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1994 in Ghana

Explore 6 historical events and records for Ghana in 1994.

Historical records for Ghana in 1994

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April

Peacekeeping Department Response

Annan, Kofi ยท New York ยท UN Peacekeeping Official ยท Warfare / Rwandan Genocide

The UN response later receives severe criticism.

Rwanda Crisis

Annan, Kofi ยท New York ยท Under-Secretary-General ยท Warfare / Rwandan Genocide

Peacekeeping department faces severe criticism during the Rwandan genocide

UNAMIR Crisis Management

Annan, Kofi ยท New York ยท UN Peacekeeping Official ยท Warfare / Rwandan Genocide

Oversees peacekeeping administration during the rapidly worsening Rwanda crisis.

November

ICTR Establishment

Annan, Kofi ยท New York ยท UN Peacekeeping Official ยท Warfare / Rwandan Genocide

Works within the UN as the Rwanda tribunal is established.

International Genocide Justice Framework

Annan, Kofi ยท New York ยท UN Peacekeeping Official ยท Warfare / Rwandan Genocide

The ICTR receives jurisdiction over 1994 genocide crimes.

Other events (month unknown)

ECOWAS Chairmanship Assumed

Rawlings, Jerry John ยท Accra ยท President of Ghana ยท Government / Government of Ghana

Rawlings becomes chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, taking a regional leadership role during conflicts in West Africa.

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