The genocide had been tolerated by the so-called international community, but I was told that the UN regarded the corpse-eating dogs as a health problem.
In "We Wish to Inform You That Tomorrow We Will Be Killed with Our Families," Philip Gourevitch addresses the chilling reality of the Rwandan genocide, highlighting the indifference of the international community. The quote underlines the tragic failure of global organizations, like the UN, which prioritized health concerns over the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Rwanda, viewing the presence of corpse-eating dogs as a mere issue rather than addressing the ongoing atrocities.
This stark observation reveals the disturbing disconnect between the systemic horrors of genocide and the bureaucratic responses from international entities. Gourevitch critiques the moral detachment exhibited by those in power as they overlook the suffering of countless individuals while focusing on secondary health issues, thereby illustrating the deep flaws in how the world sometimes reacts to human suffering.
