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“I think today that it is essential that the Rwandan tribunal continues to prosecute efficiently. And if the U.N. fails to do that, it is sending entirely the wrong message to people who are in the position to complete these atrocities again.” quote by Tony Greig
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“I think today that it is essential that the Rwandan tribunal continues to prosecute efficiently. And if the U.N. fails to do that, it is sending entirely the wrong message to people who are in the position to complete these atrocities again.”

Tony Greig

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Source Speech: UN General Assembly address, 1998

Continued prosecution by the Rwandan tribunal is vital; UN inaction would signal impunity.

In simple terms: Prosecuting war crimes deters future atrocities.

Key Takeaway

Support efficient justice mechanisms.

Themes

justice accountability human rights

Mood

serious urgent

Type

political activist

When to use this quote

  • policy advocacy
  • legal reform
  • humanitarian work
  • education campaigns

Key Concepts

international law genocide prevention

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can international bodies ensure timely justice?
  • What are the risks of delayed accountability?
A Different Perspective

Political constraints can delay prosecutions.

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