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Macron, Kagame inaugurate Paris memorial honouring victims of the Rwandan genocide

Macron, Kagame inaugurate Paris memorial honouring victims of the Rwandan genocide

Summary

President Emmanuel Macron of France and President Paul Kagame of Rwanda opened a memorial in Paris to honor the victims of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsis. During that genocide, more than one million Tutsis were killed in just over 100 days.

Key Facts

  • The memorial is located in Paris, France.
  • It honors the victims of the 1994 Rwandan genocide against the Tutsis.
  • Over one million Tutsis died during the genocide, which lasted just over 100 days.
  • President Paul Kagame of Rwanda attended the inauguration.
  • French President Emmanuel Macron also participated in the opening.
  • France has been accused of having links to the Rwandan government at the time and possible complicity in the genocide.
  • The event took place on June 2, 2026.
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