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There is a very long history of conflict in Rwanda which was first settled by Hutu people from the tenth century, but from the fourteenth century they became dominated by the Tutsu people migrating to the area. They established a monarchy in the fifteenth century and then a unified state in the late nineteenth century. So this very prolonged historic dominance of the majority Hutus by the minority Tutus is the root cause of the bitterness between these two ethnic groups in Rwanda which has dominated Rwanda's whole history.
Bitterness intensified in 1959 when the Belgian Mandate was in control when the Hutu population rebelled against Tutsu domination resulting in the King and 150,000 Tutus fleeing Rwanda. Rwanda then became a Republic in 1961 and achieved independence in July 1962 under a Hutu President. But he was overthrown in 1973 in a military coup led by Major General Juvenai Habyarimana who took over as President.
After armed Tutsu exiles repeatedly attempted to invade Rwanda in the 1960s and 70s but were repulsed by the Hutu army, continued conflict left thousands dead over a period of ten years. Then in October 1990 they again invaded the country taking control of parts of north Rwanda. The Rwanda government reneged on a 1992 peace agreement and the Tutsu led Rwanda Patriotic Front or FPR advanced on Kigali and forced government to recommence negotiations.
Then after President Habyarimana died in a plane crash, this sparked off the most terrible massacre of both the Tutsu minority and moderate Hutus by the army and militia. 800,000 were massacred in 3 months, millions fleeing to neighbouring countries. A government report in 2002 stated 1,074,017 people, of whom 93% were Tutsus were killed between 1990 and 1994. the country has since achieved relative stability under the FPR but bitterness between the two peoples remains below the surface.
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Which regions have been the sites of genocide or attempted genocide in the 20th century?
turkey Germany Rwanda
Why did genocide end in Rwanda and who ended it explain?
First of all, genocide has never ended in Rwanda. For a few years after the Genocide of Rwanda, the U.N. only "tranquilized" the genocide. There is still genocide happening over in Rwanda still to this day. Anyone who has told you differently has not seen the news recently. The U.N. is to this day still trying to get rid of genocide for good. Actually this is incorrect. The genocide is not still happening in Rwanda. It started in April 1994 and ended in July 1994 and cost the lives of over 1 million people. I went to Kigali this summer which is the capital of Rwanda and experienced a very peaceful country. Anyone who believes it is still happening is lost and needs to research the genocide more clearly.
Which regions have been the sites genocide or attempted genocide or attempted in the last 30 years?
Bosnia, Darfur, and Rwanda are sites of genocide in the last 30 years. Within the last century, there have been numerous other genocides, such as those that took place in Germany and Turkey.
Where does genocide happen in the world today?
Examples of genocide include: Armenia in WW1 by th Turks; The dispossession of the American Indian by the US in the north & Spain in central & south america; The concentration camps in WW2; The treatment of their neighbours in recent years by Serbia; Rwanda;
What was the Armenian Genocide?
The Armenian Genocide occurred in earnest during the years 1915-1917.
Which country has violated UN principles in the recent years?
Many countries continue to violate UN princples and resolutions as it is a weak, corrupt and rather pathetic organisation. It has not prevented wars, massacres or genocides which are some of the reasons it was set up. Wars continue all over the world, they stand back during massacres and genocide (Where were they during the genocide in Rwanda, where are they now considering Gaza, Darfur etc)
During what years did the genocide take place?
Genocide has taken place throughout history and has been done to many different races and nationality's
How long did the Armenian genocide last?
The Armenian genocide lasted for 2 years from 1915 to 1917. Of the 2 million Armenians there were in the Ottoman Empire about 1.5 million died during the genocide.
What people were in the genocide?
You have to be more specific about which genocide you are referring to, as there has been dozens of genocide over the years.
What was the years?
The genocide was in 1994.
How old is Kigali?
Kigali is the capital of Rwanda. Rwanda is in Africa. Kigali is 100 years old!!!!
What is the life expectancy of Rwanda?
42 years.
