The second chapter of Tatiana Mukanire Bandalire's book is a letter addressed to her executioner, which she wrote, she says, in order to "take out her anger" and to "be free from this pain", before she could help her. other people.

In her book, she then recounts what happened to her and explains how she treated her physical and mental injuries in the clinic of the Nobel Peace Prize winner Denis Mukwege, in Bukavu.

She tells of the stigmatization of women, families and children resulting from rape, while rapists are never punished.

According to Tatiana Mukanire Bandalire, the rapes continue and that nothing is done to bring justice in her country.

Reacting to comments made by Rwandan President Paul Kagame during an interview with France 24 and RFI in which he denied the involvement of Rwandan troops in the crimes committed in DR Congo, she said she hoped that one day, "he will understand".

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