Rwandan Genocide The systematic slaughter of 800,000 Rwandans in 100 days—deemed ethnic cleansing Interahamwe and the Impuzamugambi—two extremists in the Hutu Tribe UN slow to respond
Establishing History Two Tribes: Hutus Tutsis Belgium colonized Rwanda in Africa (1916-1962) Separated Tribes—forced them to wear I.D. Cards Placed Tutsis in charge
Separation Hutus were given lower positions for jobs Tutsis praised and given high acclaim in jobs and educational opportunities Dissidence among the two tribes
Riots Broke Out Resentment among Hutus in 1959 Killing 20,000 Tutsis Refugees fled to neighboring countries Hutus gained control of country in 1962 when Belgium gave Rwanda independence; Tutsis scapegoated
Peace Offerings Declined President Juvenal Habyarimana attempted to unite all Rwandans Hutus rejected RPF mobilized refugees in neighboring countries to rebel against Hutu majority
Tearing the Fabric of Society RPF (Rwandan Patriotic Front—Tutsi rebels) began to attack—wanted to return to their homeland President Juvenal Habyarimana of Rwanda (a Hutu) claimed harshly of Tutsi attempt to take over the country—needed Hutu support
Formulating a Plan Rwandan Armed Forces were used by the Hutus Radio Télévision Libre des Mille Collines (RTLM) promoted hate speech to rally reluctant Hutus
President Assassinated Plane shot down in April of 1994 Immediately, presidential guard killed leaders of opposing group (Tutsis) and any moderate Hutu
Dangerous Men Interahamwe (meaning those who attack together) was established—exterminate the Tutsis Approximately, 30,000 participated
Aftermath RPF victorious UN steps in to provide aid and help establish order Approximately, 2mill. Hutus fled to Zaire (Republic of the Congo) July 19th—multiethnic government formed