CIAO DATE: 4/00

Preventing the Bloodbath: Could the UN Have Predicted and Prevented the Rwandan Genocide?

1. Introduction

2. Background

   • Historical Review
   • UN Mandate for Monitoring and Prevention

3. Early Warning Signals

   • Illicit Arms
   • Conscientious Informers
   • Nefarious Plotters
   • Vile Propaganda
   • Macabre Militia
   • Horrendous Human Rights Violations
   • Human Rights Organizations: Did They Do Better?

4. Preventive Action

   • Preventive Measures Before April 6
   • Preventive Measures After April 6

5. Political Will

6. Conclusion

7. List of Acronyms

8. Appendix