What we do
Evidence gathered throughout years tend to corroborate that killings that have targeted the Banyamulenge and other ethnic minorities in Eastern Congo have specific features involving processes of genocide. However, these killings have mostly been understood within the broad analysis of intercommunall and inter-ethnic violence leaving aside its historical roots originating from the colonial classifications of “native―indigenous” and “immigrants―invaders”. Therefore, this memorial aims at collecting, documenting, and sharing information on how the genocide against the Banyamulenge has been historically carried out. It aims to deeply understand the root causes, drivers and ideological beliefs leading to the execution of these crimes and similar others committed in the eastern Congo. We collect, analyse, and report different events in which ethno-linguistic minorities were specifically targeted as part of understanding and preventing further steps of extermination. In the future, we aim to contribute to the knowledge production and increase awareness about genocide studies in Eastern Congo and produce educational education materials that will help the youth to understand the danger of mass atrocities.