Genocide In Rwanda

Germany Controls Rwanda

Apr 30, 1885

Genocide In Rwanda

Period: Apr 30, 1885 to Apr 30, 2000

Belgium Gains Control of Rwanda

Apr 30, 1919

This event is important because the genocide was based on the actions of the Belgians.

Rwanda gains independence

Apr 30, 1962

This event is important it recognizes Rwanda as its own country.

Civil War Begins

Apr 30, 1991

This event leads to genocide because the shooting down of the president's plane was blamed on the Tutsi's.

Genocide

Apr 30, 1994

This event is important because it explains how many casualties there were in 100 days due to the war.

RPF Ends the genocide.

Jul 2, 1994

This event is important because it is when the RPF end the Hutu's fury over the Tutsi's. It is when the genocide is stopped.

War Crimes Trials begin.

May 2, 1997

This event is important because it is when war criminals that led to the death of thousands are trialed.

Apology from President Clinton

May 2, 1998

The rest of the world should know that that the U.S. and the U.N. cannot stop all the conflicts.

26 defendants executed

May 2, 1998

Gacaca Courts To Be Setup

May 2, 2000