Genocide In Rwanda

By Jorge V
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    Rwanda Genocide

  • Belgium Gains Control of Rwanda

    Belgium Gains Control of Rwanda
    This event leads to genocide because the Belgium colonists chose which group was more superior and caused a rivalry between the Hutu and Tutsi.

  • Rwanda gains Independence

    Rwanda gains Independence
    This event leads to the civil war because the Hutu controlled the government andthe Tutsi wanted to retaliate in a civil war.

  • Civil War Begins

    Civil War Begins
    The rest of the world should know about this civil war so that something could be done to try and stop it.

  • Genocide

    Genocide
    This event is important because it shows the terrible things that could've been prevented.

  • RPF ends the Genocide

    RPF ends the Genocide
    This is important because people will know who is in control after the genocide.

  • Apology from President Clinton

    Apology from President Clinton
    The rest of the world should know about this because he was able to take action but it was already to late and he is sorry for it.

  • Gacaca courts to be set up

    Gacaca courts to be set up
    The rest of the world should know about this so they know what is being done to the "war criminals."