Africa-Press – Angola. The Speaker of the Rwandan Parliament, Kalinda Xavier, said on Friday in Luanda that remembering the Rwandan genocide is an act of resistance against oblivion and a demand for global justice. Kalinda Xavier was speaking at a ceremony marking the 31st anniversary of the genocide against the Tutsi and stressed the importance of the event as a moment of remembrance, justice and profound reflection on the mistakes of the past.
“We are here to honour the memory of those who died simply for being Tutsi, but also to confront the history of colonialism that institutionalised divisions that did not exist in our traditional societies,” she said. The Speaker of the Rwandan National Assembly stressed that the perpetrators of the 1994 genocide must be held accountable.Kalinda Xavier considered the Belgian colonial legacy and the international community’s failure to act as determining factors in the escalation of violence in 1994. Speaking to the press, the Rwandan ambassador to Angola, Charles Rudakubana, highlighted the good relations between the two countries, stressing cooperation in several areas.
“Relations between Rwanda and Angola are excellent, we have several agreements under implementation, including the exemption of visas between the two countries, which represents a significant step forward,” he said.
The Rwandan diplomat thanked the Angolan government for its support and solidarity with Rwandan initiatives.
The event was attended by the vice-president of the National Assembly, Américo Cuononoca, the secretary of state for local authorities, Fernando André, representing the minister of administration and territory, Dionísio da Fonseca, and the secretary-general of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, João da Costa.
The ceremony ended with messages of unity, reconstruction and commitment to peace. For the Rwandan community in Angola, the moment represents not only the pain of a past tragedy, but also the hope of a future marked by justice and reconciliation.
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