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UNAMIR: A Failure of the UN?
Novák, Tomáš ; Bureš, Oldřich (advisor) ; Doboš, Bohumil (referee)
This bachelor thesis deals with the causes, course and the subsequent evaluation in respect of the UNAMIR peacekeeping mission in Rwanda, which was established by the UN Security Council, and the main purpose of which was to monitor the proper fulfilment of the Arusha Peace Agreement. The thesis acquaints the reader with the historical context of the conflict arisen between the members of the Tutsi and Hutu tribes in Rwanda, which finally lead to genocide. It analyses the world's approach towards the fastest genocide in history, especially then by the United Nations being the principal peace creator in the world. The thesis focuses in detail on the role of the individual UN bodies, in particular of the Security Council, the Secretariat, the Secretary-General and also the Mission Commander, General Roméo Dallaire. The thesis consequently analyses the functioning of the UN as a whole, its actions in respect of preventing the conflict and the following genocide, and whether it is only the UN who deserves the blame for the failure and infringement of the Arusha Peace Agreement.
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Political mobilization of ethnicity in Rwanda
Ducháč, Aleš ; Werkman, Kateřina (advisor) ; Ditrych, Ondřej (referee)
The master thesis Political mobilization of ethnicity in Rwanda examines the content of radio broadcasts that played an infamous role in spreading the hatred aimed against the Tutsi minority before and during the Rwandan genocide in 1994. For the purposes of this study, the method of thematic analysis was employed. The thesis is divided into two parts. The first part of the thesis begins with the conceptualization of key terms including their theoretical underpinnings. Following the theoretical part, the next section contains historical analysis of Hutu-Tutsi relationship while mapping both its origins and subsequent development. The second, practical part of this work studies the discourse of Rwandan radio station Radio Télévision Libre des Mille Collines that played an essential role in inciting hatred towards the Tutsi minority and subsequent Hutu mobilization during the genocide. The core of this part comprises thematic analysis of English radio broadcasts transcripts, which aired in the period of 1993-1994 when this radio existed. The aim of this work is to shed light on how ethnicity was mobilized before and during the Rwandan genocide in 1994. Initial understanding of the historical development of a highly complex relationship between the Hutu and the Tutsi will help to explain what caused...
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Comparison of Post-conflict Reconstruction in Rwanda and Cambodia
Dvořáková, Klára ; Havlová, Radka (advisor) ; Kochan, Jan (referee)
This bachelor thesis is dedicated to comparison of post-conflict reconstruction in two countries that went through a genocide, Rwanda and Cambodia. The goal of the thesis is to evaluate if the reconstruction was successful or not concerning the present situation in these countries. The purpose is also to decide whether it was performed correctly and whether it managed to prevent appearance of other conflicts and violations. The subject of post-conflict reconstruction is very extensive. Hence, my thesis is concerned mostly with achieving justice and reconciliation among people. So called Gacaca courts were the main instrument for stabilization of the society after the conflict. Therefore the thesis is very concerned with them. Parallel of Gacaca courts in Rwanda was ECCC tribunal in Cambodia. The last part of the thesis contains comparison of both conflicts and evaluation of reconstructions.
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The role of Belgium in Rwanda from colonization to the Rwandan genocide
Kovářová, Markéta ; Havlová, Radka (advisor) ; Dubský, Zbyněk (referee)
The Rwandan genocide was prepared and executed on the basis of the ethnic affiliation. Ethnic division and increasing animosity had multiple causes and the colonizer's influence was often described as one of them. The bachelor thesis The role of Belgium in Rwanda from colonization to the Rwandan genocide studies how Belgium helped the intensification of hatred between Hutus and Tutsis and whether it contributed indirectly to the 1994 genocide.
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Reconciliation as part of postconflict reconstruction in Rwanda
Kneblová, Alena ; Zemanová, Štěpánka (advisor) ; Volenec, Otakar (referee)
This bachelor thesis focuses on reconciliation as part of postconflict reconstruction in Rwanda. The aim is to find out whether projects and programs of Rwandan government and NGOs helped reconciliation of the Rwandan society. The first theoretical chapter summarizes theoretical basis and concepts regarding the term postconflict reconstruction with a significant focus on reconciliation. The second chapter is devoted to actors of reconciliation, who were most affected during the genocide in 1994 and who have passed of greatest change in the course of post-genocide period. The third chapter analyzes the projects of Rwandan government (Ingando Solidarity Camps and TIG work camps) and NGOs (The Cows for Peace and Girinka) on the basis of instruments of reconciliation. The final part of thesis evaluates the success of post-conflict reconstruction especially in sphere of reconciliation and also compares the above projects.
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Causes of genocide in Rwanda: Psychological aspects
Burešová, Jana ; Zemanová, Štěpánka (advisor) ; Peterková, Jana (referee)
Ethnic discrimination has deep roots in Rwanda. For many dozens of years, Tutsis have been marked down as those whose task it is to rule the country and Hutus have been treated as those who have to submit to it. As time moved on, Hutu hatred had been growing steadily and resulted in coup d'état in 1959 and consequent persecutions of Tutsis. However, hidden grudge lingered on. The pretext for its revival was the RPF incursion into the country at the beginning of nineties. The invasion also became one of the major preconditions of the fastest genocide in history. This thesis aims to pinpoint actors with direct and also indirect influence, to specify their motives, to assess implications of their decisions and on the grounds of this all to divide them into groups of perpetrators, bystanders and rescuers. The identification of psychological aspects of Hutu perpetrators was made with intent to analyse the process of Us-Them thinking with its typical features and consequences and the process of dehumanization with particular emphasis on its linguistic forms. In connection with that, this thesis points out crucial importance of Rwandan media of hate which determined anti-Tutsi propaganda to a considerable extent.
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The development in Rwanda after genocide in 1994
Švehlová, Eva ; Havlová, Radka (advisor) ; Kochan, Jan (referee)
This diploma thesis deals with the post-conflict development in Rwanda and its main aim is to evaluate the tools adopted after the genocide in 1994 for the purpose of preventing recurrence of any similar conflict in the future. The thesis mostly concentrates on the process of justice (on the international, national and local level) and on the process of reconciliation of the polarized society in Rwanda as two key components of the post-conflict reconstruction. On the basis of the results derived from the detailed analysis of the tools from security, social, economic and political area, the thesis answers the asked question if the future conflict in Rwanda is nowadays hardly probable (thanks to effective and successful activity of the adopted measures) or if there is, on the contrary, some ethnic tension in Rwanda which could become the reason for repeating of any wave of violence in short- or medium-term.
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Position of the selected East African countries in the world economy and prospects of their future development
Drozenová, Blanka ; Pavlík, Petr (advisor) ; De Castro, Tereza (referee)
This thesis deals with the position of the selected countries of East Africa in the world economy and prospects of their future development. The first chapter provides basic information about Rwanda, Burundi and Uganda. The second chapter belongs to the most important ones and deals with the historical context. The third part adds some information about the UN approach to the events in this territory. The fourth chapter is devoted to foreign policy orientation. The next two chapters are the most significant ones: the fifth part deals with development of economy and current economic situation, the sixth part discusses foreign trade. The last chapter provides an outlook for the future of these African countries.
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The Western Influence on Current Situation in Rwanda
Počerová, Veronika ; Kochan, Jan (advisor) ; Sršeň, Radim (referee)
This thesis deals with the influence of the West on Rwanda. The main focus is on the recent development, from eighties up to now. In order to ensure full comprehension of all related events, there is a brief description of the pre-colonial and colonial era in the first chapter. The thesis focuses mainly on the behaviour of main western powers -- France, Great Britain and the United States of America, they are complemented by Belgium which plays an important role in the case of Rwanda. The thesis also deals with the influence of other international actors, namely with the UN but other international governmental and non-governmental organizations and transnational corporations are included as well.
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