Rwanda Timeline to Genocide

1885 – At the Berlin Conference of European Powers, Germany is given control of the area that includes Rwanda – At the Berlin Conference of European Powers, Germany is given control of the area that includes Rwanda.

1916 – During WWI Belgium takes over 1916 – During WWI Belgium takes over

1926 –Ethnicity is based on skin colour and facial features. and facial features. The Tutsi minority are put in a position of authority

1959 – The king of Rwanda dies – The king of Rwanda dies. Thousands of Tutsis are killed. Thousands of Tutsis are killed.

1962 – Rwanda is granted independence from Belgium –Tutsis are attacked by Hutu’s 1963 –Tutsis are attacked by Hutu’s

1973 – Hutu leaders push Tutsi’s out of their jobs in schools and the universities – Hutu leaders push Tutsi’s out of their jobs in schools and the universities. A Dictator takes power A Dictator takes power

1986 – Tutsis in exile in neighbouring Uganda form the RPF (Rwandan Patriotic Front)

1989 – World economic problems Destabilize Rwanda and cause unrest

1990 – October; RPF rebels invade 1990 – October; RPF rebels invade

1993 – The Arusha Peace Accord – The Arusha Peace Accord. The UN is asked to help implement the peace agreement

The extremist Hutu radio station, starts broadcasting calls to attack Tutsis.

1994 – April 6th; President Habyarimana’s is Assassinated and The Genocide begins 1994 – April 6th; President Habyarimana’s is Assassinated and The Genocide begins

May 2009 ~ Canada's War Crimes Act. Desire Munyaneza is Canada's first convicted war criminal