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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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The first country to control the Ruanda-Urundi territory, as it was known at the time, was Germany, from the 1890's to 1916. In 1916, Belgium seized control of the area during WWI. Ruanda-Urundi became independent from Belgium in 1962, and Ruanda-Urundi became two seperate countries, Rwanda and Burundi, on July 1 of that year.
Source: Longman, Timothy. "Rwanda." World Book Student.World Book, 2012. Web. 30 Apr. 2012.
What was at the heart of the 1994 gencide in Rwanda?
There is a movie names<<sometime in April>>, everything in the movie is from the true stories.
The worst things may happn in the capital of Rwanda, since this the strong-hold position of the ex-hutu army.
wish that nightmare will not come again in our live, God bless us.
The country is Uganda, in West Africa on the north shore of Lake Victoria.
What was true in Rwanda before Europeans colonized?
A minority group, the Tutsis, ruled over the Hutu majority.
How are Rwanda and Israel different?
There are almost no similarities between the two countries other than that (1) they recognize each other, have had violent relations with their neighbors and occupy territories that officially belong to their neighbors, (2) they are of comparable size and population, (3) contain humans and some animals, and (4) that some of those humans are white and some of them are black with interspersed minorities.
Some differences (of the many thousands include)
- Economy - Israel is a first-world country whereas Rwanda is a rural, developing nation. Rwanda's gross domestic product per capita (an indicator of the economic situation) is $1538. Israel's is $38,000.
- Internal Politics - Israel is a functioning liberal democracy whereas Rwanda is an illiberal democracy. Rwanda's president has broad powers; in Israel, power is held by the parliament.
- Internal Repression - Rwanda had a genocide around 20 years ago whereas Israel has never had a genocide.
- Climate - Israel is an arid to semi-arid country with low hills and flat coastline, whereas Rwanda is a landlocked country with tropical rainforests and high fluctuations in elevation. Rwanda has two rainy seasons each year. Israel has one.
- Location - Israel is in the Middle East whereas Rwanda is in Central Africa
- Colonizer - Israel was a former Ottoman Empire territory that passed to being a British colony after World War I whereas Rwanda was a German colony that passed to being a Belgian colony after World War I.
- Languages - Israel has two official languages of Hebrew and Arabic whereas Rwanda has three official languages of Kinyarwanda, French, and English.
- Religion - Israel has a Jewish majority with a large Muslim minority whereas Rwanda has a slight Catholic majority and a very large Protestant minority. Both also have less significant religious minorities.
Were the Hutus or tutsis the protagonist in the rwanda genocide?
The tutsis were the victims, so if I understand the question they were the protagonists and the Hutus were the antagonists.
What was the date of the Rwandan Genocide?
Juvénal Habyarimana was a dictatorial leader of the Republic of Rwanda who death in 1994 sparked the genocide. Cyprien Ntaryamira, President of Burundi also died in the plane crash.
Why doesn't General Bizimungu want to help Paul in Hotel Rwanda?
Paul said these are difficult times and we need to help on another and general Bizimungu said Paul what help can you give me
general Bizimungu says to Paul that he wont get any help from Paul
Reports say that Yoseri Tibuhaburwa Buzaliranwa a.k.a. Yoseri Kayibanda Rutasirwa a.k.a. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni was born in Rwanda and came as a refugee with his mother who was fleeing Rwanda. His mother married Kaguta. \He did not call himself Kaguta until he wanted to take up presidency of Uganda. He did identify with Kaguta. He knew very well that his citizenship would come into question, so he assumed the name of Kaguta, who had sttled in Ankole then.
In all his Tanzania and before presidency days he called himself Yoweri Tibuhabirwa Museveni. Mr. Byanyima knows well his history for he is the one who was Mr. Kaguta's employer, Museveni's stepfather. Reports say that his father may be Tanzanian or Rwandese. Museveni wrote an essay on - "Fanon's theory on violence: It's verification in Liberated Mozambique" by Yoweri T. Museveni. This was published in 'Essays on the Liberation of Southern Africa' edited by N. M. Shamuyarira - University of Dar es Salaam - Studies in Political Science. His graduation is questionable from the University of Dar es Salaam. Shamuyariria is a minister in Robert Mugabe's dictatorial govt. of Zimbabwe.
Was Rwanda a Portuguese colony?
umm... i think so but i am confuse so maybe try to look it up in google or ask someone
What is the french name for Rwanda?
Rwanda is spelled 'Ruanda' in French, with the same pronounciation.
Many of the perpetrators of the Rwandan Genocide were tried and received life sentences. Unfortunately, many of those who participated in the genocide ran away to other countries, or went out in the bush, where pursuit is almost impossible. Part of the sadness is that the conflict is tribal, and resentments are deep. The possibility for a repeat threat still exists.
Is Rwanda the strongest army in East Africa?
no. just that the army killed many its citizens!!!! It can NEVER stand bigger economies and populations such as Tanzania and Kenya in the region. Tanzania remains the strongest army in East Africa and one of the best in Africa
The Hutu and Tutsi were on ethnic group, and Hutu nor Tutsi did not exist, but one tribe of peaceful people. Belgium went to Rwanda and split them for different ethnic groups, determining who was Hutu or Tutsi by how many cows they had. Ten cows or more, they were Tutsi. Less than ten cows, was Hutu. This created conflict.
How do you write Rwanda in some of the languages of Rwanda?
Rwanda speaks 4 official languages:
- Republic of Rwanda (English)
- Repubulika y'u Rwanda (Kinyarwanda)
- République du Rwanda (French)
- Jamhuri ya Rwanda (Swahili)
