The initiative, led by the Association of Genocide Survivors in Mayaga (AGSF), aims to strengthen historical documentation and provide a learning space for future generations through preserved testimonies and evidence.
Located in Kinazi sector, where the district genocide memorial is also based, the facility comprises several sections covering key historical periods, including pre-colonial and colonial eras, the First and Second Republics, the planning and execution of the genocide, rescue efforts, liberation history, and post-genocide unity and reconciliation.
A key feature of the site is a room known as “Chambre noire” (black room), which will house photographs and names of individuals identified as key perpetrators of the genocide in Mayaga, including those linked to atrocities committed in the area.
Speaking during the 32nd commemoration of the genocide against the Tutsi in Mayaga, AGSF Chairperson Evode Munyurangabo said the room is intended to support education and remembrance, particularly for younger generations, by documenting those who played major roles in the killings.
He emphasized that the facility is designed to preserve historical truth and strengthen accountability through memory.
The memorial also incorporates symbolic stone construction, reflecting both historical reality and resilience, as Tutsi victims in the area used stones in attempts to resist attackers despite being overpowered.
Local authorities in Ruhango have called on residents to contribute any relevant materials or information that can help enrich the historical records preserved at the site.
The memorial adds to ongoing documentation efforts in Mayaga, where survivor accounts continue to highlight the scale and coordination of killings across the region during the genocide.
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