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The Genocide in Rwanda: A Historical Overview of Ethnic Conflict and Aftermath

This overview explores Rwanda's tragic history, focusing on the genocide that saw the systematic destruction of the Tutsi population by the Hutu government. Beginning with Rwanda's colonial past under Belgium, the rise of ethnic tensions, and the pivotal events leading up to the genocide in 1994 are discussed. The spark that ignited this violence was the assassination of the Rwandan president, leading to mass killings fueled by propaganda. In the aftermath, over 800,000 lives were lost, and the region saw significant demographic shifts as Tutsis regained power, leading to a new coalition government.

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The Genocide in Rwanda: A Historical Overview of Ethnic Conflict and Aftermath

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  1. GENOCIDE IN RWANDA

  2. RWANDA’S HISTORY • Former colony of Belgium 1916 – 1962 • Belgians considered Tutsis superior • Rwanda Gained independence in 1962 • Two major ethnic groups in Rwanda • Hutus (90% of population) • peasants • Tutsis (10% of population) • aristocracy

  3. SEEDS of CONFLICT IN RWANDA • 1962 the Hutus take control of the government • Hutus discriminate and alienate Tutsis • Hutus act violently towards Tutsis Some Tutsis managed to escape to refugee camps

  4. GENOCIDE • Intentional destruction of a group of people

  5. FIGHTING IN RWANDA • The spark that began the genocide • The presidents plane is shot down killing both the presidents of Rwanda and Burundi • No one knows for sure who did this • Presidential Guard retaliates • They began rounding up and killing Tutsis • Bribes and radio propaganda encourage moderate Hutus to join in the killing Tutsis • United Nations withdraws after 10 soldiers are killed.

  6. AFTERMATH • Over 800,000 have been killed • (535,000 people in Fort Worth) • 10,000 killed per day in Rwanda • Tutsis seize control and more than 2 million Hutus fled to Zaire (DR Congo) • Coalition Government formed • Tutsis now control government

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