Mbonibogoye, Emmanuel

Mbonibogoye, Emmanuel

Emmanuel Mbonibogoye

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Interviewee Age

Born in 1954 , 67 years old

Interviewee Gender

Male

Interviewee Ethnicity

Hutu

Interviewee Occupation

Farmer

Interviewee Level of Education in 1972

1 year of school

Geographical Location(s) during the genocide

Burundi, Rurira Village, Busoni zone, the commune was Murore, Kirundo arrondissement, the province was Muyinga

Current Geographical Location

Burundi, Rurira Village, the commune is Busoni, the province Kirundo

Interview Date

2-4-2022

Interviewer Name

Philippe Mukamarakiza

Summary of Oral History

Emmanuel explains in his testimony how the violence was largely targeted at the Hutu population in 1972, and he also describes the systematic arrests, torture, and executions. When Emmanuel's mother returned from Kayanza after witnessing the brutal treatment of local people, she warned the family, prompting fears for their safety. The interviewee’s father was arrested by local authorities, accused of harboring weapons and being involved in the violence. Despite being innocent, he was tortured and eventually executed, like many other Hutus fate during the genocide. His father was taken from his home, beaten, and accused of possessing a gun to kill Tutsis. The family witnessed the brutality of the arrests and executions, with many people being forcibly detained and taken to prisons where they were killed.

Emmanuel describes the physical and emotional impact of witnessing his father’s death and the subsequent violence. This included health problems, such as heart issues, which started after these traumatic events. He describes how the family’s property was looted, and they were left in poverty. The family had to endure harsh conditions and work under forced labor for a year.

Despite the tragedy, the interviewee reflects on how his family survived and continued to uphold the legacy of their father. He took on his father’s profession, which provided some stability. Emmanuel’s narrative highlights the long-term impact of the violence on his life and family, as well as the broader historical context of ethnic conflicts in Burundi.

Named Persons

Secavu John (father), Ntacombonye Angela (mother), Bedetse (grandfather), Budigoma Madarena (grandma) , Nzogera, Buganga, Mukamusoni Ndayambaje Diriano

Named Places

Rurira Village, the commune is Busoni, the province Kirundo the commune was Murore, Kirundo arrondissement, the province was Muyinga

Length of Oral History

00:32:45

Language(s) of Oral History

Kirundi

Language(s) of Transcripts

Kirundi, English

Translator for Transcripts

Translator (for transcripts) Melchisedek Boshirwa and Transcriptionist: Pasteur Niyomwungere

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