The continent long considered the domain of Quai d'Orsay policy makers may finally escape France's cultural and military hegemony. However, the French government ultimately wiped France's soiled hands clean from the blood in Rwanda. In December 1998, the commission finally completed its nine-month inquiry into France's military involvement in Rwanda before and during the genocide. The commission concluded that most of the blame lies with the international community, particularly the United Nations and the United States. For outside links, click on these copyrighted stories posted on the web.
French official defends France's role in Rwanda.
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