The Queen’s Baton Relay Delegation paid a visit to Kigali Genocide Memorial Site.

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The Queen’s Baton Relay Delegation accompanied by The President of Rwanda Commonwealth Games Association Amb. MUNYABAGISHA Valens visited the Kigali Genocide Memorial this  morning Thursday 24 March 2017  to pay respects to the victims of Genocide against the Tutsi and learn about the causes, reality and consequences of the Genocide.

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After watching a short movie about Genocide Survivors,  they laid a wreath in honour of the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi and followed by a tour of the memorial’s exhibition and grounds.

The delegation composed of The President of Commonwealth Games Federation, Louise Martin CBE, The President of Rwanda Commonwealth Games Association, Amb. MUNYABAGISHA Valens and the officials from the Gold Coast Organisation  Committee and Australian High Commission left the message of hope after the tour of the memorial’s exhibition and grounds .

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The President of Commonwealth Games Federation, Louise Martin CBE signed in visitors’ book before closing  the visit.

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