Rwanda Genocide Mass slaughter of Tutsi in Rwanda (1994) by the Hutu

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Rwanda Genocide Mass slaughter of Tutsi in Rwanda (1994) by the Hutu 800,000 killed Government led attacks Then pressured Hutu citizens to continue attacks Not just mass murder, but mass rape as well Most of the killing was done with machetes, clubs, or knives United Nations does not intervene Tutsi army stops the genocide

Rwanda Genocide Brief History Population of Rwanda Hutu 85% Tutsi 14% Twa 1% During German Imperialism (1894) Tutsi People were those with lighter skin Germany believe they were more European and were given power Today, Hutus and Tutsi are indistinguishable Post WWII, Belgium takes control – Personal ID cards Tutsis again given power Hutus rebel, Belgians give power to the Hutu April 6, 1994 - Inclusive Hutu leaders killed 100 days of genocide begin Hutu blamed Rwanda’s problems on Tutsi Hutu remembered when the Tutsi were oppressive rulers Media Propaganda

Rwanda Genocide Big Themes: The Definition of Genocide Imperialism leads to Genocide Why didn’t the United Nations intervene? Why do genocide keep happening?