Liberation Day in Rwanda: A historical milestone that ended division and paved the way for nation-building.

Written by: Mohammed Omran

Greets RwandaToday, July 4th, marks Liberation Day, a pivotal moment in the country's history. It ended a period of darkness and opened the door to building a new Rwanda, after years of division, violence, and fear.

Liberation Day in Rwanda: A historical milestone that ended division and paved the way for nation-building.

Rwanda affirmed that the struggle of the “Inkotanyi” represented the turning point that restored dignity to Rwandans, both within the country and abroad, explaining that the liberation was not merely a military victory, but a reclaiming of self-respect, national unity, and the right of every Rwandan to dream again.

Rwanda indicated that this day symbolizes the reopening of schools, the return of families to their homes, and hope regaining its strong voice.

Liberation Day also celebrates the sacrifices of the men and women who gave their lives so that Rwanda could stand on its own again. The “Inkotanyi” fighters carried the burden of an entire nation, enduring hardship, loss, and uncertainty, so that future generations would not have to live through the same suffering.

He pointed out that discipline, courage, and faith in a united Rwanda contributed to establishing peace, creating opportunities for building businesses, forming families, and planning for the future without fear, emphasizing that honoring their memory means preserving the values they sacrificed for, which are unity, security, and progress for all.

He also stresses that liberation is not just a historical memory, but a daily responsibility, as Rwanda calls on all its citizens to protect peace, work with discipline, and build with a collective spirit, emphasizing that every individual, from the farmer in the village to the student in school and the entrepreneur starting their project, contributes to strengthening the nation's power.

And it concludes by affirming that with the raising of Rwanda's flag on the fourth of July each year, Rwandans renew their commitment to preserving the nation's dignity through hard work, unity, and mutual respect.