Download - The Genocide In Rwanda
Big goals At the end of this presentation students
will be able to… Identify the long-term and short-term
causes of the genocide in Rwanda Analyze some of the consequences of
Western colonialism on African nations Evaluate the efforts that were made to halt
the genocide. Explain the long-term implications of the
Rwandan genocide.
Key Terms
Hutu and Tutsi Arushu Accords UNAMIR General Roméo Dallaire Rwanda Patriot Front International Criminal Tribunal for
Rwanda
The Impact of the Past (1885-1964) Belgian colonial policies
Identification of Hutu and Tutsi tribes Empowerment of Tutsi minority as ruling
class Systemic oppression of Hutu majority Lasted until 1964 when Rwanda was turned
over to national rule Result: Hutus assumed power and began
system oppression of Tutsi minority
Civil war and the onset of genocide (1990-1993) President Habyarimana loses
popularity Rwandan Patriotic Front founded by
Paul Kigame (1985) RPF invades Rwanda from Uganda
and ignites ethnic tensions and fears Period of increased violence and
aggression against Tutsis Civil war ensues
The Genocide (100 days)
Arusha Accords Assassination of Habyarimana Interahamwe militia (Hutu) Attack on Belgian UN soldiers Results: 800,000 dead
Responses
RPF renews offensive to halt genocide
Downsizing of UNMIR United States-PDD 25 French intervention