tac By johnnydoe May 1, 1885 berlin conference devides africa up. this event is important becasue its the event that started the conflict. Period: May 1, 1888 to May 1, 2000 tac May 1, 1919 belgium gians control of rwanda belgium change the government May 1, 1962 rwanda gains independance this event leads to genocide May 1, 1991 civil war begins May 1, 1994 genocide Jul 1, 1994 rpf ends genicide May 1, 1997 war crimes begin May 1, 1998 apology from president clinton May 2, 1998 26 defendant executed May 2, 2000 gacaca courts to be set up
