The Democratic Republic of Congo on Friday, 2nd August commemorated 30 years since the fatal genocide or Gencost of 1994 in Kisangani where thousands lost their lives during the war between the Uganda and Rwanda armies.
A wave of shock and emotion passed through the city of Kisangani on Friday during the commemoration of the Congolese genocide.
New Minister of Justice Constant Mutamba was visibly inconsolable and could not hold back his tears during the tribute paid to the victims of this tragedy.
This poignant ceremony, marked by moving speeches and moments of contemplation, brought together hundreds of people who came to honor the memory of the deceased and express their solidarity with the bereaved families.
Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka stressed the importance of remembering these painful events to prevent such atrocities from happening again.
