Genocide in Rwanda By SavannahJasmine_swag May 1, 1885 germany controls rwanda Period: May 1, 1885 to May 1, 2000 Genocide in Rwanda May 1, 1919 Genocide in rwanda May 1, 1944 genocide May 1, 1962 rwanda gains independence May 1, 1991 civil war begins May 1, 1994 RPF ends the genocide May 1, 1997 war crimes ttrials begin May 1, 1998 apology from president clinton May 1, 1998 26 defendants executed May 1, 2000 gacaca courts to be set up