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Description
On the tenth anniversary of the date that UN peacekeepers landed in Rwanda, Random House Canada is proud to publish the unforgettable first-hand account of the genocide by the man who led the UN mission. Digging deep into shattering memories, General Dallaire has written a powerful story of... read more
Important People
- LGen Romeo Dallaire: Author and commander of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda.
Memorable Quotes
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“The global village is deteriorating at a rapid pace, and in the children of the world the result is rage. It is the rage I saw in the eyes of the teenage Interahamwe militiamen in Rwanda, it is the rage I sensed in the hearts of the children of Sierra Leone, it is the rage I felt in crowds of ordinary civilians in Rwanda, and it is the rage that resulted in September 11. Human beings who have no rights, no security, no future, no hope and no means to survive are a desperate group who will do desperate things to take what they believe they need and deserve.”
LGen. Romeo Dallaire -
“This book is nothing more or less than the account of a few humans who were entrusted with the role of helping others taste the fruits of peace. instead, we watched as the devil took control of paradise on earth and fed on the blood of the people we were supposed to protect.”
LGen. Romeo Dallaire -
“On the way back to the Force HQ, I felt that I had shaken hands with the devil. We had actually exchanged pleasantries. I had given him the opportunity to take pride in his disgusting work. I felt guilty of evil deeds myself since I had actually negotiated with him. My stomach was ripping me apart about whether I had done the right thing.”
LGen. Romeo Dallaire on meeting with the leaders of the Interahamwe, a major participant in the genocide
First Sentence
My first love has always been the army.
Table of Contents
Preface
Introduction
1. My Father Told Me Three Things
2. "Rwanda, thats in Africa isn't it?"
3. "Check out Rwanda and you're in charge"
4. Enemies Holding Hands
5. The Clock is Ticking
6. The First Milestones
7. The Shadow Force
8. Assassination and Ambush
9. Easter Without a Resurrection fo Hope
10. An Explosion at Kigali Airport
11. To Go or To Stay?
12. Lack of Resolution
13. Accountants of the Slaughters
14. The Turquoise Invasion
15. Too Much, Too Late
Conclusion
Glossary of Names, Places and Terms
Recommended Reading
Index
Authors & Contributors
- Romeo Dallaire (Author)
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