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The United Nations Is Worst Than Useless

The United Nations Is Worst Than Useless

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Nique Fajors
Nov 26, 2023
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The United Nations, an intergovernmental organization tasked with promoting international peace and cooperation, has faced numerous challenges and setbacks throughout its history. Despite achieving significant accomplishments, it has also been criticized for its inability to prevent or effectively respond to various crises and conflicts. There are dozens of case study examples.

Case Study 1: The Rwandan Genocide (1994)

The 1994 Rwandan genocide stands as one of the most horrific instances of mass violence in recent history. Over the course of 100 days, approximately 800,000 Tutsis and moderate Hutus were systematically exterminated by Hutu extremists. Despite numerous warnings and pleas for intervention, the UN failed to act decisively to prevent the genocide. The UN peacekeeping mission in Rwanda was understaffed, poorly equipped, and restricted by a narrow mandate that prevented it from taking proactive measures to protect civilians. The UN's inaction in Rwanda has been widely condemn…

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