RWANDA SECURITY FORCE COMMEMORATES THE 32ND ANNIVERSARY OF THE 1994 GENOCIDE AGAINST THE TUTSI IN RWANDA
The Rwanda Security Force (RSF-5), were joined today by Mozambican security organs, government officials and TotalEnergies Group representatives to commemorate the 32nd anniversary of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda.
Heads of delegations who attended included Deputy Army Commander(FADM)- Brig Gen Tomás Mponha, Mr Savio- TotalEnergy GP, and leaders from different religious faiths residing in MocĂmboa da Pria District.
Addressing the gathering, the JTFC- Brig Gen CM Mujuni, reiterated the importance of remembrance as a reminder to deter any acts of Genocide from happening again.
The JTFC noted that genocide stems from divisive ideologies rooted in colonial influence and poor leadership that had been adopted in the post-colonial Rwanda. The divisive politics led to extermination of over one million Tutsi people who perished in only 100 days while International community watched.
Had it not been RPA's intervention, even those who survived would have perished
Brig Gen Mujuni reaffirmed Rwanda’s commitment to unity, peace, and ensuring that such atrocities never happen again
On behalf of the Mozambican delegation, the Deputy Army Commander, Brig Gen Tomás Mponha, noted that Rwanda’s history especially the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi offers signicant lessons to Mozambique in particularly and the world in general.
The FADM Gen further commended the sacrifice made to stop the genocide agaist the Tutsi and acknowledged the efforts made by the Rwanda Security Force to combat terrorism in Mozambique- Cabo delgado province.
The ceremony was concluded by listening to the televised strong message of remembrance, solidarity, and a shared commitment for peace and stability, delivered by H E Paul Kagame, the President of the Republic of Rwanda.



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