Genocide Memorials

Genocide Memorials

remembering the darkest moments of an otherwise peaceful nation
Genocide Memorials - remembering the darkest moments of an otherwise peaceful nation

Location: 

Murambi, Rwanda

Duration: 

Sunday, September 18, 2016

Journey: 

African Great Lakes

Personal highlights

  1. Kigali: informative and disturbing
  2. Murambi: remains of 50'000 people
  3. Nyamata: old church > new church
  4. Butare (Huye): betrayal of neighbours
  5. over 50 memorials across the country

Image sources

  1. Hills of Murambi
  2. Museum of Murambi
  3. Artwork of peace
  4. Passport with race
  5. Wall of victims

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