As Rwanda celebrates its 29th Liberation Anniversary, THEUPDATE has prepared a photos story of some of the highlights of Rwanda’s four-year Liberation struggle.
RPA soldiers speaking to Genocide survivors in Bugesera District after rescuing them.
Bugesera was one of the worst hit regions during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. Majority of the survivors were rescued by RPA soldiers from marshlands.
Sheik Abdul-Karim Harerimana (in dark jacket) with unidentified individuals during the liberation struggle. Harerimana was among the senior cadres during the struggle.
Soldiers guarding the studios of Radio Muhabura during the struggle. The radio was a major mobilization tool for the struggle.
Some of the RPA officers who worked on Radio Muhabura during a break. Many Rwandans in the country and those in exile were kept abreast of the progress of the struggle by this radio.
Late Commander Mico (with pistol), then commander of Charlie Mobile Force speaking to fighters at Mountain Sabyinyo in 1991.
Women cadres of RPF-Inkotanyi during a meeting in this undated photo in the liberation struggle.
RPA fighters during the struggle in the Volcanoes National Park. The bamboo thicket gave the fighters cover to conduct their covert operations against the enemy.
Some of the soldiers during a seminar in Rushaki at the beginning of 1994.
Located in the current Gicumbi District, Rushaki was one of the prominent bases of the liberation struggle.
RPA soldiers at Kigali International Airport after it was overrun by the then rebel force.
Some of the soldiers working on a computer.
Diana Mbabazi, former Rwanda Patriotic Army (RPA) soldier (R) with other RPA women fighters during 1990s.