Last month on April 6th, during the 60th anniversary of the 1951 Convention Related to the Status of Refugees, Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton included a passage in her talk honoring Captain Mbaye Diagne, as well as other heroes who helped refugees escape terrible situations. In her passage about Captain Diagne she talked about how he helped people in the genocide and she talked about his extreme bravery. I think it’s great that Mbaye Diagne was mentioned in this talk. I’m glad such a great hero was mentioned in this convention. Another hero of the Rwanda genocide featured in Hillary Clinton’s talk was Josephine Dusabimana, who sheltered 8 Tutsis in her home and then helped them get across to the Congo by canoes. I’m glad Mbaye Diagne was honored in this talk. He deserves to be an honored hero for the acts he committed in Rwanda. At the end of her talk she asked for a round of applause for him and his family who were present at the convention. I think it’s great that he was mentioned in this talk. A man of his efforts deserves to be praised at least once. I’m glad that 16 years after this genocide occurred, a hero like Captain Mbaye Diagne is still remembered and appreciated.
Sources:
- http://iipdigital.usembassy.gov/st/english/texttrans/2011/04/20110406144913su0.9494091.html#axzz1L9lvx0Ls
- http://dakar.usembassy.gov/rescue_refuge.html
Captain Diagne is obviously a hero, and you've showed that well. However, has he received any formal recognition such as a Nobel Peace Prize or Medal of Honor-such award from a nation. He seems very deserving of this after saving so many lives.
ReplyDeleteGeorge, I know when he was buried he received full military honors but I don't think he received any formal recognitions such as the Nobel Peace Prize.
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