Sunday, March 22, 2026

Collection of facts about the Rwandan genocide

This post is a collection of facts about the Rwandan genocide (1994). There are 8 facts listed below. Source: Wikipedia

  • Preceded by Rwandan Hutu Revolution (1959-1962)
  • Part of the Rwandan Civil War (1990-1994)
  • President JuvĂ©nal Habyarimana assassinated in 1994
  • Tutsi ethic group members killed by Hutu militias
  • Ended when Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF) defeated government forces
  • Hutus fled to Zaire and led to the First Congo War in 1996
  • Estimated 500,000 to 662,000 deaths
  • Lasted about 100 days