Over 1200 remains of 1994 Tutsi genocide victims have been laid to rest in Gashari sector after being collected from different parts of Karongi district.
The burial ceremony was held on April 27th 2013 at Saint Joseph secondary school – Birambo.
Over 1200 bodies were found in Mutuntu, Mwendo, Bwishyura sectors and among the victims are nuns and monks killed at Birambo parish.
Genocide survivors testified that monks were killed in their rooms while nuns were killed from outside their accommodation facilities.
Their bodies are buried it the memorial site at the catholic church premises while other bodies have been laid to rest near Gashari sector premises.
The event was attended by Deputy Ezechias Rwabuhihi, the guest of honour accompanied by other parliamentarians.
Karongi district was represented by Sebastien Hakizimana, vice mayor for economic affairs.