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International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in RwandaInternational Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda seeks to remember the lives that were lost in the genocide. In 1994, the deaths of the Presidents of Burundi and Rwanda sparked a several month-long retaliatory attack. More than 800,000 lives were lost over this period. Most of the victims were the Tutsi, an ethnic group who made up close to 14% of the country. This day remembers the victims and pledges to prevent future genocides. International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda was established in 2003 by the UN General Assembly. It is observed annually on April 7th. Facts about this day
In the News and Trending in the US for International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in RwandaUpdated Secretary-General's message on the International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda [scroll down for French version]un.org PGA Remarks during the International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwandaun.org How we must end this genocide :: after 538 days we must consider doing what we've never done beforethenorthstar.com Infographic: 546 days of genocide in Gazaeuromedmonitor.org Top things to do in the US for this observance
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