Shake Hands With The Devil by Roméo Dallaire
The Failure of Humanity in Rwanda
This harrowing memoir recounts the experiences of a Canadian general who led the United Nations peacekeeping mission during the Rwandan Genocide in 1994. The narrative provides a firsthand account of the international community's failure to prevent the massacre of hundreds of thousands of Tutsis and moderate Hutus, despite clear warnings and opportunities to intervene. Through a deeply personal lens, the author grapples with the moral and ethical dilemmas faced during the crisis, highlighting the devastating consequences of inaction and the enduring scars left on those who witnessed the atrocities.
- Published
- 2003
- Nationality
- Canadian
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 512
- Original Language
- English
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