The Rwandan Genocide

The Rwandan Genocide was a tragic massacre in 1994 where extremist Hutus targeted Tutsi minority and moderate Hutus, resulting in approximately 800,000 deaths within about 100 days. Rooted in long-standing ethnic tensions, political power struggles, and colonial influences, the violence was fueled by propaganda, hate speech, and a breakdown of social order. The genocide ended when the Tutsi-led Rwandan Patriotic Army took control. It highlights how ethnic division, unchecked violence, and failure of international intervention can lead to catastrophic human rights violations.