Agathe Uwilingiyimana

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Overview

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Agathe Uwilingiyimana born Nyarahengeri, Rwanda May 23, 1953 (d. 1994). Math and science teacher. First woman Prime Minister, Rwanda, 1993. Achieved Arusha Accords for peace, 1993; first victim of genocide.

Quotations

“They are coming to kill me and my family. Please tell the world to help us against these murderers.” (last words, Khan, Shallow Graves, p. 17; photo one voice of the world)