Published on 09/04/2025
United States (U.S.) Government firmly condemned any distortion or denial of historical truth of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. It reaffirmed its unwavering support for the Rwandan people’s journey toward unity, justice and healing. Standing in solidarity, the U.S. honors the truth and the memory of the victims.
“As we join in remembering the victims, reaffirming our support for the people of Rwanda and their continued efforts for unity and renewal, we—on behalf of the U.S. government—oppose any attempt to misrepresent the historical record for political purposes. In particular, we strongly oppose any denial or minimization of the genocide that targeted Tutsi,” said Ambassador Troy Fitrell, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs.
Congressman Tim Walberg of Southern Michigan also paid tribute to Rwanda’s remarkable resilience and spirit of reconciliation: “The genocide was an attempt to rid the world of Tutsis, but the grace was a divine entitlement to forgive and restore. I thank God that it comes from a country like Rwanda.”
The officials delivered their remarks during *Kwibuka31*, the 31st annual commemoration of the genocide, hosted by the Rwandan Embassy in Washington, D.C.
The event honored the memory of more than a million lives lost and highlighted Rwanda’s ongoing journey of recovery and unity.
