The 1994 Rwandan Genocide

The 1994 Rwandan Genocide was a tragic mass killing that occurred over approximately 100 days, in which ethnic Hutu extremists targeted the Tutsi minority and moderate Hutus. Rooted in longstanding ethnic tensions, colonial history, and political conflicts, the genocide resulted in the systematic murder of around 800,000 to 1 million people. It was characterized by extreme violence, including massacres and atrocities, deeply affecting Rwandan society and causing widespread national and international trauma. The genocide ended when the Tutsi-led Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF) took control, but the aftermath left lasting scars and challenges for reconciliation and justice.