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Beginning of German control in Rwanda
1916 -
Beginning of Belgian control in Rwanda
WWI- defeat of Germany. -
Civil War of 1961-1963
Begins with Tutsi geurilla groups.
RPF attacks. 70 000 dead. -
Beginning of the 1990-1993 Civil War
RPF vs. Hutu forces/Francophones. Ends Aug. 4, '93 with Arusha Accords. -
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Conflict in Rwanda
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The UN troop UNAMIR arrives in Rwanda
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The UN is warned about a potential genocide
The UN is warned about a potential genocide
8 Jan 1994 -
The Rwandan President is murdered
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The Genocide
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The killing begins in Rwanda
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All US citizens are evacuated
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More Troops arrive to evacuate "white" civilians
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Belgium pulls out the their UN officers in Rwanda
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The slaughter of thousands of Rwandese occurs in a Church
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The second week of the genocide
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The fourth week of the genocide
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The UN headquarters agree to send more Peacekeepers
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The RPF claims leadership of more land
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Safe Places are created for refugees
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A humanitarian Crisis occurs
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The genocide in Rwanda is over
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International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda
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Laws to Prevent Genocide
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Paul Kagame bcomes president of Rwanda
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Gacaca Trials Introduced
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Paul Kagame elected as President
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Rwanda Severs all diplomatic ties with France
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Rwandan Women secure 56% of Parlimentary Seats
