2021-04-13 14:55:52 GMT2021-04-13 22:55:52(Beijing Time) Xinhua English
KIGALI, April 13 (Xinhua) Rwanda on Tuesday remembered politicians killed during the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi, at the end of the mourning week of the 27th commemoration, calling to fight against the persistent denial of the genocide by perpetrators and accomplices.
The ceremony took place at the Rebero genocide memorial in Kicukiro district, Kigali, where wreaths were laid on the graves of 12 prominent politicians. It was attended by senior officials led by Augustin Iyamuremye, President of the Senate, families of fallen politicians and members of the diplomatic corps, among others.
Remains of more than 14,400 genocide victims are buried at the Rebero memorial site.
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