1. Rwanda
A Story of Genocide

2. Background Small African nation
Two ethnic groups lived in Rwanda: Hutus and Tutsis
Generally lived peacefully until the Europeans came

3. Background Hutus Majority - 80% Migrated from southern Africa
Generally found themselves as laborers and farmers

4. Background Tutsis Minority - 15% Migrated from Northern Africa (Egypt)
Generally found themselves as the elite and political rulers

5. Background German colony until 1918 (end of WWI) Belgium took it over
Put Tutsis in charge
Handed out “ethnic identity cards”
Education only open to Tutsis
Hutus could only be laborers or low level workers

6. Independence
Once Belgium granted independence, Hutu majority took control
Persecuted the Tutsis, many fled to neighboring countries

7. Civil War
Tutsi rebel group (RPF) formed in neighboring countries and invaded Rwanda
Hutu president compromises with Tutsis and agrees to share power (ARUSHA ACCORDS)
2500 United Nations troops sent to Rwanda to help keep peace

8. Assassination
Unhappy with power sharing agreement, Hutu extremists start planning genocide
On April 6, 1994, Rwandan President Habiyarimana was assassinated
Hutu extremists (Interahamwe) began killing Tutsis