Rwanda (Rwandan Genocide)

The Rwandan Genocide was a tragic event in 1994 where about 800,000 mostly Tutsi people, along with moderate Hutus, were systematically killed by extremist Hutu government forces over approximately 100 days. Tensions between ethnic groups, driven by historical divisions, political power struggles, and colonial influences, exploded into violence. The genocide was marked by mass killings, widespread atrocities, and immense human suffering. It ended when the Tutsi-led Rwandan Patriotic Army took control. The event remains a stark reminder of how ethnic hatred and political conflict can lead to devastating humanitarian crises.