It’s almost unimaginable.
Fifteen years ago, Rwandans killed nearly 1 million of their own.
Today, the country’s economy is starting to pick up steam. Tourism has become the top industry. Residents acknowledge the genocide, but go about their business. Some live doors away from the person who killed their family members.
Contradictions pervade Rwanda as the government tries to pull off ambitious plans to modernize the nation with an eco-friendly economy. This country, where a collection of Iowans is investing expertise, money and passion, appears poised to become one of Africa’s great success stories, but the view on the ground shows it won’t be easy.
I woke this morning to NPR presenting a story on Rwanda. As the article states, it’s almost unimaginable. That is why we need to be reminded of the banality of evil. Prayers go up today for Rwandans.