Survivor's Story of the 1994 Genocide in Rwanda

SOURCE npr.org
Rachel Mukantabana, a survivor of the 1994 genocide in Rwanda, shares her harrowing experience and her journey towards forgiveness and reconciliation in a village where survivors and perpetrators live together.

Key Points

  • Rachel Mukantabana's family members were killed during the genocide
  • Government-led reconciliation efforts in Rwanda have outlawed divisive speech and promote unity
  • Survivors and perpetrators live in a reconciliation village together

Pros

  • Focuses on the personal story of a genocide survivor
  • Highlights the importance of forgiveness and reconciliation
  • Provides insight into the government-led efforts for reconciliation in Rwanda

Cons

  • Contains graphic and disturbing details of the genocide