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Rwanda 1994

By flinstones4

  • Germany Colonizes Rwanda

    Germany Colonizes Rwanda
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    Rwanda

  • The Belgians assume control of Rwanda

    The Belgians assume control of Rwanda

  • The Belgians organize a census and mandate that everyone be issued an identity card classifying them as either Tutsi, Hutu, or Twa.

    The Belgians organize a census and mandate that everyone be issued an identity card classifying them as either Tutsi, Hutu, or Twa.

  • The United Nations passes a resolution which both defines genocide and declares it a crime under international law.

    The United Nations passes a resolution which both defines genocide and declares it a crime under international law.

  • A Hutu rebellion begins against the Tutsis and Belgians.

    A Hutu rebellion begins against the Tutsis and Belgians.

  • The Tutsi monarchy is abolished.

    The Tutsi monarchy is abolished.

  • Rwanda gains its independence.

    Rwanda gains its independence.

  • Juvénal Habyarimana takes control of Rwanda in a bloodless coup.

    Juvénal Habyarimana takes control of Rwanda in a bloodless coup.

  • The RPF (Rwandan Patriotic Front) is created in Uganda.

    The RPF (Rwandan Patriotic Front) is created in Uganda.

  • World coffee prices plummet. This significantly affects Rwanda's economy because coffee was one of its major cash crops.

    World coffee prices plummet. This significantly affects Rwanda's economy because coffee was one of its major cash crops.

  • The RPF invade Rwanda, starting a civil war.

    The RPF invade Rwanda, starting a civil war.

  • A new constitution allows for multiple political parties.

    A new constitution allows for multiple political parties.

  • RTLM (Radio Télévison des Milles Collines) begins broadcasting and spreading hate

    RTLM (Radio Télévison des Milles Collines) begins broadcasting and spreading hate

  • The Arusha Accords are agreed upon, opening government positions to both Hutu and Tutsi.

    The Arusha Accords are agreed upon, opening government positions to both Hutu and Tutsi.

  • Rwandan President Juvénal Habyarimana is killed when his plane is shot out of the sky.

    Rwandan President Juvénal Habyarimana is killed when his plane is shot out of the sky.

  • Hutu extremists begin killing their political opponents.

    Hutu extremists begin killing their political opponents.

  • Massacre at Gikondo - hundreds of Tutsis are killed in the Pallottine Missionary Catholic Church. Since the killers were clearly targeting only Tutsi, the Gikondo massacre was the first clear sign that a genocide was occurring.

    Massacre at Gikondo - hundreds of Tutsis are killed in the Pallottine Missionary Catholic Church. Since the killers were clearly targeting only Tutsi, the Gikondo massacre was the first clear sign that a genocide was occurring.

  • Massacre at the Nyarubuye Roman Catholic Church - thousands of Tutsi are killed, first by grenades and guns and then by machetes and clubs.

    Massacre at the Nyarubuye Roman Catholic Church - thousands of Tutsi are killed, first by grenades and guns and then by machetes and clubs.

  • 1994 The Kibuye Massacres. An estimated 12,000 Tutsis are killed after sheltering at the Gatwaro stadium in Gitesi. Another 50,000 are killed in the hills of Bisesero. More are killed in the town's hospital and church.

    1994 The Kibuye Massacres. An estimated 12,000 Tutsis are killed after sheltering at the Gatwaro stadium in Gitesi. Another 50,000 are killed in the hills of Bisesero. More are killed in the town's hospital and church.

  • Approximately 250,000 people, mostly Tutsi, flee to neighboring Tanzania

    Approximately 250,000 people, mostly Tutsi, flee to neighboring Tanzania

  • The RPF takes control of the presidential palace.

    The RPF takes control of the presidential palace.

  • The French establish a safe zone in the southwest corner of Rwanda.

    The French establish a safe zone in the southwest corner of Rwanda.

  • The French establish a safe zone in the southwest corner of Rwanda.

    The French establish a safe zone in the southwest corner of Rwanda.

  • The French establish a safe zone in the southwest corner of Rwanda. mid-July 1994 The Rwanda Genocide ends when the RPF gains control of the country.

    The French establish a safe zone in the southwest corner of Rwanda. mid-July 1994 The Rwanda Genocide ends when the RPF gains control of the country.