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Rwanda 30 Years After Genocide, U.S.-Japan-Philippines Summit, ABBA’s Eurovision Legacy, and More
Apr 4, 2024
Rwanda reflects on 30th genocide anniversary, U.S.-Japan-Philippines summit, ABBA's Eurovision win celebrated. Istanbul mayor's election a rebuke to Erdogan. Explore Rwanda's past, global community role, ABBA's Eurovision triumph, and political shifts in Turkey.
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- Rwanda's 30th genocide anniversary exposes international failings in prevention efforts and Kagame's criticized leadership favoring Tutsis.
- US-Japan-Philippines summit aims to strengthen security pact, projecting stability amidst rising tensions in East Asia.
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Rwanda Genocide Remembrance and Complicated Relationships
Rwanda marks 30 years since the genocide against the Tutsi population. The anniversary brings focus to failures of countries like the US, France, and the UN to prevent the genocide. President Macron acknowledges France's lack of will to stop the genocide. Rwanda's President Paul Kagame is seen as an autocratic leader, credited with stabilizing the country economically and improving living standards. Despite improvements, Kagame's leadership is criticized for favoring Tutsis and involvement in conflicts in Eastern Congo.
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