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Germany controls Rwanda
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Genocide in Rwanda
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Belgium gains control of Rwanda
Why is important? Belgians classified by the ethnic groups and gave a lot of power to tutsis. -
Rwanda gains independence
How does lead to? The independence of Rwanda lead the genocide. -
civil war began
How does lead to genocide? This civil war was the conflict between the hutus and tutsi to take the power of government. -
Genocide
Why should the rest of the world know about? During genocide around 800,000 people die in 100 days. -
RPF ends the genocide
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war crimes trials begin
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apology from President Clinton
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26 defendants executed
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Gacaca courts to be set up