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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.” quote by Jared Diamond
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““(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.””

Jared Diamond

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.

Key Takeaway

Recognize early signs of mass violence.

Themes

genocide violence history human rights

Mood

somber urgent

Type

historical informative

When to use this quote

  • humanitarian aid
  • education
  • early warning systems
  • peacebuilding

Key Concepts

ethnic conflict political instability mass murder

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can societies detect early signs of genocide?
  • What responsibilities do outsiders have?
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