Monday: World Premiere of explore.org's Raindrops Over Rwanda

Honore and Charlie, Raindrops Over RwandaThe gruesome images that made their way out of Rwanda during the summer months of 1994 are indelibly etched into all of our minds. Over a million people were killed while the world looked on and ultimately did nothing. In a media atmosphere where the world's attention shifts rapidly away from tragedy almost as soon as it ends, Rwanda in 1994 has stuck with us.

But what has happened in this small, landlocked country since then? Exactly seventeen years have now passed since the genocide occurred, and Rwanda has managed to maintain a semblance of stability, avoiding the crises that its neighbors have endured. What is the reason for this? How has this country reconciled its past, and how do victims and perpetrators alike live together in the present?

Charles Annenberg Weingarten and the explore.org Team traveled to Rwanda to answer that very question. The film that resulted from the trip, Raindrops Over Rwanda, focuses on the Kigali Memorial Centre and a young man who survived the genocide and now serves as the Centre's head guide. Link TV is bringing you the world broadcast premiere of Raindrops Over Rwanda on Monday, 5pm PT/8pm ET and Wednesday at 8pm PT/11pm ET.

Kigali Memorial Centre is more than just a museum. It is a focal point for honoring the anonymous dead, a communal cemetery for a country where there were too many bodies for most to be identified. It is a space for the community to come together for reconciliation and healing. It is a way to remember the past in the hopes that it will never be repeated.

For most foreigners experiencing the memorial for the first time, Honoré Gatera is the guide, teacher, storyteller, and historian all in one. Honoré is our guide in this film as well, providing a first person perspective on genocide that few people in the world are able to give.

After explore.org's trip to Rwanda, Honoré came to the United States for the very first time and sat down with Charlie at Link TV headquarters for a memorable interview. Stay tuned after the film as we bring you this exclusive behind-the-scenes look at how the movie was made, as well as Honoré's experiences and unique worldview. Survivors like Honoré, and the Rwandan people in general, have the ability to teach the world not only about how to avoid genocide, but also how to heal and forgive in order to live together in the future.

 

TAKE ACTION: Join the community on Facebook to help explore.org raise $50,000 for the Kigali Memorial Center (featured in the film).

 

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Cote D'Ivoire: Fighting Intensifies in Abidjan

(Al Jazeera English: 0712 PST, April 4, 2011) In Cote D'Ivoire, the Prime Minister appointed by internationally recognised president, Alassane Outtara, has said the time is right for a "rapid offensive" against the main city of Abidjan. Ouattara's forces are fighting soldiers loyal to incumbent president Laurent Gbagbo in what could be a decisive day in the future of the country. Al Jazeera's Nazanin Sadri reports.

 

 

 
 

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Libya Claims Civilians Hit by Allied Air Strikes

These two videos both report on claims made by Libyan state TV that allied air strikes caused civilian casualties. The first, from ITN News in the UK, explicitly plays down the Libyan reports and shows only footage of the burning military base targeted in the raid. The second, from Russia Today, has no commentary, but includes more of the original report, including footage of the civilians Libya claims were killed and injured in the same attack.

 

Libyan Base 'Hit by Coalition Air Strike'

(ITN News: 0404 PST, March 24, 2011) Libyan television shows what it says is a military base in flames after coalition air strikes on Tripoli.

 

 

Libya TV Airs Images of Tripoli Bombing Aftermath

(Russia Today: 0309 PST, March 24, 2011) Libyan broadcasters claimed that an unknown number of civilians were injured and killed in coalition airstrikes in Tripoli late on Wednesday. Fresh explosions and gunfire have been heard in the Libyan capital Tripoli, with reports saying coalition forces are targeting major military facilities across the country. Allied forces have also conducted air strikes against troops loyal to the leader Muammar Gaddafi, in the country's western city of Misurata.

 

WARNING: This video contains some graphic images.



 
 

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Gaddafi Vows to Fight 'To the End' as Missiles Blast Tripoli

(Russia Today: 0753 PST, March 23, 2011) Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi vowed to fight until the end as he made his first public appearance since the international allied operation began on Saturday. Gaddafi said his troops will be victorious in what he called a "crusader battle." His address preceded a fourth night of air strikes. RT's Paula Slier is following developments in the capital Tripoli.

 

 

NATO Involement in Libya Is Agreed but Questions Remain

(Euronews: 2328 PST, March 22, 2011) Western nations backing the UN no-fly zone over Libya have agreed a role for NATO in the campaign but they will have to clarify the mission's aims before winning wider support. President Obama who wants the US to take a back seat has persuaded a reluctant France to accept the involvement of the alliance.

 

 

Libyan Newsreader Brandishes Gun on TV Show

(ITN News: 0709 PST, March 23, 2011) A Libyan TV host has pulled a gun out from under his desk while presenting a program.

 

 

 
 

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Russia's Leadership Split Over Libya

(Euronews: 0528 PST, March 22, 2011) A public clash between Russia's leaders over Libya has revealed cracks in the world's most famous political duo. President Dmitry Medvedev appeared to criticize Prime Minister Vladimir Putin after the latter described western military action in Libya as a medieval crusade.

 

 

 
 

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