Rwandan genocide: French probe reviews attack that sparked terror

As a new probe reverses an earlier French investigation on the event that sparked the Rwandan genocide, shifting the focus from Tutsi rebels to Hutu extremists, François Picard’s panel argues over whether, in the past, there has been a cover-up.

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Bernard MAINGAIN. Lawyer;
Gérard PRUNIER. Senior Fellow, Atlantic Council. Author, "The Rwanda Crisis: History of a Genocide";
Stephen W. SMITH. Visiting Professor of African & American Studies, Duke University (from Chapel Hill, NC);
Linda MELVERN. Investigative journalist. Author, "A People Betrayed: The Role of the West in Rwanda's Genocide" (from London).

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François Picard

29/04/2013 - THE DEBATE

Italy's grand plan: new coalition pledges to push growth

An unprecedented line-up for an unprecedented crisis, or more of the same? François Picard’s panel weighs up the chances of success for Italy’s grand coalition... and its chances of actually spurring reform and growth in a Europe worried about the rise of populism.

24/04/2013 - THE DEBATE

Gay marriage in France: a love and hate affair (part 2)

Last night, in the heart of Paris, police clashed with rioters furious about the news that it will soon be legal for gay couples to marry and to adopt children. In recent months, hundreds of thousands have taken part in protests and there has been an alarming rise in homophobic attacks. Bu President François Hollande remains undeterred. Laura Baines and her guests discuss the future of gay marriage in France.

24/04/2013 - THE DEBATE

Gay marriage in France: a love and hate affair

23/04/2013 - THE DEBATE

French embassy in Libya attacked: Mali backlash? (part 2)

Was it revenge for the offensive in Mali or retaliation for the ousting of Muammar Gaddafi? Perhaps it was a message to stay out of Libya as the country struggles towards becoming a democracy. Laura Baines and her guests discuss the many theories following the attack on the French embassy in Tripoli.