- Preceded by Rwandan Hutu Revolution (1959-1962)
- Part of the Rwandan Civil War (1990-1994)
- President Juvénal 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