Rwandan Tutsi Forgives

Prayer helped Immaculee Ilibaguza, a Tutsi and Rwandan genocide survivor, realize hate was not in her heart. Harry Smith talked to her about sharing her miraculous story of survival.

[@MegamikazeMoriko]

forgiveness is a first step to world peace and this women understands just that

[@SuperKwame1]

The French and the Belgium pinned two people against each other.

[@idasesay4271]

Thank you 🙏 someone who knows the true history

[@ranadeed2309]

There was one French general that warned the French government about the genocide. When the Hutu government asked the general for weapons. It was on a France 24 documentary about the genocide.

[@thorragnarok7690]

Exactly and belgiums catholic church supported the hutu extemists

[@bojangerovski2938]

The animosity between Tutsis and Hutus existed long before the French. The French and the Belgium made it easier with their policies of favoring Tutsis over Hutus.

[@fivegoalseason]

www.google.com/amp/s/www.africanexponent.com/amp/post/8595-the-letter-to-the-missionaries-reveals-the-aid-of-religion-in-colonisation

[@empresseve5283]

My husband is from Rwanda...God bless Rwanda 🤍🖤❤🧡🧡💛💚💙💜🤎

[@andreypanin5257]

I remember watching this movie, "Hotel Rwanda". It left a heavy impression. I never knew about these events happened in Africa some 20 years ago, but now I do. With warm greetings from Siberia, Russia.

[@user-habekk]

Andrey Panin: that movie is misleading and does nit tell the true story of what really happened

[@queenalice2277]

That movie is not the really one and that boy what happened

[@dakg8034]

@@user-habekk So enlighten us with the "truth" ... or better yet, help us to identify the segments of the movie that are misleading. I am sure that those who were not there would like to know.

[@arsenalic23]

@@dakg8034 i saw another documentary and rwandans claim the movie is misleading. The guy who kept the tutsis in the hotel(Don cheadle), asked for money to protect them some kind of ransom. When they couldnt pay he would send them out of the hotel to the hutus he used the situation to earn money for himself

[@ameliajones3069]

@Andrey Panin I m a Rwandan lady I would like to tell you that this movie is full of controversies mixed with political games, and someone like you who want to know more about this genocide I advise you to watch a documentary movie named: "Kill them all". Realized by French men Pierre Mezerrette and Raphael Glucksman. You will be more informed. History of our country is sensitive that I advise someone who want to know it to be carefull.

[@cuntessa1017]

Beautiful woman, inside and out. She's a better person than me....I could and would not forgive those monsters.

[@keishamoore3402]

It's our love and Faith of God and Holy Spirit that helps us to Love and Forgive.

[@MightyKondrai]

keisha Moore then why did god let this happen in the first place?

[@HeWhoFlewFromInwood]

It seems we're allowed to mess up in order to deeply learn.

[@esharenee4186]

@@MightyKondrai why do people always blame things on God? Do you know that evil lurks? This was not the work of God, God is not evil, man is.

[@esharenee4186]

@@MightyKondrai and trust, God will repay.

[@GailBecker-MSED-CM-Author]

I taught about this in World History. I will never forget the look on my students faces when they discovered this was real!

[@bryan_che]

Gail Becker I've firsthand information about these people, no amount of discussion and roundtable talks can eliminate the animosity between, it's innate

[@sydneychusi781]

Read this book enduring lies. The Rwandan genocide in the propaganda system, 20 years later. By Edward S.Herman and David Peterson. My dear you will know the truth.

[@GeoffSutton]

This is an emotional story that illustrates the power of forgiveness. The Rwandan genocide happened 20 years ago.

[@pp-6666]

forgive as long as you're not silly enough to forget who your enemy is... give me all the riches you've gained from subjugating a people , over the centuries then let's say forgiven... see that's when forgiveness gets removed from the table... easy to speak words when you're giving up nothing... cheap

[@zealousideal]

Sadly the Genocide is still secretly going on there.

[@jaysonemile6633]

Saint Nick really how do you know?

[@zealousideal]

Jayson Emile, I suggest u read the book; “SOS - Rwanda’s 30-Year Apocalypse”. By Christine Coleman. She was also a survivor of the Genocide and tells the true and full story... which is still happening. The powers that be now, are evil and have hoodwinked the whole world. The president (Kagame) is a dictator ruling by fear, killing and allows no freedom of speech to persecute and subdue its citizens, so the world won’t know the truth.

[@mdi3024]

It’s not the Rwandan genocide,that’s like saying the German genocide because Jews were being killed in Germany,in the same case it’s called the genocide against the Tutsi because only one ethnic group was targeted

[@LibertarianGal]

I remember when this happened and nobody gave a damn. It was just a 20-second segment on the news. I could not forgive such horrible atrocities committed against humanity. Many of those prosecuted only got ten years or less. This is unacceptable. How do they know this won't happen again? Nothing in this life is certain.

[@wlhardy]

Immaculee's memoir, "Left to Tell," is fantastic reading, I recommend it!

[@madknee9435]

we're reading it in class and it's amazing.

[@josimpson7999]

I concur! I read it a few years ago and was utterly petrified reading her words. Lovely to see her here and to be able to listen to her. What a remarkable woman - and so many other very brave people also. God bless them all ❤️🇬🇧

[@margaritakleinman5701]

I just finished re-reading it, it is one of the most powerful books I've ever read. I recommend it to everyone. I have heard her speak three times and got to meet her and speak with her. She is a great inspiration to me and to many.

[@daphneydonegan5680]

I read this years ago. This happened when I was I. Elemantry school so I had no idea what was happen outside my world of cartons at the time. To read her story and know that it happened in a time where things like this could have been stopped by the so called peace keepers (UN) and that they left and never really looked back was disheartening. I read her story and I’m amazed hat how loving her heart is and how strong her mind was and still is. Not to say she didn’t have things to deal with after all this, but that she didn’t let the evil of this world break her is amazing.

[@liayschall783]

My beautiful African sister's!🇪🇷🇺🇸

[@daricnd]

i find it so hard to forgive people that betray me on a daily basis so imagine going through what she went through

[@geesaidit541]

Mr Smith (via CBS), Thank your for presenting this Tremendous woman - Immaculee - and her story of Amazing Grace and Forgiveness!! For all who understand this message we are blessed by it. I pray for Everyone, who do not already understand this message, will learn to Understand it Amen.

[@GailBecker-MSED-CM-Author]

Even though I studied and researched these people for my lesson plans, I was still perplexed by so much hate between such beautiful people.

[@dericocooperphotography4783]

"OPERATION CRIMSON MIST RWANDA GENOCIDE MIND CONTROL WEAPONS DEPLOYED IN AMERICAN CITIES"

[@GailBecker-MSED-CM-Author]

@Michelle Sanders 🙄 Girl please, no one teaches students to hate themselves! Students are not stupid nor are they gullible! If students were taught anything unethical such as that, they would tell the teacher off, walk out, or run the teacher out of the classroom! 😃 They have no problems exercising their Constitutional rights, and I am the first to defend them!!! Apropos, my students have permission to record my lectures.

[@maligal19a30]

You are an inspiring teacher , do t late haters knock you down

[@donkeytime4263]

@@GailBecker-MSED-CM-Author I don’t want you teaching my kids

[@cuntessa1017]

Or the world for standing idly by and doing absolutely nothing just because there was no money in it for them.

[@305jett]

infact they encourage this by removing the un troops there,that witch madam albright,that bitch will burn in hell for ever

[@BlessedShizzle]

I met her in her hometown, shortly after this video was posted. She walked right up and introduced herself to me, actually. It was a dream come true; I'm a huge fan of her book. She is truly an inspiration.

[@madni84]

To err is human and to forgive is divine ,forgiving really requires a great deal of flexibility

[@ishmaelchiponda4425]

Ifound that ,people who alwayz post bad comments are when it comes to África,are neither Áfricans nor black people.

[@mattyy101]

+Ishmael Chiponda look 2 comments down a black guy doing just that... can you see or blind?

[@sydneychusi781]

Read this book enduring lies. The Rwandan genocide in the propaganda system, 20 years later. By Edward S.Herman and David Peterson. My dear you will know the truth.

[@ДаниилКолесник-щ6ю]

I liked this incredible story of the survival and forgiveness of this strong, understanding, sensual and kind-hearted woman through her prayers and God! 🙏💒Not all people are able to forgive their offenders because of their inhumanity. Thank you so much for this episode! Greetings from Siberia, Russia! 🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺

[@fmorant2222]

I read her book One Left to Tell. I read it in 4 days. I was so moved to hear her talk. She is a true Catholic Christian.

[@MsBadJedi]

2:40 the most difficult part of the prayer to fulfill... Only God can give you the strength and the courage to do it and live by every word. A big heartwarming hug to Immaculee. You have a strong and resisting spirit ♥

[@kyhanscott2359]

she is beautiful may the most high continue to bless her terrible story

[@kalabforgiven]

I am Ethiopian man ,, i learned by your forgiveness ,, and i do love you immacule

[@Jojo111]

Oh yes i met her during our Truth and Reconciliation In my country she such a beautiful person. Love me some Immaculate

[@empresseve5283]

I'm seriously considering naming my child Immaculate...

[@bkale6181]

I am currently reading her book day and night currently. I also watch this video at the same time. What a pain, what experience. Let God strength her in her belive. From Ethiopia.

[@waviih5276]

I thank god everyday because my family fled to Kenya when the war started my mom saw her best friend get beheaded her name was Lydia my grandmother got shot in the head and survived I tell my grandmother everyday how strong she is , she still has the bullet mark on the side of her head my whole family ..uncles , ants ,mom,grandmother came to Canada 1995 to Montreal ,queen elizabeth payed for their flight although 100 days after the war started my grandfather got beheaded I always think about him and I always tell people he was a good man I don’t know him physically but I know him mentally , me and my family are so lucky cause I always remember that if my family never had hope I wouldn’t be here right now I am now 15 I am born and raise in Toronto,Canada I speak English French swahili and kyrunrwanwda

[@kays4127]

WavyFnz I am so sorry

[@Artificialintelligence-xd8pb]

Mungu asifiwe,may your grandfather rest in eternal peace

[@sydneychusi781]

Liar liar liar

[@yaynemisatekle8702]

"Left to Tell" heart touching and inspirational book.

[@samsontonui8371]

Do you have that book?

[@margaritakleinman5701]

It's a fantastic book. I just ordered her second book, "Led by Faith", and look forward to reading it.

[@Neemster92]

she is absolutely beautiful

[@tewfik5]

I really like her story because she says that she asked God that if He is real, if He exists, to not let them find the door of the bathroom, and then they searched the house for two hours and didn't open the bathroom door!! God is amazing!!!

[@kayzeitz9971]

I just finished watching “Power of the Heart” on Gaia before looking for this video.. listening to your story of survival and awakening spiritually had me in tears the whole time. I don’t know you but I love you. You are a beautiful inspiration to this world and God kept you alive to spread your light and assist in healing the sickness of humanity.

[@margaritakleinman5701]

True words!

[@sydneychusi781]

Read this book enduring lies. The Rwandan genocide in the propaganda system, 20 years later. By Edward S.Herman and David Peterson. My dear you will know the truth.

[@lovelyladii235]

she's so beautiful. inside and out.

[@millicent9235]

I can’t honestly believe that I didn’t learn about this in school.

[@omshantipeacehafeni]

Reading Led By Faith was really hard for me as I cried for both the victims and perpetrators. Tribalism is never to be encouraged or practiced as it can lead to resentment amongst citizens. May we always remember that we are all from one race, the human race.

[@structlightning]

Ndahafa were u a victim?

[@omshantipeacehafeni]

Korei Clardy no Korei, I am Namibian, living in Namibia. Though I knew about the genocide through the media, it didn’t really registered on my psyche until I have read the book Led By Faith. Namibian tribes, Hereros and the Namas were also victims of genocide at the hands of colonial Germany. The effects of that genocide still remains as evidenced by the low population of those two tribes.

[@margaritakleinman5701]

@@omshantipeacehafeni Have you read her first book, "Left to Tell"? If not, I highly recommend it, especially if you liked "Led by Faith". It is a very powerful and inspiring book. Immaculee is amazing. I.have had the privilege of meeting and speaking with her.

[@rosettesekabanja7421]

I love love love your story!!!!!!! I give you more than a million thumbs up. We are proud of you!!!!! Love from Uganda

[@anthonymoody5459]

she's pretty

[@lalagoabdo1420]

Belgium is responsible for all this

[@janerobi2802]

true

[@1wun1]

Rwandans are responsible for it, they're adults who know right from wrong.

[@chevalla27]

Assisting the bad or ignoring ppl who need help is a horrible thing. But, it does not in away way take away responsibility from ppl who go out and butcher innocent people. Those ppl that committed the murder are the number one ppl responsible and of course others should have done more.

[@tewodrossamson790]

@@1wun1 who provided the weapons? Who funded this? Who created and fueled the hate for ages?

[@1wun1]

@@tewodrossamson790 the arms dealers sold weapons, all sides financed by their powerful allies. And the hate came by due to conflict over land before colonialists came

[@tankeia]

I will definitely check that movie out. I am so drawn to that subject now that i have seen the movies and read Immaculee's books. Thanks

[@alannanance8414]

This is a life changing testimony!

[@raqueltorres1526]

Definitely life changing!

[@actualwakandangirl7121]

I was 2 and in a neighbouring country when this was going on, i had friends whose families fled Rwanda to my country, they told me this story, i can't believe it wasn't that long ago

[@theblackpearl7035]

1993 isnt long ago

[@carsmasher]

This lady is beautiful both inside and out. It takes a very strong person to forgive those who tormented her the way she has. She should be an inspiration for all of humanity.

[@djcece]

Are we going to continue fighting and killing each other like our parents and grand-parents did? Or are we going to work together towards a better life and success? Revenge is not the solution, and forgiveness is a very difficult path, but that is what it takes if we want our children to live a beautiful life. Ndahejeje!

[@BubJeans]

Amazing story love and peace to the souls of those lost and still with us

[@gina4808]

Beautiful inside and out. I’m glad I found this video, I look forward to reading her books.

[@margaritakleinman5701]

You will love her books and be very inspired by them.

[@sydneychusi781]

Read this book enduring lies. The Rwandan genocide in the propaganda system, 20 years later. By Edward S.Herman and David Peterson. My dear you will know the truth.

[@ismaylisha8151]

Theire is always an tirth party involved in our fights against each other... shame on you Belguim and europe..

[@peter1820]

They speak about forgiveness and you are full of hate.... You must learn from this christian woman!

[@mmad1973]

Your story broke me to tears but I thank God for your faith. May he keep and preserve you for his glory.

[@shanmugisa]

I think he did a great job at interviewing them. I can see a loads of empathy

[@margaritakleinman5701]

I agree, he was a very good and empathetic interviewer.

[@ebrimasillah3380]

Peace is SWEET. Peace, love and unity brings joy in our society.

[@aboynamedallison]

"... it is possible to forgive..." beautifu! Thank you Immaculee!

[@VALASINET]

such a gorgeous lady, beautiful soul..God bless you

[@queenlayna]

such a strong beautiful woman...she gives a lot of people power to believe

[@2keen464]

What a surprisingly wonderful ending to an incomprehensible tragedy. A tragedy that could easily continue on with more seeds of hatred and unforgiveness as a result, but Immaculee through the power God moving in her heart shows that restoration after even the most horrific situations is possible. I thought the host did a wonderful job in facilitating this interview and allowing the message to flow a bit more ininhibited than expected on a secular day time show.

[@unknownunknownknow]

Forgiveness .. wow .. what a blessing for the Forgiven .. and the forgiver .. again .. out of tragedy .. God makes good .. Hallejuhah !!!

[@solaaace1453]

I’ve been reading “Left to Tell” for a couple weeks. I know the story and what she’d been through. May all those that perished Rest In Peace. 😪😪😪

[@tracynjoro8373]

All Things PJ who wrote the book please🤔

[@margaritakleinman5701]

@@tracynjoro8373 Immaculee herself wrote the book, which tells the story of her experience during the Rwandan genocide. Amazing book, I highly recommend it.

[@SorinFromRomania]

I can not believe what was and still is happening in Africa.....thanks God cause i was born in europe...but i was shocked when i read about Rwanda and when i saw these movies ''Hotel Rwanda'' and ''Sometime in aprill'' I wonder if they have access to the internet there? God Bless Rwanda

[@erwin5us]

Listen man, if that's the way you think Rwanda will never get anywhere because such things will always happen. I was born in Rwanda, grew up there, and I was there throughout the war, what I saw is something I never ever wanna see again and it is time people come together and make our nation better. Please don't try to take revenge because you won't gain from it at all. God bless

[@sennataylor592]

Are they playing the Hotel Rwanda soundtrack?

[@davidcarey666]

Senna Taylor yes

[@proudSomalisis]

Immaculee, you story made me cry. I shed tears because i so admire your strength and faith. I am a Somali Muslim woman myself but i so relate to your resilience and story of life. We all believe in one God, only with different names. I am so happy that God spared you during the genocide for you to live and tell us your story. I have a similar one and i hope God gives me the strength to tell it to the world too. I love you.

[@sydneychusi781]

Liar liar liar liar. The tustsi under RPF and Kagame committed a genocide. We know all about it.

[@Pmashami]

im outside the country and I still support him I think he is one of the best and truest leaders in Africa

[@VesperShadows]

After reading her book, I'm proud to say- I've found my role model.

[@margaritakleinman5701]

Mine too! I've heard her speak three times and got to meet her and speak with her. She is such an inspiration!

[@andrewbowers_]

I had no idea that African people were actually this beautiful. The Rwandan experience happened to some of the most wonderful people in our world. GOD is speaking to the whole world through the people of Rwanda. No man’s sin is too great for forgiveness.

[@sydneychusi781]

Read this book enduring lies. The Rwandan genocide in the propaganda system, 20 years later. By Edward S.Herman and David Peterson. My dear you will know the truth.

[@GGLebo23]

I was tearing up while watching this. Beautiful

[@djibsondasilva454]

You can forgive but you can never forget!!!

[@RandolphGrandeur]

Forgiving is much more difficult then forgetting...

[@mylifeforchrist8446]

When I read the book, Left to Tell and led by Faith, you always inspire me immaculee,,, tooooooo painful

[@frewofstew6304]

Beautiful, inside out, and smart and a author!

[@jmsoreilly]

this is an amazing story. God is amazing.

[@dportugues]

" you getting mad at them, you getting angry, wanting to do what their doing DOESN"T CHANGE A THING"!!!!!!! so true...

[@vivianwadida3292]

She wrote LEFT TO TELL. This book makes you cry as you read. Unbelievable. She talks passionately of her brother DEMACINE. Notice she mentions him in the beginning of this video. Read her books.

[@tiffann48]

you make a very important point...during chaos lines are blurred so distinctions are hard to make

[@imageodei]

We are never free until we forgive. God has forgiven us much. We are we to not forgive? This woman's faith is so much greater than mine. Thank you Lord for your forgiveness through Your Son Jesus.

[@newhorizon1355]

Just because you forgive doesn't mean they care or won't do it again. Jesus saved this woman for sure. The beauty in her heart to forgive is incredible. However, it is up to God to decide if murderers are forgiven, but, it is the duty of a believer to love others and also protect others

[@samsontonui8371]

You are better than everybody, I know your story ,you are HUMAN,,,

[@matthewmann8969]

Nice intro, introduction, outro, and outroduction

[@طمعل]

I will never forget 1994 all my friend went to Rwanda after genocide up to now never saw them am a Ugandans

[@tankeia]

I agree Ministerh. Both of her books are "Must Reads". They are powerful and inspiring at the same time. This was an horrific thing these people had to endure and it shows what's priority to certain governments and what is not. These people could have been saved if money wasn't on the mind of the governmentS. As you read the books and watch the movies "Hotel Rwanda" and "Sometimes in April" you will constantly ask yourself, "What was I doing in 1994"?

[@wandaslice]

absolutley yes it is an inspiring story and a testiment to human indurance and spirit. i highly admire this woman and what she went through ... but as for divine intervention i think not... and yes i would love to read her book

[@sydneychusi781]

Those are lies don’t believe her.Read this book enduring lies. The Rwandan genocide in the propaganda system, 20 years later. By Edward S.Herman and David Peterson. My dear you will know the truth.

[@yvonnejames136]

I am happy for them, but one thing I am glad for as CHILDREN OF THE DIASPORA, THE ISLAND WE LIVES ON WE ARE FROM DIFFERENT TRIBES OUT AFRICA AND OUR MOTTO IS, , OUT OF MANY ONE PEOPLE, THANK GOD FOR THAT.

[@bertoxdatar5675]

Beautiful woman,immaculee,i'm still read your book,about the tragedy in your hometown long time a go. LEFT TO TELL

[@gratia3139]

bertox datar s

[@kzooblkman]

The world could learn a lot from this woman.

[@graemeyetts3465]

A brave and beautiful Lady.

[@SteveOSpielberg]

I just read the book amazing

[@shaylarobinson700]

So courageous!! Omg!! Heroic

[@jake6887]

A war like this shows worse and best sides of humanity. The Hutu neighbour who was hiding those people with the risk of his own life is a true hero.

[@hassanosman3824]

I love Tutsi their best

[@Cincystone]

Left to tell is a fantastic book, I'd recommend it to anyone.

[@padrechillin]

Kagame may be an imperfect instrument but if it wasn't for his leadership many more people would have died in the genocide and he truly has been a positive bridge in starting to heal the country of Rwanda- and he didn't down the plane the Hutu extremists downed it and used it as a cover to start the genocide since their hatred prevented them from ever working with the Tutsi's. Immaculee is truly a heroic person which the foundation of is her Catholic faith. Check it out- in her books.

[@missjoweriakasomabirungi8940]

I wasn't there but l forgive the Hutu ,my grand mother would be having her family with her now but look now officially a citizen of Uganda bringing up her kids there, really that war can't be forgotten By our elders till this day my dad never wants to hear that he has a blood of the rwandeese .proud to be Ugandan now we shall die and be harried in Uganda, but the LORD is the most foegiving

[@vomiecuz3722]

The prayer she said was the Rosary unmentioned here:);):)

[@impasse0124]

Everyone who commented in a hateful way: You watched this video so you saw Immaculee say how important forgiveness is. She let go of her anger and turned to love and forgiveness and she's a better person for it. The whole world would be a better place if we all offered forgiveness.

[@debby1242]

Immaculee Illibaguza for president of Rwanda! She has the right heart and the right God to rule that country.

[@mireyar2040]

Can people stop treating black people like kids?! Yes, Belgium & France interfered, but these people who massacred others are to blame. Should a child rapist be let go from punishment because they to was a victim of child abuse? NO!.... God bless this woman; a pure soul.

[@gecoco]

I have respect for people who respect me. I posted a comment here not referring to anyone or replying to anyone. If this person is going to come here and try to act out, I am not going to take it. To start off, my comment was not offensive and this person who is uneducated comes and says stupid things I cannot just let that go! I am over it now and I do not care any more, but I had to respond. Thanks for your advice for I care a lot about the Unification of Africa as Nkrumah and Lumumba. Peace!

[@maxlazzari3610]

Those hutus who were searching the house would be saying how the fuck did we miss this chick!!

[@tracynjoro8373]

Max Lazzari you know 😍

[@manewalew2845]

Rwanda genocide heartuoching we all suppose to learn don't repeat history again Rwanda now shining and progressing and Africa's cleanest city Kigali Rwanda so beautiful woman

[@flamingpieherman9822]

If people would really love each other as Jesus told us, there'd be no war. This war was ironically more about Catholicism and their questions for power.

[@megjames6450]

AWESOME WOMEN!

[@kouayep0]

i read her book, it was amazing how God protected her because of her faith

[@joeybagadonuts5763]

I remember this woman spoke at my middle school. Just tragic.

[@Talkinsports91]

She's beautiful

[@gecoco]

They r both beautiful...how did these killers determine who to kill? There isn't that much difference between the two. I have read ur book, left to tell, Immaculee. Im Congolese and I know how it feels to experience war and killings. God will reward you

[@yodaheyyesakor3731]

She went through very tough time.God bless you forever

[@Fbinvestigation]

I was 14 years old,I never heard about this, very sad, this is pure evil

[@VideoderNapoleon-se6jv]

The only thing ,that makes anyone to be a hero is to forgive