America, and Africa.

These sites serve as a place for Rwandans living abroad to remember and pay tribute to the victims of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsis. They are also used to teach the history of genocide, with the aim of ensuring that no more genocides happen again in the world.

First memorial site of genocide against the Tutsi inaugurated in Germany

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