The 1994 Rwandan Genocide
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Author Description
This collection of New York Times articles covers the 1994 Rwandan genocide, a wave of violence that followed the death of Rwanda's President, Juvenal Habyarimana, in a suspicious plane crash. Large scale killings of Hutu moderates and Tutsis followed, affecting citizens in the capital, in villages and in the countryside. After months of fighting during which more than 800,000 died, the RPF routed the Rwandan army and ousted the government.
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THE THESIS
The 1994 Rwandan Genocide is a collection of New York Times articles documenting the horrific events that unfolded in Rwanda following the assassination of its president.
THE SCOPE MAP
- Archival news reports from The New York Times covering the 1994 Rwandan genocide.
- Detailed accounts of the violence that erupted after President Juvenal Habyarimana's death.
- Coverage of the large-scale killings of Hutu moderates and Tutsis across the country.
- Reporting on the months of fighting that resulted in over 800,000 deaths.
- Analysis of the RPF's eventual routing of the Rwandan army and ousting of the government.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
This collection offers a direct journalistic perspective on the Rwandan genocide, drawing from the extensive reporting of The New York Times. The articles provide a contemporary record of the events as they unfolded, capturing the immediate impact and scale of the violence. The compilation serves as a historical document, allowing readers to engage with primary news accounts of this critical period. The collection's strength lies in its presentation of factual reporting from a reputable news source.
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Publication Date:
2013-01-01
Publisher:
The New York Times Company
ISBN-10:
1625396481
ISBN-13:
9781625396488
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