Bivugire, Evariste
Summary of Oral History
Evariste Bivugire was born in the village of Rurira, Busoni commune in Kirundo province with his 3 other siblings. His father and several accused Hutus from Gitobe and Bwambarang were falsely labeled as “criminals'' engaged in political affairs. They were all placed on packed trucks on their way to imprisonment, which resulted in being killed for many. Because of Bivugire’s father being arrested, he and his siblings were bullied and labeled as a “traitor”. The day his father was put into custody, was the last day he ever saw him again. His father was killed, and two days later, Bivugire’s home was raided and robbed. For years, he and his family were labeled as those who wanted to overthrow the country and its leaders. This resulted in him and his family growing up in fear, grief, and trauma.