Rwanda marks 22 years since the 1994 genocide
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Channel: CGTN Africa · 2016 · News & Politics
Its been 22 years since the genocide in Rwanda. In 1994, more than 800,000 people were systematically murdered throughout Rwanda. The vast majority were Tutsi, but moderate Hutu, Twa and others were also targeted. As Rwandans are joined by the rest of world to honour the victims, the UN Special advisor on Prevention of Genocide says more attention must be paid to prevention. Maria Galang with the story.
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