Rwanda Genocide

• Montreal commemorates 30 years since Rwandan genocide

  As commemorations for the 30th anniversary of the genocide in Rwanda continue, many survivors in Montreal are reliving some of the trauma they experienced.

  Canada

  Apr 13
  
• 30 years after Rwanda genocide, cautious optimism history won’t repeat: Dallaire

  Romeo Dallaires says he remains concerned about the continued presence of the genocide's perpetrators and masterminds in Africa and around the world — including in Canada.

  Politics

  Apr 7
  
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• A Rwandan genocide suspect may seek asylum in South Africa. Here’s why.

  The U.N. tribunal charged Kayishema in 2001 with being a central figure in the slaughter of more than 2,000 people seeking refuge at a church.

  World

  Jun 20, 2023
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• Man who inspired ‘Hotel Rwanda’ gets terrorism charges commuted, will return to U.S.

  Paul Rusesabagina, who saved hundreds of countrymen from genocide in the 1990s, was captured and convicted of terrorism offences in Rwanda in 2020 in a widely criticized trial.

  World

  Mar 24, 2023
• Vancouver survivor of Rwanda genocide hopes coffee company will help heal trauma

  Part of the proceeds from Neza Coffee will go toward mental health and trauma supports for fellow survivors in Rwanda and Vancouver.

  Canada

  Apr 5, 2022
• A look at Canadian peacekeeping 25 years after Rwanda

  Today, Canada has around 40 peacekeepers in the field. That's a fraction of the 1,200 Canadian blue helmets and blue berets deployed when Tousignant left Rwanda.

  Canada

  Dec 13, 2020
• ‘Hotel Rwanda’ hero faces risk of torture following arrest, lawyers say

  Rwanda accuses Paul Rusesabagina of leading a terrorist group that has killed Rwandans.

  World

  Sep 8, 2020
• Liberal MP says Canada ‘not pulling its weight’ in peacekeeping as Mali mission draws to a close

  While the Trudeau government insists it stands with the UN, Liberal backbencher Rob Oliphant told an all-party press conference that Canada is not pulling its weight.

  Canada

  Apr 8, 2019
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• Calgary survivor recalls murder of his family as world marks 25th anniversary of Rwandan genocide

  The barbaric images the Calgary man witnessed as a nine-year-old during the massacre's start in 1994 still scar his memory.

  News

  Apr 7, 2019
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• ‘What happened here will never happen again’: Rwanda marks 25 years since genocide

  Rwanda began a week of solemn ceremonies to honour those killed in the genocide, estimated at 800,000.

  World

  Apr 7, 2019