"I think to a certain extent in Bosnia and among the Hutus in Rwanda and also among the Tutsis in Rwanda who then took revenge on the Hutus, there is a sense of being swept up and a sense that the society in which they live has gone mad"
- John Pomfret
About this Quote
John Pomfret's quote talks to the sense of helplessness and confusion experienced by people in Bosnia and Rwanda throughout times of conflict. He suggests that the people of these countries felt powerless to stop the violence that was occurring around them, and that the society in which they lived had actually become disorderly and unforeseeable. This quote likewise speaks to the cycle of violence that occurred in Rwanda between the Hutus and Tutsis, with the Tutsis retaliating on the Hutus. This quote highlights the tragedy of these conflicts, and the sense of misery and confusion that the people of these countries experienced. It also serves as a reminder of the value of understanding the intricacies of these disputes, and the requirement for peace and reconciliation.
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