Rwandan Genocide By genocide Jan 1, 1300 Tutsis migrate to Rwanda, which was already inhabited by the Twa and Hutu peoples. Jan 1, 1916 Belguim forces occupy Rwanda Jan 1, 1926 Ethnic identity cards are introduced Jan 1, 1959 The Hutus rebel against Belgium rule. Jan 1, 1962 Rwanda becomes an independent country. The new president, Gregoire Kayibanda, is Hutus. A Hutu, Gregoire Kayibanda, becomes president Apr 6, 1994 A plane carrying President Habyarimana, a Hutu, was shot down. Killings began this night and continues through 1994. An estimated 150,000 to 250,000 women were also raped this night. Feb 19, 1995 Western governments, including the U.S. ($60 million), pledge $600 million in aid to Rwanda Feb 27, 1995 U.N. Security Council urges all countries to arrest people suspected of being involved in the Rwandan genocide.