1. The Rwandan Genocide

2. We are learning to… Describe what genocide is
Explain the consequences of genocide
Understand why many Western countries did not intervene in the conflict

3. Did I… Write a description of genocide
Discuss civil war and genocide in a group
Complete a film report on “Hotel Rwanda”

4. What is genocide?
In your groups try to come up with a definition of genocide
You have studied genocide before…
What period of time do you think it is?
Genocide – killing a specific group of people because of what they believe in or where they are from.

5. Other definitions

6. Starter What do you think happened to this person?
What do you think happened to this person?
Why do you this might have happened to him?

7. The Rwandan Genocide 100 Days of Slaughter April 6, 1994-July 18, 1994
How did the genocide in Rwanda happen?
The Rwandan Genocide 100 Days of Slaughter April 6, 1994-July 18, 1994

8. Hutu and Tutsi Differences
The Tutsi are one of three native peoples of the nations of Rwanda and Burundi in central Africa.
The Hutu are a Central African ethnic group, living mainly in Rwanda and Burundi.
They both speak the same language and have the same customs but…..
Tutsis had a history of having more power

9. Population (estimated):
Historically the Tutsis ruled Rwanda and the Hutus were employed as servants.
After WW1 the Belgian government took control of Rwanda.
The Belgians introduced Identity Cards for all Hutus and Tutsis.
The Belgians enforced the idea of differences between Hutus and Tutsis to try and maintain the power balance.
Population (estimated):
85% Hutu
15% Tutsi
In 1959 the Hutus overthrew the governing Tutsis and killed roughly 150, 000. Many Tutsis fled to neighbouring countries like Burundi.
Rwanda has a history of violence between the Hutus and Tutsis

10. The Tutsi exiles formed a rebel group known as the Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF). The RFP began a civil war in At the same time, Rwanda began to suffer political and economic problems. This made tensions between the Hutus and Tutsis even worse.

11. The Rwandan Genocide
Massacre of an estimated 800,000 – 1,071,000 ethnic Tutsis & moderate Hutus carried out by two Hutu extremist groups
The killings lasted about 100 days in 1994
The United Nations had little response to the genocide

12. Hotel Rwanda

13. Hotel Rwanda
The movie is based on the true events that took place during the genocidal violence that erupted in Rwanda in 1994
The central character is Paul Rusesabagina, a Hutu who managed a four-star in Kigali, the capital city of Rwanda

14. Hotel Rwanda - Key Terms/Groups
Moderate Hutus – Hutus who do not support divisions between the Hutu and Tutsis.
Hutu extremist – Hutus who believe that the Tutsis should be killed.
Tutsis – ethnic minority group in Rwanda who previously controlled the government.
Interhamwe – Hutu militia group; responsible for most of the killings in Rwanda.
Rebels/ Rwandan Patriotic Front – Tutsi led militia; protect Tutsis and moderate Hutus.

15. Hotel Rwanda – Key Characters
Paul Rusesabagina = Manager of the Hotel Milles Collines; a moderate Hutu
Colonel Oliver = The commander of the UN Peacekeeping Force in Rwanda. Based on Roméo Dallaire
Tatiana Rusesabagina = Paul’s wife and former nurse. Mother of 3 children with Paul. Tutsi.
General Bizimungu = Head of the Rwandan Armed Forces. Hutu.

16. George Rutugandu = Kigali businessman and leader of the Interhamwe militia group. Hutu extremist.
Gregoire = works at the Milles Collines. Hutu, supports the Interhamwe
Dube = works at the Milles Collines. Tutsi.
Jack and David = journalists working for the BBC.

17. What are the UN Peacekeepers allowed/not allowed to do?
During the film who will have to take detailed notes as you will be completing a FILM REPORT afterwards.
What are the UN Peacekeepers allowed/not allowed to do?
Why do the Hutus and Tutsis not get along?
Why are the journalists not allowed to help the Rwandans?
Who does Paul turn to for help?
Do the United Nations do enough to protect the people?
Any other important moments in the film

18. How did Genocide begin? 2 Presidents killed
Started with a plane crash (April 6, 1994)
2 Presidents killed
Juvenal Habyarimana (Rwanda)
Cyprian Ntayamira (Burundi)

19. The Beginning Hutu extremists are considered responsible for the crash
President of Rwanda was about to sign a Peace Accord
The extremists disapproved

20. The killings begin The same night of the plane crash
The Rwandan Armed Forces (FAR) and Hutu militia begin killing
Tutsis
Hutu moderates

21. Why do you think Machetes were the weapon of choice?
The killings Begin
Roadblocks set up to capture Tutsis and Hutu moderates
Machetes are the weapon of choice for killings
Why do you think Machetes were the weapon of choice?

24. What role did the U.N. play?
Fails to intervene
Only allowed to “monitor” the situation

25. The killing of Belgian soldiers
10 Belgian soldiers who work for the United Nations
Guarding the Hutu prime minister at his home
Hutu radicals kill him and the Belgian soldiers

26. Did any nations try to help Rwanda?
United Nations (U.N)
Ten Belgians killed immediately
Forces (mostly) withdrawn, 4/20/94
United States
Denial
Non-cooperation
Africa
No force to get involved

27. How did the genocide end?
Ended with a rebel victory by Tutsis
Rwandan Patriotic Army chase out FAR
Genocide ended with their victory
Estimated 800,000 people killed

28. Who was affected by the genocide?
When did it happen?
Where did it happen?
The 5 W’s
Who does Paul turn to for help?
What impact did it have?
Why did it happen?
Who was affected by the genocide?

29. Hotel Rwanda Film Report
We are learning to…
Describe the key events of the Rwandan Genocide
I can…
Create a detailed Film report based on Hotel Rwanda
Your report must contain information on:
Background info on Rwanda
Who was involved in the events of Hotel Rwanda
Why the fighting occurred
Key groups during the civil war
When the events took place
What happened in the hotel
What happened outside the hotel
How Paul helped the refugees in the hotel
How Paul used his business connections to try and save people’s lives
Why the United Nations Peacekeepers were limited
Film Reports -
Are Organised
Written in full sentences and paragraphs
Contain Key points
Contain facts/ figures/ statistics
Are colourful and interesting to look at

30. Plenary
How can we stop genocide happening again? discuss

31. We are learning to… Describe what genocide is
Explain the consequences of genocide
Understand why many Western countries did not intervene in the conflict

32. I can… Write a description of genocide
Discuss civil war and genocide in a group
Complete a film report on “Hotel Rwanda”