Remembering Queen Gicanda

On April 19, 1994, interim president Theodore Sindikubwabo drove to Butare where he delivered his infamous speech, condemning those who were not “working” (killing the Tutsi) and instructing them to “get out of their comfort zones and work.” On April 20, at around 11am, a detachment of soldiers commanded by 2nd Lt. Pierre Bizimana invaded … Continue reading Remembering Queen Gicanda