André Sibomana was a remarkable man. A Catholic priest, journalist and leading human rights activist, Sibomana worked tirelessly for independent investigations into human rights violations in Rwanda and was one of the very few independent voices in Rwanda unafraid of speaking out against the abuses of past and present Rwandan governments. Hope for Rwanda is André Sibomana's personal testimon…
East Timor: Genocide in Paradise offers a concise yet powerful account of the humanitarian and political crisis that unfolded during Indonesia’s occupation of East Timor. Matthew Jardine documents the systematic human rights abuses, including mass killings, forced displacement, and widespread repression that devastated the Timorese population. Drawing on eyewitness testimonies, international …
By contrasting African countries that experienced genocides with African countries that might have experienced genocide but did not actually do so, Scott Straus has made a major contribution to genocide studies. His conclusion that political leadership and the 'founding narratives' of nations are the most important factors in determining outcomes is original and compelling.
Offering a comparative analysis of the mass genocides, politicides and ethnic cleansings of the twentieth century, this book sheds light on the occurrence as well as the magnitude of genocide. Based on the conviction that such comparative analysis may contribute towards the prevention of genocide in the future, Manus Midlarsky compares socio-economic circumstances and international contexts and…
Genocide, mass murder, and human rights abuses are arguably the most perplexing and deeply troubling aspects of recent world history. This collection of essays by leading international experts offers an up-to-date, comprehensive history and analysis of multiple cases of genocide and genocidal acts, with a focus on the twentieth century. The book contains studies of the Armenian genocide, the vi…
Tackling the crucial issue of our day--the rebuilding of countries following ethnic cleansing and genocide, this book evaluates the role of trials and tribunals with regard to social reconstruction and reconciliation. The voices of the people of Rwanda and Yugoslavia are heard through the results of extensive surveys and recorded conversations. Their thoughts of past and future controversially …