What affect did the media have on the Rwandan genocide?

The genocide in Rwanda and the aftermath is an extreme example of the power which media hold. Media were presented with two options – the option to hurt and the option to heal. Sadly, the Rwandan media, which chose to hurt, was the one that succeeded. read more

The role of the media during the genocide received considerable attention from scholars and human-rights activists: Some Rwandan media organizations urged individuals to take part in the killings and increased levels of violence, while international media organizations often gave scant coverage of the events. read more