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President's Plane is Shot Down
The Rwandan President Habyariman is landing in Rwanda when the plane is shot down, killing him. The Hutu's blamed the Tutsi's for the incident -
Genocide Begins
The Hutu's start the genocide, killing Tutsi's and moderate Hutu's systematically. The UN attempts to help, but fails causing 10 of their workers to die. -
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Rwandan Genocide
An estimated 500,000–1,000,000 Rwandans were killed. 20% of the country's total population and 70% of the Tutsi then living in Rwanda were killed. -
Western Civilians are Escorted
French, Belgian and American civilians are rescued by their governments, leaving the Rwandans in the genocide, offering no help. -
BelgiumTakes Out Troops
Belgium withdraws its troops from the UN peacekeeping force in Rwanda, leaving the Rwandans with even less help. -
More Troops Pulled Out
The UN cuts the level of its forces in Rwanda by 90% to just 270 troops. The IRC estimates the dead could now number over 100,000. -
The UN Doesn't Say it is a Genocide
The UN agrees a resolution condemning the killing but doesn't use the word 'genocide'. Thousands of refugees flee into neighbouring Burundi, Tanzania and Zaire. -
UN Declares Genocide
The UN finally declares it Genocide, and sends 5500 troops to help the struggling Rwandans. Their departure is delayed due to disagreements with financials. -
Refugees Flee in Masses
Refugees fleeing the RPF advance into Zaire. Approximately 10,000-12,000 refugees per hour cross the border, but creates a severe humanitarian crisis, as there is an acute lack of shelter, food and water. -
The Genocide Ends
The RPF announces that the war is over, declares a cease-fire. A new president is elected and "peace" is brought to Rwanda. Estimated total deaths are between 500000 and 1 million.