On Sunday, April 7, Rwanda and the rest of the world will come together to mark the 30th commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, to pay tribute to more than one million innocent babies, children, men and women, who were massacred in a period of 100 days.
The 30th commemoration will be held under the theme: “Remember, Unite, Renew.”
Rwanda National Police (RNP) has reassured the usual safety and security during the commemoration week and the rest of 100 days, which will be characterized by different remembrance events across the country.
The RNP spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Boniface Rutikanga urged the public to follow the Kwibuka guidelines and to be responsive against anything that can affect the safety and security during this trying period.
ACP Rutikanga said: “Kwibuka will be held under the usual safe and secure environment. We call upon the public to refrain from operating barred public leisure facilities and other prohibited practices.”
Restricted activities during the commemoration week include projecting football matches, sports competitions; betting games, concerts, theatres and playing music not related to the commemoration; wedding and other mass celebrations.
“These are trying times to be close, comfort and support survivors as we continue to strengthen the unity, preserve the history, justice and integrity, fight impunity and hate speech. Report any form of genocide ideology, negation, denial, and other acts that influence divisionism and hatred, or pose security threats.”
The public is urged to share information with the police on the RNP emergency toll-free line 112, WhatsApp line 0788311155 and all known Police contacts in districts as well as other RNP social media platforms. (End)