1. Leave None to Tell the Story THE 1994 RAWANDA GENOCIDE

5. What is Genocide?? –noun the deliberate and systematic extermination of a national, racial, political, or cultural group.

6. What about a Holocaust? 1.a great or complete devastation or destruction, esp. by fire. 2.a sacrifice completely consumed by fire; burnt offering. 3.(usually initial capital letter ) the systematic mass slaughter of European Jews in Nazi concentration camps during World War II (usually prec. by the). 4.any mass slaughter or reckless destruction of life.

7. Where is Rwanda?

8. Rwanda History 3 tribes of people that inhabit Rwanda –Twa, the original inhabitants –Hutus, migrated in 1000 A.D. –Tutsi, migrated in the 14 th or 15 th century The Tutsis tribe of people gained a large dominance over the Hutus By the late 18 th century, a single Tutsi-ruled state occupied most of the present day Rwanda The rule was headed by a Tutsi King who controlled the land and gave power over the regions to the Tutsi groups The Tutsis, in turn, dominated the Hutus, who had the majority of the population-The population of Rwanda was : –75% Hutu –20% Tutsi –5% Twa

10. Rwanda Background In Rwanda the Tutsis are the minority in terms of population. They held the most power and land. This was brought about by favoritism towards them when Rwanda was under Belgian Rule. The Hutus were the majority in terms of population.

12. Before the Genocide In 1990 Rwanda was invaded by the Rwandan Partiotic Front(RPF). Most of these soldiers were Tutsi refugees. Many Hutus were killed. In 1993 he United Nations sent peacekeepers to maintain a peace accord. Over the next few months presidents from both countries and tribes were killed suspiciously. In April 1994 the Rwandan and Burundi presidents were killed. Hutu extremist retaliated by killing 11 United Nations Peacekeepers. After this killing the peacekeeping mission came to abrupt halt and the UN evacuated all peacekeepers. Rwandan soldiers and Hutu gangs slaughtered an estimated 500,000 to 1,000,000 people, mostly Tutsis and moderate Hutus

13. The Perpetrators and their Gain of Power The perpetrators were Hutu When independence was gained the country divided into two. Rwanda and Burundi. Through elections in Rwanda the Hutus gained government power. The Tutsis controlled the government in Burundi.

15. Rwanda Genocide The genocide began on April 6 th, 1994 The genocide lasted for 100 days. Extremist leaders from the Hutu majority started to murder the Tutsi minority. Nearly one million Tutsis were killed. Thousands of women were raped. Hutus who hid Tutsis were killed. The Tutsis were killed because the Hutus militants made people believe that they were the enemy out to kill them first.

16. How was the Genocide Carried Out The Hutus militia that carried it out killed the Tutsis just by using machettes and clubs. They were trained ahead of time. The Hutu militia used constant propaganda to incite their followers They used the radio to broadcast that the tutsis were cockroaches and devils. They also used the radios and speakerphones to tell the location of fleeing Tutsis. The Tutsis also couldn’t jam the radio signals because they didn’t have the technology.

17. Weapons Used…

18. The Result…

25. International Aid The UN and the international community failed to take action to prevent killings UN peacekeeping forces did not intervene into the conflict trying to maintain the rules of the “observing” mandate Security council made questionable decisions The European nations evacuated their citizens but didn’t help Tutsis The US rejected to supply aid after the death of US soldiers in Somalia Help coming too late

26. The Aftermath Genocide of 1994 devastated Rwanda socially, politically and economically Vast amount of refugees and internally displaced people Genocide criminals endure long trials Reduced labor force and poverty

27. Refugees…

28. Rwanda Today… Rwanda is struggling to heal and rebuild It is showing signs of rapid development Many Hutu members have returned to Rwanda The government has promoted reconciliation and economic development

29. Will it happen again?