Factbox-What happened in Rwanda's 1994 genocide?


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  • Sunday, 07 Apr 2024

African Union Commission chairman Moussa Faki Mahamat speaks at a commemoration event at the BK arena during the start of 100 days of remembrance, as Rwanda commemorates the 30th anniversary known as "Kwibuka" (Remembering), to commemorate the 1994 Genocide at the BK arena in Kigali, Rwanda April 7, 2024. REUTERS/Jean Bizimana

(Reuters) - Following are some details about the genocide in Rwanda in 1994 that killed more than 1 million people. Rwanda marked the 30th anniversary on Sunday.

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