Interview with Augustin Bizimana

Call Number
350-3-1:55/1

General information

Call No.:
350-3-1:55/1
Part of series
HU OSA 350-3-1 Records of the International Monitor Institute: Africa: Rwanda
Located at
BetaSP NTSC #55 / No. 1
Digital ver. identifier
HU_OSA_00009768
Date of production
1994-09
Date
1994
Level
Item
Primary Type
Moving image
Language
French
Duration
20 min. 54 sec.
Notes
Incomplete. No image and sound from minute 20.

Content

Form/Genre
Television program
Contents Summary

The tape contains an interview with Augustin Bizimana, former Minister of Defense for Rwanda, who took refuge in Goma, a camp in Zaire. The interview focuses on the role of the Rwandan army in the massacres. Augustin Bizimana acknowledges the killings in Rwanda but argues that they can not be labeled as genocide and that the government is not solely responsible. The interview also covers the role of the French troops and the impact of French involvement, UN’s role in the conflict, and the negotiations with the RPF.

Context

Associated Names
Rekkas, Faria (Investigator)