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Linda Melvern ‘The Role of the West in the Rwandan Genocide,’ 12th March
Linda comes to speak to the Forum on the eve of the 15th anniversary of the Rwandan genocide, in association with Zed books. Linda is the author of ‘A People Betrayed’ which discusses the complicity of the UN, French forces and the international community in the horrific episode. At a time when Rwanda has recently indicted France for its alleged support for Hutu militia, the FDLR and Tutsi forces are at war in the DRC and some of the highest ranking genocidaires enjoy asylum in European countries, causal factors and lingering effects of the genocide are still very much at the forefront of International Affairs 15 years on.
Chris Alden ‘China in Africa’, Postponed to 28th April, 5.30PM
From LSE, Chris Alden comes to speak to the Forum in association with Zed books as the first confirmed event in a series on China. Chris will be talking about the growth in Chinese influence in Africa and will be answering your questions on issues such as Chinese involvement in Darfur and Zimbabwe. Again, IAF will make discounted copies of Chris’s new book available for those who enjoy the event.
Commodore A.J. Singh ‘India’s Role in Fighting Piracy’, 29th April, 5.30PM