Question

question 5 of 10
what was a major similarity between the genocides in rwanda and cambodia?
a. both were committed by international terrorist groups with ideological objectives.
b. both were initiated following communist takeovers of former colonial governments.
c. both were largely ignored by the international community when they occurred.
d. both were ended after intergovernmental organizations passed new international laws.

Explanation:

The Rwandan genocide in 1994 and the Cambodian genocide under the Khmer Rouge regime were both largely ignored by the international community during their occurrence. In Rwanda, the international community failed to intervene effectively despite warnings. In Cambodia, the atrocities under the Khmer Rouge were not adequately addressed by the international community in a timely - manner.

Answer:

C. Both were largely ignored by the international community when they occurred.