Bjørn Tore Godal
Bjørn Tore Godal is a notable Norwegian politician, affiliated with the Labour Party, who served as Norway's Minister of Foreign Affairs in the late 1990s. He is well-known for his decisive stance on international human rights issues, notably for his early recognition of the Rwandan genocide in 1996, which he labeled as such long before international courts reached the same conclusion. His career reflects a commitment to humanitarian principles and international law, making him a significant figure in Norway's foreign policy history.
Born on Jan 01, 1948 (77 years old)
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Bjørn Tore Godal led the committee that wrote the report on Norway's efforts in Afghanistan.
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Bjørn Tore Godal is the leader of the Afghanistan Committee who presented the report on Norway's efforts in Afghanistan.
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Bjørn Tore Godal is the leader of the Afghanistan Committee who presented a report on Norway's engagement in Afghanistan.
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Bjørn Tore Godal presented the report on Norway's efforts in Afghanistan and described the situation as a significant defeat.
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Bjørn Tore Godal concluded in 1996 that the genocide in Rwanda was indeed a genocide.
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