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A People Betrayed

The Role of the West in Rwanda's Genocide
Summary:

The book investigates the international community's failure to prevent the 1994 Rwandan genocide, exposing the complicity and indifference of Western governments and agencies. It details the events leading up to the massacre, the lack of intervention during the crisis, and the aftermath of the tragedy, highlighting the West's role in the catastrophe.

Key points:

1. Western Complicity: Melvern's book accuses France, Belgium, and the US of complicity in the Rwandan Genocide by supporting the Rwandan government and not intervening during the crisis.

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