Rwandan Genocide: 100 Days of Unthinkable Horror

By Evelyn Kagame

In Rwandan Genocide: 100 Days of Unthinkable Horror, Evelyn Kagame delivers a sobering, meticulously researched account of one of the most devastating atrocities of the 20th century. Over the course of just 100 days in 1994, nearly 800,000 people-primarily Tutsis and moderate Hutus-were brutally murdered in a campaign of state-orchestrated violence that shocked the world.

This powerful narrative explores the historical roots of ethnic tension in Rwanda, tracing the influence of colonialism, propaganda, and political extremism that laid the groundwork for genocide. Kagame examines how ordinary citizens were weaponized by fear, hate, and misinformation, and how international inaction enabled the killings to continue unchecked.

Through detailed chapters, the book covers everything from the rise of extremist ideology and the role of the media in inciting violence, to the organized efforts of militias, the failure of global powers to intervene, and Rwanda's long road toward justice and reconciliation.

Drawing on survivor testimonies, historical records, and legal proceedings, Rwandan Genocide: 100 Days of Unthinkable Horror serves as a vital contribution to genocide studies and a reminder of the cost of silence and complicity. It is an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the mechanisms of mass violence-and how the world must respond to prevent such horrors from recurring.

Warning: This book contains graphic descriptions of violence and is intended for mature readers. Reader discretion is advised.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F38PR8TP
• ISBN13: 9798316319527
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 188 Pages
• Weight: 0.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"