Rwandan Media Practitioners (RMP)have paid tribute to more than 60 journalists who were killed during the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi, as the country marks the 31st anniversary of the tragedy.
The memorial event, held at the premises of the Rwanda Broadcasting Agency (RBA) in the capital Kigali, brought together dozens of journalists from various media outlets, social media influencers, families of slain journalists, and officials from government institutions, including representatives from the security forces.
Speaking at the gathering, Cleophas Barore, Director General of RBA, emphasized that the journalists who were killed during the genocide were targeted simply because of their identity.
He stressed that the media holds great power in either educating or misleading the public, urging media owners to remain vigilant and ensure their content fosters National Unity.