"Rwanda Genocide: 30 Years On, Consequences and Forgiveness"

Rwanda commemorates the 30th anniversary of the 1994 genocide, during which up to a million Tutsis and moderate Hutus were killed. The United States, France, and other nations refused to intervene, with former President Bill Clinton expressing regret for not labeling the mass killings as genocide. Rwandan President Paul Kagame criticized the international community for failing to act. The anniversary comes amid increasing criticism of Kagame's leadership, with survivor Noël Zihabamwe highlighting the ongoing challenges faced by victims and the autocratic rule in Rwanda. Human Rights Watch's former executive director, Ken Roth, discussed the U.S.'s inaction during the genocide and drew parallels to the current situation in Gaza, urging for a halt in arms sales to pressure Israel to stop the violence.
- 30 Years Later, Rwanda Genocide Shows Consequences of U.S. Refusal to Prevent Mass Killing Democracy Now!
- Opinion | My Story Was Told in 'Hotel Rwanda.' Here's What I Want the World to Know Now. The New York Times
- 'He killed my sister. Now I see his remorse': the extraordinary stories of survivors of the Rwandan genocide who forgave their attackers The Guardian
- Rwanda’s genocide legacy looms large 30 years on Semafor
- The judicial legacy of the Rwandan genocide: 30 years of double standards Al Jazeera English
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