1994 Rwandan genocide

The 1994 Rwandan genocide was a horrific mass killing that occurred over approximately 100 days, during which members of the Hutu ethnic group systematically murdered an estimated 800,000 Tutsis and moderate Hutus. Rooted in deep-seated ethnic tensions and historical grievances, the violence escalated after the assassination of the Rwandan president, a Hutu. The international community largely failed to intervene. The genocide highlighted issues of ethnic conflict, the impact of colonialism, and the responsibility of nations to prevent such atrocities, leading to lasting scars on Rwandan society and global discussions on humanitarian intervention.