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The Rwandan Genocide in April 1994 killed nearly 800,000 Tutsis and moderate Hutus within 100 days, and also Rwandan Prime Minister Agathe Uwilingiyimana- demonstrating the inadequacies of the international community to respond with alacrity. As global leaders, nations grappled with how to balance their moral obligations with their political and strategic interests, while facing criticism that the United Nations and major powers responded slowly, with inconsistencies.
As the head of state at the time of the genocide, your state now must consider how you will respond to the situation as it unraveled. Provide a brief outline of the situation from your country’s point of view, and as you navigate the dynamics of the situation, pick either France or Belgium and answer the following:

France, President François Mitterrand: Considering France's historical ties to the Hutu-led government, how would your government reconcile the traditional ties, with the need to intervene to protect the victims of massive atrocities? After a thorough analysis of the situation, what diplomatic and military actions would you propose to holistically ameliorate the crisis, while continuing to protect France's interests, standing in Africa and relationships with partners?

Belgium, Prime Minister Jean-Luc Dehaene: As the former colonial ruler of Rwanda and given your previous contributions to UNAMIR, how would your country respond, particularly after the killing of ten Belgian peacekeepers by Rwandan government soldiers which prompted it to withdraw? How could Belgium reconcile its obligation to protect its soldiers and demonstrate strong opposition to the actions against the Belgian peacekeepers, with its moral commitment to uphold human rights and possibly play a significant role in restoring credibility, to help bring an end to the violence by a regime formerly supported by it?