Youth Urged to Avoid Temptations, Protect Their Future
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Spreading false stories about Rwanda’s history continues to affect the country’s youth, who are growing up in a new era focused on national unity, the minister responsible for Rwandan unity said.
Dr. Bizimana Jean Damascene, Minister of Unity of Rwandans and National Duties, told Rwandans living in Europe last month that some young people are still influenced by lies from older generations who fear the truth about their past crimes.
“Some elders in the diaspora left Rwanda because of crimes they committed during the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi. They distort history, lie to their children, and mislead youth because they fear exposure,” Bizimana said.
He said these lies are often spread on social media and reinforced by parents who seek to protect their reputations. Some of those responsible include former government officials implicated in planning and carrying out the genocide, as well as individuals accused of genocide and crimes against humanity who later fled abroad.
Bizimana also warned that some people who were not directly involved in the genocide nevertheless embrace ideologies that enabled the atrocities. This, he said, stems from a history of governance that oppressed some citizens while favoring others, making it hard for them to accept living in a united Rwanda where all citizens have equal rights.
“Young people who do not understand the truth can easily be misled by subtle schemes designed to divert them from the country’s path toward inclusive development,” he said.
The minister urged youth to study the true history of Rwanda to strengthen their commitment to unity and development. Visiting genocide memorials and liberation sites, he said, can teach lessons that foster love for the country and inspire young Rwandans to work for its future.
“Visiting these sites inspires young people to contribute to the country, focusing on current efforts rather than dwelling on past events,” said one young visitor to the Kigali Genocide Memorial.
Leaders from other countries who visit Rwanda also praise its efforts to promote reconciliation. George Psiachas, Greece’s ambassador to Rwanda, said a country united in purpose can build sustainable development that leaves no one behind.
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