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Why did america not intervene in the Rwandan genocide?

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Bill Clinton wanted to preserve his reputation and didn't wanted the american troops killed.

The previous warning of the U.S. administration that they would intervene humanitarian motives only.

The U.S. first instinct was to deny the genocide so they didn't have to provide aid.

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