Human Rights Violations Pt. V: Rwanda

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Who controlled Rwanda after WWI until 1962?

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After WWI, control of Rwanda was passed to Belgium.

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What are the two main ethnic groups of Rwanda?

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The two main ethnic groups of Rwanda are the Tutsis and Hutus.

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Which ethnic group was considered the minority in Rwanda?

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The Tutsis were the minority group, mostly making up the warrior class of Rwanda.

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Which ethnic group was considered the majority in Rwanda?

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The Hutus were the majority group, mostly made up of 'peasants'.

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Which ethnic group received special privileges from the Germans and Belgians?

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The Tutsis received special privileges from the Germans and Belgians, who believed them to be superior.

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When did Rwanda gain independence from Belgium?

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Rwanda gained its independence from Belgium in 1962 with a Hutu-led government.

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What happened to many Tutsis after Rwanda gained independence?

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Thousands of Tutsis fled or were exiled to neighboring countries like Uganda and Burundi.

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What was the Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF)?

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The RPF was created by Tutsi refugees in Uganda in 1987 with the mission of invading Rwanda to retake the country for the Tutsi.

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When did the Rwandan Civil War take place?

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The Rwandan Civil War took place from 1990 to 1994.

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What event occurred on April 6, 1994, involving the Rwandan President?

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The plane carrying Rwandan President Juvénal Habyarimana and Burundi President Cyprien Ntaryamira was shot down.