Rwanda Commemorates July 4 Liberation Day Marking End of Genocide

Rwanda observes July 4 as Liberation Day. The date marks the end of a murderous campaign against ethnic Tutsis. The campaign killed hundreds of thousands of people. The holiday is a national remembrance of that tragedy. Citizens recall the scale of the loss each year. The day highlights the cessation of the genocide. It underscores the importance of remembering the past. Rwanda continues to reflect on the events of that period.