Premier Dr. HABUMUREMYI attends Kinazi burial ceremony of Genocide Victims

This Friday, 29th June 2012, Rt. Hon. Prime Minister Dr. Pierre Damien HABUMUREMYI attended a burial ceremony of victims of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsis in Kinazi sector, Huye District, Southern Province.

“To remember our victims of the Genocide committed against Tutsis shall remain a sign of respect and honour we always pay them” said Premier.

Dr. Habumuremyi called on everyone who has information on where might be unburied victims, to let the authorities know in other to mourn them in memorial sites.

“When we remember it is time to blame those who committed that genocide and fight against them and their ideology” said the Prime Minister.

Coffins of the 1994 Genocide victims at Kinazi

Some 10978 victims were buried today at Kinazi Genocide Memorial site, including some 30 thousands already buried at the site.

He also called upon local authorities to build houses for the victims of the 1994 Genocide against Tutsi not yet sheltered.

The Premier also urged everyone present to care for and protect genocide memorial sites.