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Germany colonizes Rwanda
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Period: to
Rwanda Genocide - By: Nelson Reis
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Belgians take control of Rwanda
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Belgians mandate that Rwandans must wear identity cards
identifying them as either Hutu, Tutsi, or Twa -
UN declares Genocide a crime under international law
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Hutu rebellion begins against the Tutsis
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Tutsi monarchy abolished
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Rwanda gains independence
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President Habyarimana takes control of Rwanda
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Rwandan Patriotic Front is created
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RPF invade Rwanda, sets off civil war
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Ten Commandments for the Hutu published
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New constitution allows for multiple political parties
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RTLM began broadcasting and spreading hate
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Habyarimana signs Arusha Accords
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President Habyarimana's plane is shot out of the sky/He dies
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Hutus begin slaughtering Tutsis
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Hutu extremists purge gov. of political opponents
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250,000 people, mostly Tutsi, flee to Tanzania
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French establish safe zone in southwest corner of Rwanda
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Appx. 1 million people, mostly Hutu, flee to Zaire
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Genocide ends when the RPF gains control of the country