Rwandans commemorated the 1994 Genocide beginning on April 7th. The unbridled horror continued for 100 days and 1 million people were brutalized, maimed and murdered before order could be restored. The Rwandan Parliament still bears the evidence of this time of chaos. A small contingent of rebel troops had holed up there and were the targets of shelling and mortar rounds. Because Rwandans have vowed to never forget this tragic episode, the Parliament has never been repaired and stands as a daily reminder to all as to what can happen when violence grips the hearts and minds of men and women.
We took the opportunity to visit some of the outlying areas of the country while schools were closed and the children and Reid had time from the normally busy schedule.
Pictured above: Exterior of the Parliament Building replete with bullet holes and damage from mortars.
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