The international community's reaction to the Holocaust differed significantly from its responses to later genocides, such as those in Rwanda and the Balkans. During the Holocaust, the world largely failed to intervene in a timely or effective manner despite having access to information about the atrocities being committed.
In contrast, reactions to later genocides have included a mix of condemnation, humanitarian interventions, and efforts to prevent such events through international law and institutions. However, the responses were often criticized for being inadequate or delayed. For example, the international community's response to the Rwandan genocide in 1994 was marked by inaction despite clear warnings and ongoing violence.
Overall, while the Holocaust raised awareness and led to the establishment of conventions like the Genocide Convention, and the Responsibility to Protect (R2P) doctrine, actual responses to later genocides often highlighted ongoing challenges in political will and global coordination to prevent and stop mass atrocities.
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