Genocide and International Response

The video discusses the Rwandan genocide, marking 28 years since the tragedy where nearly a million Tutsis and moderate Hutus were killed. It highlights the systematic nature of the genocide and the lack of international intervention. The Genocide Convention, established post-Holocaust, is explained, noting its ratification status and challenges. Other genocide cases, like Bosnia, are mentioned, and current accusations in Ukraine are discussed, emphasizing the need for timely international response.

What event is marked on April 7th in Rwanda?

• Rwanda's Independence Day

• The beginning of the Rwandan Genocide

• The end of the Rwandan Genocide

• The start of the Rwandan Civil War

What was the international community's response to the Rwandan genocide?

• Full support and aid

• Widespread denial

• Immediate intervention

• Limited action and intervention

When was the Genocide Convention adopted by the United Nations?

• 1950

• 1948

• 1945

• 1960

How many countries have ratified the Genocide Convention?

• 200

• 50

• 152

• 100

What is a challenge in applying the genocide definition to specific cases?

• The definition is considered too vague

• Too many countries involved

• Lack of historical examples

• No international support

Which massacre was ruled by the UN to be genocide under international law?

• The Srebrenica Massacre

• The Cambodian Genocide

• The Rwandan Genocide

• The Armenian Massacre

What recent event in Ukraine has drawn international attention?

• Natural disaster

• Political elections

• Economic sanctions

• Discovery of mass graves

Who has declared the killings in Ukraine as genocide?

• The United Nations

• Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky

• NATO

• The European Union

What is the focus of the international community regarding recent events in Ukraine?

• Economic aid

• Diplomatic negotiations

• Military intervention

• Quick response to prevent further atrocities

What is a commonality between the Rwandan genocide and recent events in Ukraine?

• Both were ignored by the media

• Both were resolved quickly

• Both involved international military intervention

• Both involved mass killings and international scrutiny