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Arsenal praise Rwanda's resilience, unity in 27th genocide commemoration tribute

Premier League side Arsenal have joined the Rwandan community in the 27th commemoration of the 1994 genocide.

In a video message promoted by captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, forward Alexandre Lacazzette, midfielder Granit Xhaka and manager Mikel Arteta among the club's officials, the Gunners praised the Rwandans' resilience after the acts against humanity that occurred more than two decades ago.

"We stand together with Rwanda and Rwandans around the world to commemorate the genocide against the Tutsi. We honour the memory of more than one million victims and pay tribute to the strengths and courage of the survivors by being open about the past and we can build a brighter future," Arsenal's video stated.