Cablegate: Embassy Kigali 9/11 Commemoration

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SUBJECT: EMBASSY KIGALI 9/11 COMMEMORATION

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Embassy marked the 9/11 five year anniversary with a short
ceremony at the American Club in Kigali attended by mission
Americans, locally engaged staff and two guests of honor.
Ambassador Arrietti covered the key reftel themes in his
remarks, emphasizing the US commitment to social justice,
compassion and respect for Islam. Guests of honor were the
Mufti of Rwanda, Sheik Saleh Habimana, and Special
Presidential Envoy- and Ambassador to the US on 9/11-
Ambassador Richard Sezibera. Both reiterated the need to
reject the ideology of hate preached by Islamic radicals and
work together in the international community to foster a
climate of hope and opportunity. The ceremony, covered by
Rwandan print, radio and television media, closed with a
moment of silence.
ARIETTI

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