Talk:Pauline Nyiramasuhuko

Convicted, awaiting sentencing?

I've read in some media reports Pauline Nyiramasuhuko has been found guilty, to be sentenced in September, 2010. By the way, there should be much more about this woman at Wikipedia. It's just hard to find the info. Alpheus (talk) 07:36, 27 June 2010 (UTC)

"Culling?"

"Armed Hutu were deployed throughout the countryside to cull fleeing Tutsi."

I'm sorry, I believe the use of this word is improper; one culls animals (generally for the betterment of the group as a whole), not human beings. To use this word in relation to human beings is to degrade them to the level of cattle. I am quite sure this was not the intent of the author, naturally, but still, this improper verb should be replaced.

Others may disagree, claiming that "culling" can apply equally well to human beings; while I may not respect this, I certainly do not feel interested in getting drawn into such a discussion. However, technically, the term would still be incorrect: fleeing Tutsi were not "culled" in any sense of the world, as culling entails a selection process, something lacking in this case. Basically, all fleeing Tutsi who could be reached were killed: there was no process by which this or that Tutsi would be spared, and hence, no "culling". --Erjyx (talk) 20:45, 25 June 2011 (UTC)

Respectfully, this is the term used in the article cited as the source. I had to look up the word, because I was unfamiliar with the term. Verb: Something picked out from others. According to various news articles, the militia set up check points and patrolled the roads leading out of town. Fleeing Tutsi were separated out of the crowds of people evacuating the towns, pulled out of vehicles and killed. So yes, it seems they were culled like animals and treated much worse than what this article describes. If you're interested, feel free to follow the links to the news articles. The events that happened were part of a genocide, so this is not unusual for a genocide. I did stop and think before I used the word here, because news articles are written to incite and to sell newspapers. So I'm open to discussion about whether or not this word is appropriate. It seems appropriate to me in this case. Does it need an additional description of the check points on the road to explain it better? Or should it be replaced with something more neutral? I'm not sure how to neutrally describe a genocide, so any assistance is appreciated. USchick (talk) 22:48, 25 June 2011 (UTC)

Her sentence

Pauline Nyiramasuhuko and her son currently serves life in prison with the possible chance of parole according to the news, but if they find out a parole is issued, they may release in 25 years. The other four members are currently serving 25-year prison terms and they may be released in June 24th, 2036. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Katarighe (talk • contribs) 00:13, 27 June 2011 (UTC)

Picture

Because this is on the front page, it is, of course, quite a big priority. Are there any available? Lord British (talk) 07:35, 27 June 2011 (UTC)

We may be able to use this photo [1] with this tag Template:Non-free historic image. USchick (talk) 23:11, 27 June 2011 (UTC)

The governor of Butare

"She ordered the then-governor to organize the killings. When he refused, he was killed, and Nyiramasuhuko called in militias from Kigali." I think the governor deserves a mention by name, if anyone can provide it. Pocharngo (talk) 10:55, 28 June 2011 (UTC)

Feminism

Being the minister of -advancement for women- it seems like she may have at some point encountered the term feminist and made comments about it, I think it would be interesting to note these if they could be located. 64.228.88.197 (talk) 10:14, 30 March 2015 (UTC)

Where is she now?

--Bahnmoeller (talk) 13:18, 16 November 2021 (UTC)