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Abstract

This dissertation explores the role of international organisations in how well they respond to global atrocities. The two global atrocities that are investigated in this study are the Rwandan genocide and the ongoing Rohingya crisis. The purpose of this study is to highlight that many global atrocities follow a similar pattern and if the international community and international organisations recognised early signs of an atrocity many lives could be saved. Through carrying out a narrative literature review, this dissertation critically evaluates international organisations' and non-governmental organisations' role in responding to these two crises.
The literature revealed that the overall response to the Rwandan genocide was weak and slow. However, the creation of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda was a significant event as it influenced the creation of the International Criminal Court. Similarly, in the Rohingya crisis, the response has been poor because of the complexity of the case and because it is not in the international organisation's interests, hence they have done little to alleviate the violence against the Rohingya. While some successful responses are made to these crises, such as the role of the Organisation for Islamic Cooperation in the Rohingya crisis and the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, these are overshadowed by the overwhelming failures made by international organisations. On the other hand, the Non-Governmental Organisations that are discussed in this study responded effectively and accordingly to both crises. Each of the Non-Governmental Organisations significantly intervened in the crises to provide humanitarian assistance to the victims. The successes of Non-Governmental Organisations get overlooked by the failures of other international organisations. Therefore, international organisations should take a similar approach to those of international non-governmental organisations, so the responses made to global atrocities can be effective and could save numerous lives.

Course: Criminology and Cybercrime - BSc - U2714PYC

Date Deposited: 2024-11-21

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