During the Rwandan Genocide in 1994, between 800,000 and 1,000,000 Tutsis and moderate Hutus were killed by Hutu extremist militias. Hate propaganda coupled with the Interahamwe militias encouraged/forced neighbour to kill neighbour, cousin to kill cousin, and brother to kill brother. There was not a single part of the country unaffected by these atrocities. Most of the world simply stood by and watched.
Since the end of the 100 day civil war, great strides forward have been made, with tribal-based reconciliation systems, increased national security, international money and assistance to rebuild destroyed infrastructure, and most importantly programs to assist the millions of victims and orphans in rebuilding their lives. With determination and exceptional spirit, Rwanda is moving forward into a brighter future, but like the man on the bike - he is moving forward while still warily looking over his shoulder.
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Troy Feener currently makes his home in Calgary, Alberta in Canada with his wife Desiree and their two dogs.
An avid painter and sketch artist since childhood, he started taking photographs in University, first with P&S cameras and then finally with a SLR in 2000. In 2006 Troy moved into the digital age in full force with a Canon XTi.
He has traveled and photographed extensively throughout Canada as well as in Brasil, Argentina, Puerto Rico, Great Britain, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Cambodia, Tanzania and Rwanda.
More of Troy's work can be found at Troy Feener Photography.
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