Africa Quote by Jared Diamond
““(On the beginning of the mid-1990s' genocidal war in Rwanda:) Within six weeks, an estimated 800,000 Tutsi, representing about three-quarters of the Tutsi then remaining in Rwanda, or 11% of Rwanda's total population, had been killed.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Collapse: How Societies Choose Their Fate and Why They Fail, 2005
The quote highlights the rapid, massive loss of life during the Rwandan genocide, emphasizing its scale and speed.
In simple terms: A huge number of Tutsi were killed quickly in Rwanda.
Recognize early signs of mass violence.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- humanitarian aid
- education
- early warning systems
- peacebuilding
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies detect early signs of genocide?
- What responsibilities do outsiders have?
The figure may oversimplify complex causes and dynamics.