Rwanda Genocide By keysonqz Apr 6, 1994 Killing of President Habyarimana Habyarimana 's plane was shot down by a gang of Hutu troops. Period: Apr 6, 1994 to Jul 8, 1994 Rwanda Genocide Timeline Apr 7, 1994 Rwandan armed forces and Interahamwe militia begin the systematic killing of Tutsis and moderate Hutus. Apr 8, 1994 The Tutsi Rwandan Patriotic Front launches a major offensive to end the killings and rescue 600 of its troops based under the Arusha Accords. Apr 9, 1994 French, Belgian and American civilians are rescued by their governments. Apr 11, 1994 Nearly 10,000 Tusi's have been murdered, estmated by The International Red Cross. Apr 11, 1994 French, Belgian and American civilians are rescued by their governments. Apr 14, 1994 Belgium withdraws its troops from the UN peacekeeping force in Rwanda. Apr 15, 1994 Slaughter of thousands of Tutsis gathered at Nyarubuye Church seeking protection. Apr 21, 1994 The UN cuts the troops down by 90%, The IRC estimates the killings at 100,00 Apr 30, 1994 The UN agrees to the killings but not the word genocide; 10,000 Rwandan refugees flee to nearby cities and towns. May 10, 1994 An estimatesd 500,000 Rwandans have been killed. May 17, 1994 UN Security Council sends 5,500 troops to depend civilians. May 22, 1994 RPF forces gain control of Kigali airport, Kanombe and eastern parts of Rwanda Jun 22, 1994 The killing of Tutsis continues in the 'safe' area despite the presence of the French. Jul 4, 1994 Control of Kigali and the southern town of Butare is taken by RPF forces Jul 13, 1994 10,000-12,000 refugees per hour cross the border into the town of Goma. The massive influx creates a severe lack of water, livinq space and diease. Jul 18, 1994 The RPF announces that the war is over, declares a cease-fire and names Pastor Bizimungu as president with Faustin Twagiramungu as prime minister