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Genocide in Rwanda
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Germany controls Rwanda
This event is important because it's the start of colonialism in Africa. This will expand the Europeans power. -
Belgium gains control of Rwanda
This event recolonized Rwanda under a different European country. Rwanda is still under control of a more powerful country. -
Rwanda gains Independence
Rwanda is no longer colonized by any country. There won't be any Europeans conrtolling Rwanda -
Civil War Begins
The Hutu and Tutsis fight over power and government. Tutsis are no longer in power. -
Genocide
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RPF ends genocide
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War Crime trials begin
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Apology from President Clinton
CLinton apologizes for not stopping the genocide. The U.N. failed to kepp the peace. -
26 Defendants executed
Defendants executed for war crimes by the Rwandan government. This lead to Gacaca courts to be set. -
Gacaca Courts to be set up
The world should know about this event because it is justice in Rwanda. Defendants are guily and to be sentenced.
