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United Nations defines genocide and passes a resolution that delares it a crime unde the international law.
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Tutsi monarchy is abolished
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Rwanda gains its independence.
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Juvehai Habyarimana takes control of Rwanda in a bloodless coup.
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The Rwandan Patriotc Front is created
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Rwanda's economy is effected negativley because of the coffee inconvenience.
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The RPF invade Rwanda, starting a civil war.
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Hutu exterminists begin killing their political exponets.
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hundreds of Tutsi are killed in the Pallottine Missonary Catholic church. since the killers were only going for the Tutsi it was a clear sign that the genocide was occuring.
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Massacre at the Nyarubuye Roman church- Thousands of Tutsi are killed, by grenades and guns, then by machetes and clubs.
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About 12,000 Tutsi are killed after sheltering at the Gatwaro stadium in Gitesi. Another 50,000 are killed in the hills of Bisesero. More are killed in the town's hospital and church.
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About 25,000 people, mostly Tutsi, flee to Tanzania
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The RPF takes control of the presidential palace.
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French establish a safe zone in the Southwest corner of Rwanda.
