The United States has reaffirmed its strong solidarity with Rwanda during Kwibuka 32, as the country marked 32 years since the Genocide against the Tutsi.

Speaking at the national commemoration ceremony in Kigali on April 7, 2026, Nick Checker, a senior official from the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of African Affairs expressed sympathy with survivors and paid tribute to nearly one million victims killed during the 1994 genocide.

He reflected on visits to the Nyamata and Ntarama church memorial sites, describing them as powerful reminders of the scale of the atrocities committed during the genocide.

The United States strongly condemned genocide denial and minimisation, while commending Rwanda’s efforts to rebuild national institutions, promote unity, and strengthen the rule of law in the years since the tragedy.

Checker further noted the importance of accountability mechanisms such as the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, emphasizing continued support for justice for victims and survivors.

The U.S. reaffirmed its commitment to working with Rwanda and the international community to ensure such atrocities never happen again.

Kwibuka 32 marks the 32nd commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, observed on April 7, 2026, under the theme “Remember, Unite, Renew” honors over one million lives lost in 100 days, focusing on national mourning, supporting survivors, and fighting genocide ideology while celebrating Rwanda’s resilience and progress.