France inaugurated a memorial in Paris to honor victims of the 1994 Tutsi genocide in Rwanda. On Tuesday, June 2, 2026, President Emmanuel Macron and Rwandan President Paul Kagame opened the site on the Esplanade Habib‑Bourguiba. The monument, named “L’Archive,” sits beside the Seine and was created by the French state and the city of Paris. Designed by artist Grada Kilomba, it functions as a place of reflection and a means to transmit the memory of the genocide across generations. The ceremony continues a long‑term memory and reconciliation process between France and Rwanda, rooted in dialogue, joint research, recognition of France’s role, educational initiatives, and strengthened justice efforts.
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