Shake Hands with the Devil: The Failure of Humanity in Rwanda
Roméo Dallaire's memoir chronicles his role as UN commander in Rwanda amid the 1994 genocide, exposing the international community's profound failures. It reveals the bureaucratic paralysis and inaction that allowed unimaginable horrors to unfold, urging a reevaluation of global responses to crises.
About This Book
Roméo Dallaire's 'Shake Hands with the Devil: The Failure of Humanity in Rwanda' is a firsthand account of the United Nations mission in Rwanda during the 1994 genocide. As the commander of the peacekeeping force, Dallaire witnessed the devastating events that led to the deaths of hundreds of thousands.
The book details the challenges faced by the international community in responding to the crisis, highlighting bureaucratic obstacles and lack of political will that hindered effective intervention.
Dallaire's narrative serves as a critical examination of humanity's shortcomings in the face of atrocity, drawing from his personal experiences and observations on the ground.
Through this work, the author calls attention to the moral imperatives of peacekeeping and the consequences of failing to act decisively in times of humanitarian emergency.
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