Felin Gakwaya

He now speaks about confession, pardon, and God.

So, I'm going to read out this letter here.

I, Ruribichie Viata, on 25th October,

2022, I confess to crimes I committed during the genocide against the Tutsi.

Reference, asking for forgiveness from Rwanda's state and those I've hurt during the genocide perpetrated against the Tutsi in 1994.

I, Ruribichie Viata, ask for forgiveness from Rwanda's state, Rwandans, and all the people that I have hurt.

I'm asking for forgiveness from the bottom of my heart without any external pressure.

Well, when you finished writing that letter, was it taken to the person you wrote it to?

Yes, when I got out of prison, I took it myself and presented it to him and he granted me forgiveness in daylight.

And there were witnesses.

Life goes well between us, no worries at all.

And it is the same with all other Rwandans who survived.

Sometimes they pick me as a role model for those who are released so that I may give them lessons and take part in the reconciliation process.

That's how it is.

Do you feel any remorse now?

Very much indeed.

I wouldn't be here if I had not confessed.

Those who don't want to confess are still in jail.

Tell me, when you asked Teojen to forgive you, did he accept?

Yes, indeed.