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Rwanda genocide, Gaza killings and the hypocrisy of United States

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Skulls of some of those who were slaughtered as they sought refuge in a church during the 1994 genocide. [AP Photo]

April 7, 2024, marks the 30th anniversary of the beginning of the Rwandan genocide. The genocide was a shocking moment in history.

In a few months, between April and July 1994, close to a million people were murdered. The genocide was primarily committed by civilians against civilians, even though the background forces at play were more senior.

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