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The Rwandan Civil War broke out in 1990 primarily due to ethnic tensions between the Hutu and Tutsi groups, stemming from historical grievances and political power struggles following Rwanda's independence from Belgium. The establishment of a Hutu-led government marginalized the Tutsi population, leading to resentment and the emergence of the Tutsi-led Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF), which sought to reclaim power and address discrimination. The conflict escalated with the invasion of RPF forces in 1990, ultimately culminating in the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi, where an estimated 800,000 individuals were killed in just a few months.

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