A People Betrayed: The Role of the West in Rwanda's Genocide by Linda Melvern (E

Description: A People Betrayed by Linda Melvern Linda Melverns classic, investigative account of the Rwandan genocide, now with a new Introduction FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Events in Rwanda in 1994 mark a landmark in the history of modern genocide. Up to one million people were killed in a planned public and political campaign. In the face of indisputable evidence, the UN Security Council failed miserably in its response.In this classic of investigative journalism, Linda Melvern tells the compelling story of what really happened, revealing both the scale, speed and intensity of the unfolding genocide, as well as exposing the governments and individuals who could have prevented what was happening, if they had chosen to act. The book also tells the unrecognised heroism of those who stayed on during the genocide — from volunteer peacekeepers to courageous NGO workers.Twenty-five years on from one of the darkest episodes in modern history, A People Betrayed is a shocking indictment of how Rwanda was ignored then and how today it is remembered in the West. Author Biography Linda Melvern, a British investigative journalist, has written regularly for the British press, and was previously a reporter for the The Sunday Times, where she was a member of their award-winning Insight Team. For fifteen years she has investigated and written about the 1994 genocide in Rwanda. A consultant to the Military One prosecution team at the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, (ICTR) her archive of documents on the planning and preparation of the genocide was a part of the documentary evidence used by the prosecution. She is an Honorary Professor in the Department of International Politics at the University of Wales, Aberystwyth. Table of Contents MapsIntroduction to the 2019 Edition1. Genocide, April 19942. The Past is Prologue: Rwanda 1894–19733. The Rwandan Patriotic Front4. Akazu: The Oligarchy Ruling Rwanda5. Peace in Rwanda? The Arusha Accords6. Preparing the Genocide7. The Hate Radio: Radio-Télévision Libre des Mille Collines8. New World Order and High Hopes for a UN Success9. Peacekeepers: The UN Arrives10. Peacekeepers in Trouble: February–April 199411. The UN Security Council: 5 April 199412. Four Days in Kigali: 6–9 April 199413. The Genocide Exposed14. The Secret Meanings of the Security Council15. Genocide Spreads16. The World Shuts the Door17. For Valour18. Starting from Zero: 18 July 199419. The Genocide ConventionChronologyGenocide Convention, 1948 Review Melvern offers a vivid picture of the role of Western nations in abetting, ignoring and allowing Rwandas genocide. * Praise for Previous Editions, New York Times Book Review *Linda Melvern has written a compelling description of the most dramatic aspects of the genocide. * Praise for Previous Editions, Astri Suhrke, International Affairs *This is a devastating account of lies, deceit, complacency and tragic neglect.... Linda Melvern deserves our thanks for investing so much in breaking the silence and revealing the truth. * Praise for Previous Editions, Glenys Kinnock, MEP *An important book by an important investigative journalist. Linda Melvern gets us closer to the truth and the truth gets us closer to a better world. Only when we know how and why genocide happens, can we hope to stop it from happening again. What an achievement! * Praise for Previous Editions, Linda Polman, author of We Did Nothing: Why the Truth Doesnt Always Come Out When the UN Goes In *The best overall account of the background to the genocide, and the failure to prevent it...the investigation is hers, and hers alone. She discovered so much that we did not know. * Praise for Previous Editions, Lt-.General Romeo Dallaire, UN Assistance Mission for Rwanda *Melvern has written an extraordinary account of the Rwanda genocide, and the shocking failure of the West to lift a finger. A brave and compelling book. * Praise for Previous Editions, Richard Falk, Princeton University *A People Betrayed is a masterly and insightful reference for our understanding of international obligations in the prevention of genocide. * William Schabas, Middlesex University London * Promotional Linda Melverns classic, investigative account of the Rwandan genocide, now with a new Introduction Long Description Events in Rwanda in 1994 mark a landmark in the history of modern genocide. Up to one million people were killed in a planned public and political campaign. In the face of indisputable evidence, the UN Security Council failed miserably in its response. In this classic of investigative journalism, Linda Melvern tells the compelling story of what really happened, revealing both the scale, speed and intensity of the unfolding genocide, as well as exposing the governments and individuals who could have prevented what was happening, if they had chosen to act. The book also tells the unrecognised heroism of those who stayed on during the genocide -- from volunteer peacekeepers to courageous NGO workers. Twenty-five years on from one of the darkest episodes in modern history, A People Betrayed is a shocking indictment of how Rwanda was ignored then and how today it is remembered in the West. Review Quote This is a devastating account of lies, deceit, complacency and tragic neglect.... Linda Melvern deserves our thanks for investing so much in breaking the silence and revealing the truth. Promotional "Headline" Linda Melverns classic, investigative account of the Rwandan genocide, now with a new Introduction Feature Up to one million people were killed in 1994 during a planned public and political campaign. Melvern shows how in the face of indisputable evidence, the Security Council of the United Nations failed to respond. Description for Sales People April 2019 marks the 25th anniversary of the Rwandan genocide. Up to one million people were killed in 1994 during a planned public and political campaign. Melvern shows how in the face of indisputable evidence, the Security Council of the United Nations failed to respond. Linda Melvern is the pre-eminent journalistic voice in talking about the Rwandan genocide. Contains a new Introduction reflecting on the legacy of the genocide and the Wests response to it. Over 20,000 copies sold across two editions Details ISBN178699545X Author Linda Melvern Year 2019 ISBN-10 178699545X ISBN-13 9781786995452 Format Paperback Publication Date 2019-03-15 Pages 384 Language English Edition 3rd Subtitle The Role of the West in Rwandas Genocide UK Release Date 2019-03-15 Imprint Zed Books Ltd Country of Publication United Kingdom NZ Release Date 2019-03-15 Replaces 9781848132450 Edited by Claire Webster Birth 1935 Death 1851 Affiliation Winchester College, UK Position Classics Teacher Qualifications M.S., RN-CS, Pnp Illustrations 3 bw maps Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Edition Description 3rd edition Alternative 9781786995483 DEWEY 967.57104 Audience Undergraduate AU Release Date 2019-03-14 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159896375;

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