KWIBUKA
KWIBUKA22 The Embassy of the Republic of Rwanda in the Netherlands started the 22nd commemoration program in The Hague on 8 April 2016. Ambassador Jean Pierre KARABARANGA hosted the official Kwibuka22 commemoration at the Hilton Hotel. The event was attended by more than 250 guests, including officials of the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Diplomatic Community, Friends of Rwanda, Rwandan nationals living in the Netherlands and many others. All guests joined the Walk to Remember that was held prior to the official commemoration.
Mr Christian MUNDELE, Chairman of Ibuka Netherlands.
Ambassador Jean Pierre KARABARANGA said in this speech that: “Rwanda commemorates genocide for the 22nd time, the world celebrates the 71st anniversary of the United Nations charter, in which 194 members pledge ‘never again’ and have committed to establish conditions under
Ambassador Jean Pierre KARABARANGA and his spouse light the candles.
which justice and respect for the obligations arising from tertiaries and other sources of international law can be maintained. Among these treaties are those that have moved the prosecution of genocide, from being an option to being a duty. In this regard, Rwanda reminds countries of their international law obligation of prosecuting these genocide suspects or handing them over to Rwanda to face Justice.” Kwibuka22 - Messages of hope were given by Kacie KARABARANGA, Thalia MUNDELE and Davina Furaha UMWIZA.
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