The Rwandan Genocide Is A Lie

by Corbett | May 28, 2024 | Podcasts, Videos | 46 comments

[Since 1994, the world witnesses the horrifying Tutsi minority (14%) ethnic domination, the Tutsi minority ethnic rule with an iron hand, tyranny and corruption in Rwanda. The current government has been characterized by the total impunity of RPF criminals, the Tutsi economic monopoly, the Tutsi militaristic domination, and the brutal suppression of the rights of the majority of the Rwandan people (85% are Hutus)and mass arrests of Hutus by the RPF criminal organization =>AS International]

Everyone has heard of the Rwandan genocide of 1994. But everything you have heard about the so-called “hundred days” is either a distortion, a misrepresentation or a downright lie. That lie is still being used to perpetuate myths about the value of interventionism. In this incredibly important episode of The Corbett Report podcast, James does honour to the dead by breaking the staff of misinformation that the liars use to cast their spell on the public.

https://corbettreport.com/the-rwandan-genocide-is-a-lie/

The narrative surrounding the Rwandan genocide is frequently portrayed as a straightforward case of Hutu extremists orchestrating and executing a meticulously planned extermination campaign against the Tutsi population. However, mounting evidence from former Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF) insiders, researchers from Western nations, and new publications challenge this oversimplified perspective, revealing a more complex and politically charged reality.

Alternative Perspectives on the Genocide

According to testimonies from former RPF soldiers and high-ranking officers, the RPF—led by Paul Kagame—played a significant role in triggering and exacerbating the violence that unfolded in 1994. These insiders allege that the RPF, rather than being a passive force responding to atrocities, strategically provoked conflict to gain power. Notably, they highlight the downing of President Juvénal Habyarimana’s plane on April 6, 1994, as a deliberate act orchestrated by the RPF. This assassination served as a catalyst for widespread violence but was conveniently blamed on Hutu extremists to justify RPF’s military interventions.

Researchers from the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada have uncovered evidence pointing to RPF’s active participation in human rights abuses during the conflict. Scholars like Judi Rever, in her book In Praise of Blood, document systematic massacres carried out by the RPF against Hutu civilians, both during and after the genocide. These findings challenge the notion that the RPF was solely a liberation force, revealing it as a group with its own brutal agenda of consolidating power through violence and ethnic targeting.

Western Interests and Media Bias

The prevailing narrative of the Rwandan genocide has been heavily influenced by geopolitical interests and selective reporting. Western nations, particularly the United States and the United Kingdom, supported the RPF’s rise to power, seeing Kagame as a reliable ally in the region. This support manifested in diplomatic cover, financial aid, and military backing for the RPF, even as evidence of its atrocities came to light. The media’s focus on Hutu-perpetrated violence and its reluctance to scrutinize RPF actions can be traced back to these alliances. By framing Kagame’s regime as a stabilizing force, Western powers absolved themselves of complicity while enabling continued exploitation of the region’s resources.

The Role of New Research and Testimonies

In recent years, academics and investigative journalists have unearthed new facts that question the official narrative. Canadian researcher Robin Philpot and American scholar Edward Herman argue that the genocide’s representation has been shaped by propaganda rather than evidence. They emphasize the need to examine Kagame’s role in perpetuating violence and his regime’s suppression of dissent. Additionally, revelations from United Nations reports indicate that the RPF engaged in cross-border attacks into the Democratic Republic of Congo, causing millions of deaths in what some have termed an “expanded genocide.”

Former RPF officers, such as Aloys Ruyenzi, have provided detailed accounts of the group’s strategies, including the manipulation of casualty figures to exaggerate Tutsi victimization and minimize Hutu losses. These testimonies undermine the simplistic binary of “Hutu aggressors” versus “Tutsi victims,” highlighting the RPF’s own culpability in fostering ethnic tensions.

Radio Ubumwe: Titus Rutaremara highlights the role of the RPF in the genocide 17 04 20

Implications for Justice and Reconciliation

The one-sided narrative of the genocide has significant implications for justice and reconciliation in Rwanda. By exonerating the RPF and Kagame’s government, the international community has failed to hold all perpetrators accountable. This selective justice not only denies victims of RPF atrocities their right to recognition but also perpetuates a culture of impunity within the current Rwandan regime. Reconciliation efforts are further undermined by Kagame’s authoritarian governance, which stifles dissent and enforces a monolithic historical narrative.

In conclusion, the Rwandan genocide is far more complex than the widely accepted narrative suggests. New revelations from former RPF insiders, corroborated by researchers and investigative journalists, shed light on the RPF’s role in instigating and perpetuating violence. By critically re-examining these events, the international community can move towards a more balanced understanding of the genocide and its aftermath, paving the way for genuine accountability and reconciliation.

The Truth can be buried and stomped into the ground where none can see, yet eventually it will, like a seed, break through the surface once again far more potent than ever, and Nothing can stop it. Truth can be suppressed for a "time", yet It cannot be destroyed. ==> Wolverine