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H.E Adama Dieng, Special Envoy for the Prevention of Genocide and Other Mass Atrocities visited the Parliament of Rwanda on 11 November 2024. He respectively interacted with the President of the Senate, Rt. Hon. Dr Kalinda Francois Xavier and the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Kazarwa Gertrude.

In their discussions, they commended the African Union's concern over conflicts and the essential role of African parliamentarians in supporting the African Union’s mission for peace and security.

Senate President underlines the shared commitment of AU and Rwanda to strengthen the effort towards peace and security. He stated, "Your role is vital in ensuring that the African continent remains vigilant and proactive in preventing the horrors of genocide and mass atrocities."

“The FDLR's ongoing operations and resilience in the face of disarmament initiatives make it a persistent threat to both Rwanda and regional security. Addressing the challenges posed by the FDRL requires coordinated regional cooperation,” Dr Kalinda added.

Dignitaries emphasised the importance of collaboration between African politicians in the fight against hate speech. "H.E. Adama Dieng expressed interest in learning from our laws on genocide prevention", Speaker Kazarwa expressed.

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