Genocide in Rwanda By Mickeybear55 Nov 19, 1885 Germany controls Rwanda Period: Nov 19, 1885 to Nov 19, 2000 Genocide in Rwanda Nov 19, 1919 Belgium gains control of Rwanda Nov 19, 1962 Rwanda gains independence Nov 19, 1991 Civil war begins Apr 19, 1994 Genocide Jul 19, 1994 RPF ends the genocide Nov 19, 1997 War crimes trials begin Nov 19, 1998 Apology from President Clinton Nov 19, 1998 26 defendants executed Nov 19, 2000 Gacaca courts to be set up
