Genocide in Rwanda By Larry vigil Period: Apr 1, 1885 to Apr 1, 2000 Rwanda Apr 20, 1885 Germany controls rwanda Apr 20, 1919 Belgium Gains Control of Rwanda Apr 15, 1962 Rwanda gains Independence Apr 15, 1991 civil War begins Apr 15, 1994 Genocide Apr 15, 1994 RPF Ends Genocide Apr 15, 1997 War Crimes trials beggin Apr 15, 1998 26 Defendants Executed Apr 15, 1998 Apology From President Clinton Apr 15, 2000 Gacaca courts to be set up
