One of the many events that go notice by the media and propaganda machines of this world. Not as high profile as the Bosnia Herzegovina massacre and the invation of Kuwait. East Timor has not reached its 10th year of independence, but it is hopeful that they will be able to find the peace that has evaded them for so long and to build their country to enjoy the same kind of freedom that many of us who are blogging here could enjoy. Rwanda is moving towards that. It is definitely painful history for the Tutsis and even for the victimised Hutus. I have to admit, rather shamefuly, that I knew little about African history until interest in postcolonial writers of African extractions have rendered me slightly more educated on their issues. Therefore, I would like to ask all of you to join the Rwandans in their celebration for peace, harmony and forgiving of a painful recent past.

Here are some articles found on the net to remind us that atrocities can happen to us even as we least expect it. Do not taken the peace and harmony you have for granted, but think that you will lose it anytime. Many of us have very tenuous freedom and peace. Any of us can be victims at any point. Knowing this always rose me from being depressed just because life isn't going my way.


A thousand hills from the window of a daladala
Don't Talk to Me About Justice

War Crime News Site

You can find out about Rwanda's History here and here