Indianapolis, IN
Hundreds gather for 18th anniversary of the Gatumba massacre
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Lots of of individuals from throughout the U.S. got here to Indianapolis to mark the 18th anniversary of the Gatumba bloodbath.
The commemoration of these killed is held yearly to honor the ethnic Congolese refugees killed within the east African nation of Burundi. In 2004, at the least 152 Congolese civilians have been killed by members of the Forces for Nationwide Liberation, and one other 106 have been wounded at a Gatumba refugee camp.
“We do that yearly so we will increase consciousness and search justice. As a result of what occurred in 2004 remains to be occurring immediately,” mentioned Espy Nasezerano, Chairwoman for the Gatumba Refugees Survivors Basis.
Extra occasions are scheduled Saturday, together with a memorial gathering on the 91st Road Christian Church. Mayor Joe Hogsett and Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears are scheduled to attend.