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Berlin Conference
Countries divide up Africa claiming the properties, Germany gains control over Rwanda.Which is later taken over. -
Belguim Gains Contol
Belgim gains control over Rwanda. This happend after World
War I. -
Civil War
A civil war starts between the two groups. The Hutu government and the Tutsi guerilla army. -
Genocide
Genocide, about 800,000 people died. In the time span of approximately 100 days. -
Genocide Ends
The RPF ends the genocide in Rwanda. RPF ends up taking contol over their government. -
War Crimes
War trials begin, some trials are held in Tanzania. Others are held in Rwanda. -
President Clinton's Apology
President Clinton gives his speech for not being able to stop the genocide. Also apologizes to the UN and a few others. -
Defendants Executed.
26 Defendants were Exicuted. Had been trialed for war crimes in Rwanda. -
Gacaca Courts
100,000 people waited in jail for their trials. Because of that Rwandan government encouraged Gacaca courts be built. -
Rwanda's Independance.
Rwanda gains independance. After struggling for a while they begin to learn how to govern them selfs.
