# Rwanda, Iraq, and Accountability

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Before becoming secretary-general, Annan headed UN peacekeeping during the Rwandan genocide, when the organization and member states failed catastrophically to protect civilians. He later supported inquiries and stronger protection norms. As secretary-general he opposed the 2003 Iraq invasion without Security Council authorization, while the Oil-for-Food scandal tested UN credibility and management.

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