David Rawson Collection on the Rwandan Genocide

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David Rawson Notes: Arusha Accords and Politics

David Rawson

Notes on the RPF's diplomatic maneuvering, what President Habyarimana thought of political peace, and a large amount of information on the Arusha Accords. Years 1992-1993.
David Rawson Notes: CDR Deadlocks Arusha

David Rawson

Tensions between the RPF (Rwandan Patriotic Front) and CDR (Coalition for the Defence of the Republic), which is a Hutu extremist party, led to a stall in negotiations at Arusha.
David Rawson Notes: How the Political Parties of Rwanda Negotiate

David Rawson

The political parties discussed are the RPF, MRND, MDR, PL, and PDC. Rawson discusses negotiating tactics of the parties and political alliances between parties.
David Rawson Notes: May 1992 to June 1993 Rwanda Timeline

David Rawson

Notes on Arusha Accords and RPF negotiating tactics. Detailed information on events in Kigali, Rwanda.
David Rawson Notes: Rwanda from July 1993 to October 1993

David Rawson

Security council meetings and RPF action.
David Rawson Notes: Rwandan Peace Process 1993

David Rawson

Notes on the Rwandan peace process in July, August, and October of 1993. Contains nine key points outlined by Rawson.
David Rawson Notes: Rwanda's Prime Minister Solicits Diplomatic Help

David Rawson

Controversy, Tutsi-Hutu violent conflict, and the Prime Minister asks for help from Western countries.
David Rawson Notes: Security Council and Arusha Accords

David Rawson

Notes on UN actions taken in response to ongoing negotiations in Rwanda. Also includes more information on the Arusha Accords. One important detail included is an attack carried out by the RPF on February 8, 1993.
David Rawson Notes: The RPF Dislikes Proposals

David Rawson

Notes on the time between June 1992 and July 1993. Most of these notes mention the RPF taking issue with proposals discussed in the peace process. However, there is more included.
Routing and Transmittal Slip September 23, 1993

David Rawson

Transmittal slip about the UN Secretary General Boutros Boutros-Ghali nixing Organisation of African Unity peacekeeping plan.
Planning a Peacekeeping Force if Peace Accords Occur

United States Department of State

US government options for a peacekeeping force if the government of Rwanda and RPF are able to reach a peace treaty. This document is only a potential strategy and was not actually carried out (to my knowledge).
The French Stress How Important Rwanda is to Them

United States Department of State

UN Security Council planning a UN security force to send to Rwanda. France informs the US that Rwanda is as important to them as Liberia is to the US. France expects the US to give Rwanda the same level of attention the US gives Liberia.
US Government Meeting on Peacekeeping in Rwanda

United States Department of State

Meeting over whether the United States should send peacekeeping forces to Rwanda. Argues sending this force will be cheaper than continuing to send aid.
List of Some of the Rwandese Refugees Killed in Burundi Recently

US Embassy Rwanda

List of Some of the Rwandese Refugees Killed in Burundi Recently
Testimony of Jeff Drumtra on Hunger and Humanitarian Issues in Rwanda before the House Agriculture Committee Subcommittee on Foreign Agriculture and Hunger

US Embassy Rwanda

Testimony of Jeff Drumtra on Hunger and Humanitarian Issues in Rwanda before the House Agriculture Committee Subcommittee on Foreign Agriculture and Hunger

Box 5, Folder 13
Impressions On Pre-Genocide Rwanda Conflict

Not Available

How a neighboring African country views the situation in Rwanda in 1992. Makes comments on the support the RPF is getting in Rwanda by sympathetic parties.
George H. W. Bush Letter

George H. W. Bush

Congratulating the president of Rwanda for working towards peace.
George H. W. Bush Praises Rwanda

George H. W. Bush

President George H. W. Bush praises Rwanda for forming a new government and continuing the democratic process.
Communique Outlines Results of Peace Talks, Department of State African Affairs

Department of State African Affairs

Subject: Communique Outlines Results of Peace Talks

Source: Kigali Radiodiffusion Nationale de la Republique Rwandaise in Frnech 1800 GMT 19 Sep 1992
Department of State African Affairs Reports RPF Chairman Statement Cited

Department of State African Affairs

Subject: RPF Chairman Statement Cited

Source: (Clandestine) Radio Muhabura in English to Rwanda 1715 GMT 1 Oct 92
Uganda's Agard Didi Views on Rwanda Conflict

Agard Didi

Didi talks of strong anti-RPF, Tutsi, and Uganda propaganda that has "brainwashed" the population of Rwanda. Believes this propaganda will make the war unwinnable for the RPF.
Rwanda: In Search of a Settlement

Bureau of Intelligence and Research

US Department of State memoranda on the issues with Rwanda's Habyarimana regime and the solution the US thinks will most likely work. Basically, the US believes power sharing democracy with minority protections will cure Rwanda.
Full Description of Multiple International Diplomatic Meetings on Rwanda (1992)

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Officials from many African countries, along with Belgian, French, and US offiicials, meet for a discussion over Rwanda and the RPF. Then, the document also contains an account of the next phase of Arusha meetings.
May 11, 1992, Representative Breakfast

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List of names and titles of various officials from the United States, Africa, and Europe who attended this breakfast meeting.
Rwandan Government Says its Agreed to Enough, RPF Must Make Concessions

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United States officials received word that Rwandan officials informed the Tanzanian president they would make no further concessions to the RPF. It is now the RPFs turn to give up some of its demands if the peace process is to continue smoothly.