UNAMIR's initial headquarters was in the Hotel des Mille Collines, but the upmarket hotel did not welcome the presence of soldiers, and Dallaire quickly sought an alternative location; after some days of searching, UNAMIR chose the Amahoro Stadium, which was large enough to host an entire battalion of soldiers.
UNAMIR's initial headquarters was in the Hotel des Mille Collines, but this upscale hotel did not welcome the presence of soldiers. Dallaire quickly sought an alternative location and after several days of searching, UNAMIR chose the Amahoro Stadium as a suitable place for their headquarters.