Question

What led the United States to remain neutral on the Rwandan genocide?

Answer 1

Answer:

The death of US soldiers in Somalia led America to remain neutral.

Explanation:

During the Rwandan Genocide, American efforts to solve the situation were minimal. The United States had experienced a great defeat in Somalia when they had landed a force of 28,000 soldiers whose aim was to bring peace to the famine-stricken country. However, America ended up withdrawing when 18 soldiers were murdered and dragged on TV through the streets of Mogadishu. The killings took place two days before the UN Security Council was to decide whether to send a peacekeeping force to Rwanda. Therefore, as public opinion was against any type of participation in external conflicts, Clinton's administration decided not to participate in peacekeeping missions.