In a gesture welcomed by the Rwandan President as well as by survivors demanding "apologies" from Paris for its role in the region. To advance the "historical truth," France

decided on the 27th anniversary of the Rwandan Genocide to open a major archive on Rwanda relating to the genocide of the Tutsi minority in 1994, after claims years ago. The move came a few days after historians of President Emmanuel Macron delivered a report that concluded for the first time that Paris had "significant responsibilities" in this Rwandan genocide.

The twenty-seventh anniversary of the genocide was commemorated, during which more than 800,000 people, mostly Tutsi, were killed in appalling conditions between April and July 1994, in France under the banner of denial.

Representatives of the French State participated in the commemoration of the extermination, in a move hailed by an official of the Survivors' Association as a sign of "respect." French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian attended a wreath ceremony in the morning.

The anniversary came a few days after historians of President Emmanuel Macron delivered a report that concluded for the first time that Paris had "significant responsibilities" in this tragedy.

For his part, President Paul Kagame of Rwanda Wednesday welcomed the report of historians as "an important step forward towards a common understanding of what has happened, and a change," as it "demonstrates a desire even among leaders in France to move forward with a good understanding of what has happened."

In a speech during the commemoration ceremony, Kagame continued: "What is important is to continue to work together to document the truth. It's the truth. "

In addition, the Ibuka Survivors Association welcomed the government's decision to open the government archives, especially documents dating back to the time of François Mitterrand, who was president when the extermination took place, considering it "a good thing" by the Ibuka Survivors Association France.

According to this resolution, the documents of former Socialist President François Mitterrand, the archives of the then Head of Government, Dura Balador, and other documents are now open to all according to a decree published in the Official Gazette. Many of these documents, including diplomatic cables and confidential notes, appear in the Duclair report delivered on 26 March to Emmanuel Macron.

The 1200 page report also refers to the responsibility of François Mitterrand and his staff, who have regularly ignored various warnings about the dangers of genocide.

In total, thousands of documents will be opened to the public, especially the Mitterrand group, which has been secret for decades.

Other documents may be released in the summer, including a declassified army archive but not exploited according to a well - known source.