Ignored Genocide (eBook Edition)
A Tragic Report on the Gatumba Refugee Massacre
Author: Mulenge Positive Society
Publisher: Mulenge Positive Society
Publication Date: August 10, 2024
Length: 35 pages
Format: Digital / eBook
Language: English
 
Book Description
 
Ignored Genocide is a powerful and deeply moving exposé of one of the most overlooked atrocities in recent African history—the brutal massacre of Banyamulenge refugees at Gatumba Refugee Camp in Burundi on August 13, 2004.
Written by Mulenge Positive Society, this 35-page eBook draws upon survivor testimonies, independent reports, and historical context to shed light on the longstanding ethnic persecution of the Banyamulenge people. It not only documents the horror of that fateful night but also examines the global silence and structural failures that allowed such a tragedy to happen.
This is more than a historical account—it is a tribute to the victims, a voice for the survivors, and a call for long-overdue justice.
 
Inside this book, readers will find:
A concise history of Banyamulenge persecution leading up to the massacre
The refugee journey to Gatumba and the events leading to August 13, 2004
A gripping account of the massacre night, told through survivor voices
Political and humanitarian failures that allowed the atrocity to unfold
Details on emergency aid responses, burials, and aftermath
The creation and mission of the Gatumba Refugee Survivors Foundation (GRSF)
A complete list of the victims and how they were killed
A heartfelt plea for justice and remembrance
 
Who should read this book?
This eBook is essential reading for:
Human rights advocates
Students and scholars of genocide studies or African history
Journalists and researchers
Members of the Great Lakes diaspora
Anyone seeking to understand the consequences of ethnic hatred and global inaction