A testimony of Alexis Masabo
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- Nibogore Francine
- Niyomugabo Sosthene
- Mizero Jean de Dieu
- Mwavita Clarisse
- Nahimana Samuel
- Frederic
- Ntivuguruzwa Jean
- Jérôme (Forces Armées Rwandaises soldier)
- Jérôme (Forces Armées Rwandaises soldier)
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Table of Contents
- Pre-genocide experience
- Interviewee's introduction
- Political life
- Genocide experience
- Hiding Tutsis
- Fleeing
- Post-genocide experience
- Adaptation
- Reflections
Identifier mike: | IBUKA00015 |
Title: | A testimony of Alexis Masabo |
Description: | Alexis Masabo shares his experiences before, during, and after the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi. He contributed to the survival of two people in Gisagara district by hiding them in his house. His testimony is given in Kinyarwanda, with English subtitles available. |
Source: | IBUKA |
Media format: | mini-DV tape |
Language: | kin |
Time period: | Rwanda 1973 (5 July) - 1994 (6 April) |
Repository: | Genocide Archive of Rwanda |