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One of the difficulties about interviewing people in Rwanda is that the country is trying to get on with ordinary life a
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"One of the difficulties about interviewing people in Rwanda is that the country is trying to get on with ordinary life and some people just don't want to get involved in this"

- Tony Greig

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This quote by Tony Greig speaks to the difficulty of speaking with individuals in Rwanda. The country is trying to move on from its past and lots of people do not wish to be reminded of it. They intend to focus on today and also the future, and also do not want to be dragged back right into the past. This makes it tough for recruiters to obtain people to open up as well as talk about their experiences. It is easy to understand that people don't want to experience again the trauma of the past, however it is additionally crucial to document it for future generations. It is a fragile balance between valuing people's dreams and also maintaining background.

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South Africa Flag This quote is written / told by Tony Greig somewhere between October 6, 1946 and today. He/she was a famous Athlete from South Africa. The author also have 12 other quotes.

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