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[–] Mirshe@lemmy.world 17 points 1 month ago (1 children)

The French, I think, literally handed over a diplomat's wife and children to be killed in front of the entire convoy AT THE AIRSTRIP.

[–] PugJesus@piefed.social 7 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Jesus fucking Christ. Hadn't heard that before, and I can't confirm or deny it since my knowledge of the genocide is rather sparse, but I wouldn't be surprised if it is true, given all the other fuckery that went on.

[–] Mirshe@lemmy.world 9 points 1 month ago

Lions Led By Donkeys did a well-researched 4-part podcast on the Rwandan genocide, I highly recommend it.