Belgian Peacekeepers Memorial

I was staying at the Marriott and this was a short walk from there. Definitely worth visiting if in the area. There was no wait and I was the only one visiting at the time. The staff there was very friendly and informative.

Small but well designed museum. No entry fee. Photos allowed. Gives good overview of the events in 1994.

A deep and meaningful memorial to the Belgian peacekeepers who were killed. Well kept, well maintained part of history that should not be forgotten. Clean environment, friendly and polite attendant.

Informative and impressive. Good to keep the memories alive. Nice staff who were eager to help out and share extra knowledge.

A memorial for the Belgian UN peacekeepers who died protecting the civilian government leaders during the outbreak of the 1994 Rwandan genocide.

Small memorial and site of the killing of the Belgian peacekeepers assigned to protect the Prime Minister of Rwanda at the start of the genocide. Very small site but well detailed. Worth visiting as part of a larger tour though not worth going out of the way by itself.

Walking distance from Kigali Marriott Hotel and very safe to visit. As a Belgian I was deeply touched by reading all the information displayed on the wall about the brutal murder of the 10 courageous soldiers. Admission is free - donation to the knowledgeable guide is welcomed. It is a wonderful memorial and worth spending 30’ of your time here. Let’s not forget!

The Belgian Peacekeepers Memorial in Kigali marks an important moment in Rwanda’s history. It stands on the site where ten Belgian UN soldiers were killed in April 1994 while on duty protecting Prime Minister Agathe Uwilingiyimana, who was herself killed on 7 April 1994, shortly after the assassination of the president. The memorial helps visitors understand what happened in the very early days of the genocide and honours the soldiers who lost their lives. Bullet holes and the location of the killings are still visible, making the history tangible and real. It is a quiet place for reflection. There is no entrance fee, but a small donation to the gatekeeper is appreciated.