Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Romeo Dallaire Biography and Timeline

Follow Romeo Dallaire through 8 dated historical records for Canada.

Romeo Dallaire, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

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1993–1994Years on this page

1993

Peacekeeping Mission Leadership

Major General · UNAMIR Force Commander · Kigali · Warfare / Rwandan Genocide

Begins supervising implementation of the Arusha peace agreement.

Role range: 1993-1996 – 1993-1994

UNAMIR Command

Major General · UNAMIR Force Commander · Kigali · Warfare / Rwandan Genocide

Takes command of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda.

Role range: 1993-1996 – 1993-1994

1994

Genocide Warning Cable

Major General · UNAMIR Force Commander · Kigali · Warfare / Rwandan Genocide

Warns UN headquarters about militia plans and hidden weapons.

Role range: 1993-1996 – 1993-1994

Weapons Cache Warning

Major General · UNAMIR Force Commander · Kigali · Warfare / Rwandan Genocide

Requests authority to act against suspected arms caches.

Role range: 1993-1996 – 1993-1994

Civilian Protection Efforts

Major General · UNAMIR Force Commander · Kigali · Warfare / Rwandan Genocide

Keeps remaining UNAMIR forces focused on protecting civilians.

Role range: 1993-1996 – 1993-1994

UNAMIR Safe Areas

Major General · UNAMIR Force Commander · Kigali · Warfare / Rwandan Genocide

Peacekeepers shelter thousands despite severe operational restrictions.

Role range: 1993-1996 – 1993-1994

Dallaire Leaves Rwanda Mission

Major General · UNAMIR Force Commander · Kigali · Warfare / Rwandan Genocide

Leaves after months directing the mission through genocide.

Role range: 1993-1996 – 1993-1994

UNAMIR Command Ends

Major General · UNAMIR Force Commander · Kigali · Warfare / Rwandan Genocide

Completes his command of UNAMIR.

Role range: 1993-1996 – 1993-1994

Records, sources and methodology

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