Rwanda Remembers: The 100-Day Genocide

Rwanda is marking the anniversary of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. The mass killings lasted for 100 days. More than one million people died. The genocide was extremely violent and widespread. Certain locations became known for especially brutal massacres. These sites included churches, schools, and government buildings where people had sought safety. Attackers often used machetes and clubs. The commemorations honor the victims. They also serve as a reminder of the tragedy's scale and speed. The genocide ended when the Rwandan Patriotic Front took control of the country. Today, many of these locations are memorials. They preserve evidence of the crimes and provide a place for remembrance.