We Wish to Inform You That Tomorrow We Will Be Killed With Our Families by Philip Gourevitch
Stories from Rwanda
This book is a chilling account of the Rwandan genocide that took place in 1994, where an estimated 800,000 to 1 million Tutsis and moderate Hutus were systematically murdered within a span of 100 days. The author provides a detailed narrative based on interviews with survivors and perpetrators, shedding light on the horrifying events, the international community's failure to intervene, and the aftermath of the genocide. The book serves as a powerful critique of political indifference and a poignant exploration of the depths of human brutality.
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- Published
- 1998
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 354
- Original Language
- English
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