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The article discusses various reports published in the book, including one by Marcel Kabanda on the role of print media in the Rwanda genocide, one by Jean-Marie Higiro on the impact of the private print press on the politics of Rwanda before the genocide, and one by Michael Dorland on the place of the genocide in popular culture.

Chapter 35 of the book "The Media and the Rwanda Genocide" is presented. The chapter focuses on the responsibility of journalists to report news to the public. It reflects on the fault of the news media during the 1994 genocide in Rwanda in which many journalists within the country were involved in the mass murder while international journalists misconstrued or downplayed the killing. It stresses the importance for journalists to do their job, utilize their powers and commit to their responsibilities.

A preface for the book "The Media and the Rwanda Genocide," by Allan Thompson is presented.