Felin Gakwaya

We live in different but nearby villages.

I live in Yabagengwa.

We often meet and talk.

Just recently, one of his children got married.

I made my contributions and attended their wedding.

You see?

But as a human being, when you see him, doesn't your heart feel anguish?

No.

I don't get scared when I see him.

There is no problem between us.

Don't you have fear that what happened before could happen again?

No.

It doesn't pose any danger.

We are all united now.

Leaders have a responsibility to encourage us to live in peace and avoid anything that could bring back conflict.

You are listening to the documentary from the BBC World Service.

I am Felenga Kwaya, and for heart and soul, I am in Rwanda, speaking to survivors and perpetrators of the 1994 genocide and asking what forgiveness means when those who killed your family return home.

So far you've heard from survivors, but forgiveness is never only one person's story.

It also asks something of the one who seeks it.

Viate Ruribichie was imprisoned for crimes committed during the genocide.