Other Quote by Tony Greig
“The U.N. was there to protect other Rwandese.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Post‑Rwanda Conflict, 1995
He claims the UN’s presence was intended to protect Rwandese, implying a humanitarian mission.
In simple terms: UN aimed to protect Rwandese
Key Takeaway
Remember the purpose of peacekeeping missions
Themes
humanitarian
peacekeeping
politics
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
political
historical
When to use this quote
- UN missions
- human rights advocacy
Key Concepts
international law
conflict resolution
Questions to Reflect On
- Was the UN effective?
- What are the limits of peacekeeping?
A Different Perspective
Effectiveness of UN interventions is debated
