Mateso, Alexis
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Interviewee Age
62
Interviewee Gender
Male
Interviewee Ethnicity
Hutu
Geographical Location(s) during the genocide
Gitega
Interview Date
2025
Summary of Oral History
Mateso’s father was ambushed and killed in Bujumubura. He was traveling to pick up his monthly paycheck and never returned home. Instead of seeing his father’s safe return, Mateso was greeted by his dad’s best friend, who held his father’s jacket. At that moment, Mateso said he knew his father was gone. Before this tragedy struck, Mateso said he had fond memories of his father gently waking him up before he left for work each morning and warmly greeting him in the evenings. Mateso hopes Burundians can come together to address their past and positively change things for a better future. Mateso said God has helped him have a forgiving spirit, and he is ready to live in harmony.
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Recommended Citation
Mateso, Alexis, "Mateso, Alexis" (2025). 1972 Burundi Genocide – Oral Histories. 45.
https://neiudc.neiu.edu/burundi-oral-histories/45
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