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Role of Hate Radio in Rwandan Genocide

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thomassmith65

11mo ago· 1 min readenNews

Summary

The article discusses how hate radio in Rwanda demonized the Tutsi people, contributing to the preparation for the genocide. It highlights the role of Radio-Television Libre des Mille Collines (RTLMC) in spreading propaganda and inciting violence.

Key quotes

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"In a largely illiterate population, the radio station soon had a very large audience who found it immensely entertaining." (Linda Melvern)
"The station was rowdy and used street language - there were disc jockeys, pop music and phone-ins. Sometimes the announcers were drunk."
"Anti-Tutsi articles and graphic cartoons began appearing in the Kangura newspaper from around 1990."
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Anti-Tutsi articles and graphic cartoons began appearing in the Kangura newspaper from around 1990. In June 1993 a new radio station called Radio-Television Libre des Mille Collines (RTLMC) began broadcasting in Rwanda…

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