When Victims Become Killers - by Mahmood Mamdani (Paperback)

The book "When Victims Become Killers" by Mahmood Mamdani is a groundbreaking exploration of the causes and consequences of the Rwandan genocide.

This incisive analysis situates the tragedy within its proper historical, geographical, and political contexts, revealing the complex forces that led to the brutal slaughter of hundreds of thousands of innocent lives.

Through a nuanced examination of citizenship and political identity in postcolonial Africa, Mamdani sheds light on the factors that enabled ordinary citizens to turn against their neighbors with such ferocity.

This thought-provoking work provides valuable insights for preventing similar tragedies in the future, making it an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of human conflict and the nature of political violence.