Tuesday, April 7, 2009
15 years ago, on this day, April 7, 1994, the Rwandan genocide began. After previous decades of intense ethnic conflict between the Tutsis and Hutus, the government militia led a massacre of nearly 1 million Tutsis and moderate Hutus. During this time, family members turned against family members, friends turned against friends, and neighbors turned against neighbors. For 3 months, nearly 1 million Rwandans were killed.
Although Rwanda is now a peaceful country that is seeking reconciliation, many wounds remain and are in need of healing. As I write this, I am listening to the voices of the Rwandan people coming from the stadium down the road. They remember loved ones who were lost and pray for the unity of their country.
Today, the streets were bare of traffic except for the crowds of people who gathered at churches and memorial sites. When I looked in their eyes as I passed them on the streets, I saw their hearts mourning…I mourn with them. I ask that you take time to mourn with their country and pray for them as they begin this memorial week. This country is still healing, forgiving, and praying for peace in their hearts.
Genocide has left an impact on Rwanda.
Pray for healing, Pray for forgiveness, and Pray for peace….
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