Video Lessons
What Caused The Rwandan Genocide
The article provides a historical overview of the Rwandan Genocide that occurred in 1994. It explains how the conflict was rooted in colonial powers encouraging political division between the Hutu and Tutsi ethnic groups, leading to intense political hostility. The article also discusses the rise of Hutu power, the outbreak of civil war, the genocide itself, and the subsequent justice and reconciliation efforts through the use of gacaca courts.