RDF defends war memorial monuments at parliament

A monument depicting RPA fighters manning a 12.7mm anti-aircraft gun sits on the top of the lower chamber of deputies at Parliament Buildings. Photo/Cyril Ndegeya

The Rwanda Defence Forces (RDF) has dismissed the opposition’s stand on the monuments erected recently at Parliament Buildings. The military said the essence of the art facets, unveiled during the 20th Liberation Day celebrations, were entirely aimed at preserving the country’s history.

During a guided tour of the three monuments, RDF officials explained in detail the correlation between the monuments, which form the outer circuit of the Campaign Against Genocide Museum whose inner circuit is under construction in the eastern wing of the lower chamber.