On This Day: Rwandan genocide: Maurice Baril, military advisor to the U.N. Secretary-General... (1994)

On December 10, 1994: Rwandan genocide: Maurice Baril, military advisor to the U.N. Secretary-General and head of the Military Division of the Department of Peacekeeping Operations, recommends that UNAMIR stand down.

This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world. Consider using it when preaching about peace.