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Rwanda

The Republic of Rwanda is a densely populate country in east central Africa and the site of a genocide that took place in 1994.

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What started the Rwanda genocide?

The Hutu began slaughtering the Tutsis on April 6, 1994. The killed over 800,000 people over a 100 day period.

How did the hutu dehumanize the tutsi?

The reason why is because the tutsi were not the kind of people the hutu's were. The hutu called them names such as cockroach's , dirt, and other racism words. The Hutu were the higher class and the Tutsis were the lower and more poor. So the Hutu thought the world would be better if there were no poor people or "dirtiness" so they killed them. I hope this worked. Also, you should watch the movie

"Hotel Rwanda' it helps a lot.

What was at the heart ofof the genocide in rwanda?

military conflict between the army and guerrilla groups....Jp13

Compare and contrast the genocide in Rwanda and Darfur?

rwanada had the UN involved more people died and lasted 100 days

Why is Rwanda poor?

Rwanda is a poor country meow

Why was the rwandan president killed?

the president was killed because his plane was shot on 6 April 1994 and he was a Hutu.

What happened in Rwanda?

800,000 were massacred during ethnic conflicts.

Where is Kigali?

One of East Africa’s hidden treasures is Kigali, the city capital of Rwanda. Founded in 1907 under German colonial rule, independent since 1962. Since then it has become the largest city in Rwanda. Kigali is also where the Rwandan Genocide took place in 1994. The Hutu militia killed close to one million Tutsi’ during that time. Kigali has grown economically and culturally since then. Tin ore is produced in mines and a smelting plant was built to help generate revenue.

Built on hills, the city spreads across four ridges with valleys in between. Visitors to Kigali may notice this flying into Kigali International Airport. Once outside the airport there are several minibuses available for transport to one of Kigali’s International Class Hotels. For lunch stop by Kigali Serena’s Diplomat Restaurant. During the day the Kigali Genocide Memorial Center shares Kigali’s history. At night, Planet Club is the place to be for drinks and a little African and Hip Hop music.

When did the rawandan genocide begin?

The genocide took place in the context of the Rwandan Civil War, an ongoing conflict beginning in 1990 between the Hutu-led government and the Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF), which was largely composed of Tutsi refugees whose families had fled to Uganda following earlier waves of Hutu violence against the Tutsi. Most of the dead were Tutsis and most of those who perpetrated the violence were Hutus. The genocide was sparked by the death of the Rwandan President Juvenal Habyarimana, a Hutu, when his plane was shot down above Kigali airport on 6 April 1994.

What is a citizen of Rwanda called?

Ethnic Groups: Hutu 84%, Tutsi 15%, Twa (Pygmoid) 1%.

What 3 colors are on the Rwandan flag?

The blue color symbolizes joy and peace. The yellow color in the flag symbolizes the Rwanda's mineral wealth and development in economic field. The third one which is green symbolizes Rwanda's prosperity and natural resources.

How did the ethnic division start in Rwanda?

belgium created the division to make the people stop hating them and sart hating each other

Who colonized Rwanda first?

Rwanda was colonized by Germany until 1917.

What is the national dish of Rwanda?

Boiled beans, bananas, sweet potato, cassava. Dishes like umutsima (made with cassava and corn) and isombe (cassava leaves, eggplant and spinach) are also popular. Fried plantains are also popular. Barbequed meat is consumed a lot and the men like to drink beer. Beer is made from sorghum and corn. Beef and chicken are the most popular meats.

What languages are spoken in Rwanda?

Kinyarwanda, French and English (all official). Also, Swahili.

World Almanac & Book of Facts 2007
The natives of Rwanda speak

Kinyarwanda.
Official languages are Kinyarwanda, French and English. Also to a lesser extent Swahili and Amashi
The official language of Rwanda is "Kinyarwanda".

It is very similar to "Kirundi" (the language of Burundi).

Kinyarwanda belongs to the family of Bantu languages.

The administrative language of Rwanda is the English.
Rwandan, English and French
KINYARWANDA
French and Kinyarwanda are the main languages.
The official languages are English, French and Rwandan.
The main languages in Rwanda are French, English and Kinyarwanda,
Japanese,Portuguese and French
Rwandan, English and French
Rwandan, English and French are the official languages in Rwanda.
kinyarwanda
French, English, and Kinyarwanda

Is Rwanda the size of Maryland?

Rwanda is 26,338 Sq. Km. and the State of Maryland is 27,092 Sq. Km., so you could say that Rwanda is about the size of Maryland. It is closer to the size of Maryland than it is to any other state in the USA.

What Religion is Practiced in Rwanda?

The issue in Rwanda is not Religion, its ethnicity. 84% of the population belongs to the Hutu tribe and 15% are Tutsi (source: CIA Factbook). Both tribes are of mixed faith but mainly Roman Catholic.

Who were the perpetrators of the Rwanda genocides?

The genocide began when President Juvénal Habyarimana of the MRND party was shot down in his plane and killed. Other (more extreme) elements of Habyarimana's party then took over the rule of the country, and organised and executed the genocide. Key figures include Habyarimana's wife Agathe, who was known to be involved with extreme figures (including her brothers) and was part of a group called akazu, who were key figures in the interim government which oversaw the genocidal massacres.

Is Rwanda in central Africa or east Africa?

Rwanda is in located in East Africa and is an incredible destination for a holiday. Safari holidays are incredible in Rwanda with a gorilla safari being a highlight.

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Who fought against each other in the Rwanda civil war?

The opposing tribes of the Rwanda civil war were the Hutus and the Tutsis.

How does the film Hotel Rwanda begin?

When the Belgians had control, they appointed the Tutsis to have power over the Hutu. That segregation led to the build up of anger and conflict. When the Beligians left, the Tutsis lost power and the Hutus took revenge on them by starting mass genocide.

Was Rwanda a European colony?

Rwanda and Burundi were a German colony, but came under Belgian rule after World War 1.

When did the Rwandan genocide start and end?

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