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The Roots of Rwanda: Ethnic Tensions and the Path to Genocide

Rwanda, known as Ruanda-Urundi, has a complex history shaped by ethnic divisions among the Hutu, Tutsi, and Twa. While initial intermarriages and harmony existed, colonial influences from Germany and Belgium exacerbated tensions by favoring the Tutsi elite. The struggle for power intensified post-independence in 1962, culminating in the tragic genocide of 1994, where 800,000 people were killed in just 100 days. This dark chapter is depicted in the film "Hotel Rwanda," showcasing the harrowing experiences of Hutu and Tutsi families and the challenges faced in the aftermath.

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The Roots of Rwanda: Ethnic Tensions and the Path to Genocide

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  1. Rwanda

  2. History • Called Ruanda-Urundi • Ethnic make up • 85% Hutu • 14% Tutsi • 1% Twa • Lived in peace under a Tutsi King • Intermarriages were common • Spoke the same language • Lived side by side

  3. Europeans move in • Germany first controlled the region • Lost the area after World War I • Belgium controlled area in 1916 • Singled out the Tutsi to act as their proxy • Collected taxes • Enforced Belgium laws • Gave the Tutsi the belief that they were superior • Hatred between the Hutus and Tutsi begins

  4. Independence • 1962 Rwanda was granted independence • It was decided to abolish a Tutsi monarch and establish a republic • Tutsi from Burundi began a guerrilla invasion • Struggle for power • Hutus threw a murderous uprising created a majority controlled republic

  5. Bloodshed • UN backs a campaign to secure power sharing • Hutu extremist conceive a plan to rid the country of all Tutsi • Play on historical fears of a return to a Tutsi monarch • Competition for land between farms (Hutu) and cattle herds (Tutsi)

  6. The Genocide begins • assassination of President Juvenal Habyarimana (Hutu) on April 6th,1994 • perpetrated by two Hutu militias • The Interahamwe • “those who stand together” • the Impuzamugambi • “those who have a single goal” • Over the course of approximately 100 days 800,000 people were killed

  7. The Genocide Ends • the Tutsi refugees (Rwandese Patriotic Front) conquered the whole country • Two problems the country now faces • To bring the refugees back • To try the 81,000 Hutu who are imprisoned • Many did participate in the murders

  8. The Movie

  9. Cast • Don Cheadle as Paul Rusesabagina • Sophie Okonedo as Tatiana Rusesabagina • Nick Nolte as Colonel Oliver (based on Roméo Dallaire). • Fana Mokoena as GeneralAugustin Bizimungu • Cara Seymour as Madame Pat Archer • Joaquin Phoenix as journalist Jack Daglish • Jean Reno as Sabena Airlines President Mr. Tillens • Desmond Dube as Dube • Hakeem Kae-Kazim as George Rutaganda

  10. Plot • Paul (Hutu) is a manger at the manager of Sabena Hotel des Mille Collines • His wife Tatiana is a Tutsi • George Rutaganda is a supplier to the hotel who also is the local leader of Interahamwe

  11. On the night the genocide • Paul negotiates with the Hutu Army for the safety of his family and friends • Brings them to the hotel • UN Colonel Oliver is unable to stop the genocide • “we are here only as peace keepers not peace makers” Lt GeneralRomeo Dallaire

  12. Paul turns to Rwandan Army General, Augustin Bizimungu often times for help • The general is suppose to be stopping the genocide • But the army is really helping the Interahamwe Bizimungu

  13. Survive • Is the family able to survive the genocide?

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