6. Rwandan Genocide (1994)
The Rwandan Genocide saw the systematic murder of over 800,000 Tutsi and moderate Hutu in just 100 days. This horror involved mass killings, torture, and sexual violence, with complete disregard for the Geneva Conventions’ protections for civilians and prisoners. Despite clear signs of impending catastrophe, the international community was heartbreakingly slow to intervene. The world’s failure to act stands as one of the most glaring examples of ignoring humanitarian law and allowing atrocity to unfold.
