Rwanda marks 30 years since 1994 genocide of Tutsis

Rwanda is commemorating the 30th anniversary of the 1994 genocide in Rwanda.

More than 1 million people — mostly from the Tutsi minority ethnic group, but also moderates from the Hutu majority who tried to protect Tutsis — were systematically murdered by Hutu extremists during a 100-day killing spree that started on April 7, 1994.

The United Nations is holding events to remember the victims and honor the survivors. 

“We will never forget the victims of this genocide,” said UN…