Genocide in Rwanda

Berlin conference divides up Africa between European countries

Jan 1, 1885

Germany controls Rwanda.

Belgium gains control of Rwanda

Jan 1, 1919

After Germany loses World War 1

Rwanda gains independence

Jan 1, 1962

This relates to the Rawandan genocide because the Tutsi's were treated better then the Hutu's so they Hutu's disliked the Tutis's.

Civil war begins

Jan 1, 1991

Between Hutu controlled government and Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF - a Tutsi guerilla army)

Genocide

Apr 1, 1994

800,000 people die in 100 days This relates to the Rwandan genocide because it is the genocide.

The Rph ends the genocide

Jul 1, 1994

Takes control of the government This relates to the Rwandan genocide because they ended the genocide.

War crimes trials begin

Jan 1, 1997

some courts are in Tanzania by the UN
others are in Rwanda

apology from President Clinton

Jan 1, 1998

Also from the UN leader for not stopping the genocide This relates to the Rwandan genocied because the President and UN leader didnt help to stop the genocide so now are apologizing

26 defendants executed

Feb 1, 1998

For the war crimes by the Rawandan government; Rwanda later outlaws the death penalty

Gacaca courts to be set up

Jan 1, 2000

1,000 people in jail waiting trial for genocide, therefor the Rwandan government encouraged Gacaca courts to be set up; these trials are very breif, and guilty are given lighter sentances after they confess. This relates to the Rwandan genocide because they are puting the guilty people into trial for the genocide.