The most popular programs for the Rwanda Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=888 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Fri, 06 Nov 1998 00:00:00 GMT Sat, 25 May 2013 13:25:07 GMT Mr. Gourevitch talked about his book, [We Wish to Inform You That Tomorrow We Will Be Killed with Our Families: Stories from Rwanda], published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux. He explained why the Rwandan genocide should not be written off as just another tribal dispute. The "stories" in the subtitle are both the author's, from many visits to the country, and those of people he interviewed. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/115511-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/115511-1 Fri, 06 Nov 1998 00:00:00 GMT Lt. General Dallaire (Ret.) talked about his book [Shake Hands with the Devil: The Failure of Humanity in Rwanda], Carroll and Graf. He was the Force Commander of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda. While in his U.N. post in Rwanda in 1994, Lt. Gen. Dallaire and his limited number of troops witnessed the killing of more than 800,000 Rwandans in a period of a little over three months. The author talks about the under-equipped army he had with him and about how he had originally requested 5,000 troops in order to ensure order during the elections and oversee the safe return of Tutsi refugees. Upon returning to his native Canada, Lt. Gen. Dallaire served in various posts including assistant deputy minister in the Canadian Ministry of Defence. He also spent a great deal of time battling post-traumatic stress disorder and spoke openly about these battles. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184312-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184312-1 Fri, 06 Nov 1998 00:00:00 GMT Immaculee Ilibagiza talked about her book [Led by Faith: Rising from the Ashes of the Rwandan Genocide] (Hay House; September 16, 2008). Immaculee Ilibagiza was born in Rwanda and studied electronic and mechanical engineering at the National University. She lost most of her family during the 1994 genocide. Four years later, she emigrated to the United States and began working at the United Nations in New York City. She is now a full-time public speaker and writer. In 2007 Immaculee Ilibagiza founded the Left to Tell Charitable Fund, which assists Rwandan orphans. This book continues her story, also written with Steve Erwin, told in her previous memoir [Left to Tell: Discovering God Amidst the Rwandan Holocaust]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281368-15 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281368-15 Fri, 06 Nov 1998 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Koppel interviewed General Dallaire about his experiences as commander of peacekeeping troops in Rwanda and his recollections of the genocide during 1994 civil war. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170513-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170513-1 Fri, 06 Nov 1998 00:00:00 GMT On the tenth anniversary of the beginning of the genocide in Rwanda panels discussed the history of the genocide, the role of the media and the policies of the U.S. and the U.N., reconstruction of the country, and the international criminal trials. The first panel, titled "Genocide and Responsibility," was composed of Rwandans, journalists, a Holocaust survivor, students, and writers. The second panel, titled "The Media Trial: International Justice, Meaning and Consequences," was composed of attorneys and journalists. Among other issues of law and journalism in Rwanda the panel discussed the trials of Rwandan media personnel who were convicted of genocide for their words and the implications of that case. Among the panelists were Mr. Rapp, United Nations ICTR Prosecutor, and Mr. Floyd, U.S. defense counsel for Hassan Ngeze, the former owner of the Rwandan newspaper Kangura who was convicted of genocide. They summarized that case, which was being appealed. After the panelists made their presentations they answered questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181258-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181258-1 Fri, 06 Nov 1998 00:00:00 GMT Stephen Kinzer talked about his book, [A Thousand Hills: Rwanda's Rebirth and the Man Who Dreamt It], published by Wiley. The book is about the life of Paul Kagame, the Rwandan rebel leader whose army is credited with ending the genocide in Rwanda in the mid-1990s. Mr. Kagame became the first democratically elected president of Rwanda in 1993. Following his remarks Mr. Kinzer responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280860-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280860-1 Fri, 06 Nov 1998 00:00:00 GMT The panel talked about the degeneration of Zimbabwean social and political institutions, specifically the weak currency and failing medical and economic infrastructure. Other topics included the expansion of the African Union and the effect of the economic downturn on Africa, specifically the effect of donor aid. They then answered questions from the audience. The panel comprised of former Secretary General of the UN Kofi Annan, Rwandan President Paul Kagame, President of Tanzania Jakaya M. Kikwete, President of South Africa Kgalema Motlanthe, Prime Minister of Kenya Raila Amolo Odinga, and President of Senegal Abdoulaye Wade. The panel was moderated by Niall Fitzgerald. "The Future of Africa" was a plenary session at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2009, which had the theme "Shaping the Post-Crisis World." Sections of the viewing are not in English and are not translated. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283754-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283754-1 Fri, 06 Nov 1998 00:00:00 GMT Michael Barnett talked about his book [Eyewitness to a Genocide: The United Nations and Rwanda], published by Cornell University Press. As a political officer on the U.S. Mission to the U.N. in 1994, Mr. Barnett observed the U.N.'s reaction to the Rwandan genocide, in which an estimated 800,000 Tutsis were murdered by Hutus over a period of about three months. In this interview Mr. Barnett argued that the United Nations and United States government knew the extent of the killing and failed to act deciviely to stop the murders. He was interviewed on the C-SPAN BookTV Bus. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/199800-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/199800-1 Fri, 06 Nov 1998 00:00:00 GMT President Kagame reflected on the 1994 genocide in Rwanda. Between April and June of that year, approximately 800,000 people were killed. Governments and international organizations were criticized for failing to intervene. In his speech, President Kagame gave a brief history of Rwanda and discussed the reasons for the genocide. He also talked about recent developments in the country and the precautions that were put in place to prevent another massacre. Following prepared remarks, he responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181473-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181473-1 Fri, 06 Nov 1998 00:00:00 GMT Paul Rusesabagina talked about his book, written with Tom Zoellner, [An Ordinary Man: An Autobiography], published by Viking. Mr. Rusesabagina was the first Rwandan manager of the Hotel Milles Collines, a European-owned luxury hotel in Rwanda. Mr. Rusesabagina recounted his experience during what he described as the Rwanda genocide/massacre in 1994. He also described actions he took to save 1200 refugees held at bay in a Rwandan hotel, a story told on screen in the movie [Hotel Rwanda]. He also responded to questions from members of the audience. The event, sponsored by the English Department of George Mason University in conjunction with the Fairfax County Public Library, was held in the Concert Hall of the Center for the Arts. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192207-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192207-1 Fri, 06 Nov 1998 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Power talked about the 1994 genocide in Rwanda. Approximately 800,000 people were killed. Criticism was leveled against the United States, Britain, France, the United Nations, and others for failing to intervene. Ms. Power responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181263-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181263-5 Fri, 06 Nov 1998 00:00:00 GMT Ambassador Wolpe introduced the program saying that, in conjunction with the Africa Program of the Woodrow Wilson Center, this event is part of an international commemoration of the tenth anniversary of the Rwandan genocide. Survivors of genocides, now human rights activists, described their experiences in Germany, Bosnia and Rwanda. Ms. Lorch described covering genocide news stories. The participants answered questions from the audience of students. Ambassador Wolpe is a former member of the U.S. Congress. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181136-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181136-1 Fri, 06 Nov 1998 00:00:00 GMT President Bush and President Kagame spoke to reporters about their meeting at the White House, relations between Rwanda and the U.S., and answered questions from the reporters. President Bush responded to one question about the administration's shift in policy toward Iran and a willingness to engage in negotiations over civilian nuclear development. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192784-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192784-1 Fri, 06 Nov 1998 00:00:00 GMT Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice talked about her recent travel to Africa with President Bush and her upcoming travel to Asia. She emphasized her discussions with Kofi Annan in regards to the work that he had done in resolving the Kenyan unrest caused by the December 2007 elections. She talked about developments concerning the six-party talks with North Korea. She answered questions from reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204146-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204146-1 Fri, 06 Nov 1998 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Kagame talked about efforts to foster reconciliation, justice, and renewal in Rwanda following incidents of genocide in the country. Among the issues he addressed were the refugee problem, changes needed in the justice system, and victim compensation. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162364-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162364-1 Fri, 06 Nov 1998 00:00:00 GMT Jendayi Frazer talked about an upcoming visit to Central Africa by Secretary of State Rice. She said that Secretary Rice would meet with leaders from Ethiopia, Uganda, Rwanda, and the DR Congo. She talked about the U.S. position on Somali instability. She answered questions from reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202623-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202623-1 Fri, 06 Nov 1998 00:00:00 GMT President Kagame talked about the prospects for peace in Rwanda and the great lakes region of Africa. Following prepared remarks, he responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/175382-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/175382-1 Fri, 06 Nov 1998 00:00:00 GMT In a first-of-its-kind town hall meeting, government officials and journalists discussed a proposed plan to implement Gacaca, a traditional form of tribal justice in which village elders resolved disputes and devised methods of reconciliation. Participants answered questions from the audience, television viewers and radio listeners. The questions focused on whether Gacaca was a sufficient method to address punishment of those responsible for genocide in the 1994 tribal feuds and to address prison overcrowding. Before and after the meeting Mr. Murphy described the plan and the unique nature of the meeting. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/124106-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/124106-1 Fri, 06 Nov 1998 00:00:00 GMT Interviews, video clips and vignettes illustrated the political issues and events of the previous week. Mr. Roberts and Representative Morella talked about the events in the news, including the crime legislation in the House, the 1994 and 1996 elections, and U.S policy concerning Cuban refugees. Mr. Waller by telephone discussed the security of nuclear weapon material in the former Soviet region. Ms. Rovner talked about the status of congressional health care reform legislation. Mrs. Gore talked about her recent trip to Rwanda and the status of the Clinton administration. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/59725-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/59725-1 Fri, 06 Nov 1998 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Boucher briefed reporters on a number of issues including the arrest of a Rwandan war crimes suspect and efforts to obtain a United Nations resolution authorizing action against Iraq. Following brief remarks he answered questions from the reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172922-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172922-1 Fri, 06 Nov 1998 00:00:00 GMT