A French marine, part of the international force supporting the relief effort for Rwandan refugees, adjusts the concertina wire surrounding the airport. The role of France in the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi has been a source of controversy and …

France–Rwanda relations are the international relations between France and Rwanda. France and Rwanda were allies during the reign of Habyarimana. [1] France actively supported the Hutu-led government of Juvénal Habyarimana against the Tutsi-dominated Rwandan Patriotic Front.

Mar 26, 2021 · France bears "heavy and overwhelming responsibilities" over the 1994 Rwanda genocide, a report by French historians says, but they found no evidence of French complicity.

Apr 4, 2024 · French President Emmanuel Macron said Thursday that France and its allies could have stopped the 1994 Rwanda genocide but lacked the will to do so, a strong declaration ahead of the African...

Jul 5, 2024 · Rwanda has "emerged as an exception" to continent-wide frustration with — and pushback on — France's long history of colonial influence and interference in Africa, The New York Times said.

Apr 20, 2021 · France was aware that a genocide was being prepared in Rwanda ahead of the 1994 killings and the French government bore a significant responsibility for enabling it, the Rwandan government said...

Jun 3, 2021 · In April and May of 1994, an estimated 800,000 Tutsis and moderate Hutus were slaughtered by Hutu militia. Despite evidence of a planned Tutsi extermination, France …

Apr 19, 2021 · NAIROBI, Kenya — France played a “significant” role in “enabling a foreseeable genocide” in Rwanda, according to a report commissioned by the Rwandan government that was released on Monday...

Apr 19, 2021 · Last week, a Rwandan priest was arrested in France for his alleged role in the genocide, which he denied. Study commissioned by Rwandan gov’t alleges France ‘did nothing’ to prevent ‘foreseeable’...

Jun 30, 2023 · France needs to endorse international sanctions against Rwandan commanders and officials responsible for supporting the armed group. Any security assistance to Rwanda should be suspended until...