A Rwandan Hutu rebel group denounced the 1994 genocide in their country and said on Thursday they would halt military operations against Rwanda to help ease the “catastrophic humanitarian” crisis in the region. A delegation representing the rebel organization, the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR), made the announcement in Rome after two days of talks at the Sant’Egidio religious community. “The FDLR condemn the genocide committed against Rwanda and their authors. It is committed to fight against all ideologies of ethnic hate and renews its commitment to cooperate with international justice,” FDLR President Ignace Murwanashyaka told a news conference. “From this moment forward (the FDLR) announces that it is halting all offensive operations against Rwanda.” Full Story
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