Roméo Dallaire
Roméo Dallaire is a retired Canadian senator and former Lieutenant-General in the Canadian Armed Forces, best known for his role as the commander of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda during the 1994 genocide. Since then, Dallaire has been an outspoken advocate for human rights, particularly in relation to genocide prevention and the protection of vulnerable populations. He has authored several books, including 'Shake Hands with the Devil,' which chronicles his experiences in Rwanda. Dallaire's advocacy work has garnered international recognition, and he continues to contribute to discussions on the responsibilities of nations to prevent atrocities.
Born on Jun 25, 1946 (79 years old)
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Canada:
Roméo Dallaire is a retired Canadian lieutenant-general known for speaking out about the Rwandan genocide.
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Canada:
Roméo Dallaire wrote about the challenges faced by the families of military personnel in his book Shake Hands With the Devil.
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Canada:
Roméo Dallaire was part of the 'Special Advisory Team on Sudan' led by Paul Martin.
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South Africa:
Colonel Roméo Dallaire's plea for US support during the Rwandan Genocide was denied, highlighting the international community's failure.
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Liechtenstein:
Roméo Dallaire led a peace mission in Rwanda during the 1994 genocide.
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Lithuania:
Roméo Dallaire is a general who opposed the UN's order to withdraw during the Rwandan genocide.
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Canada:
Roméo Dallaire is head of the Ukrainian Veterans and Families Assistance Task Force.
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Canada:
Roméo Dallaire is a Canadian figure who has come to the conclusion that what is happening in Gaza is a genocide.
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