1. In 1994 a small country in Africa was
torn apart by genocide. About
1,000,000 Tutsis and moderate
Hutus were killed. No place was
safe, and only a lucky few survived to
tell about it. This horror happened
in Rwanda. It all happened in about
100 days.
2. Rwanda is about the size of Maryland
http://www.anngarrison.com/audio/ingabire-trial-opening-in-rwanda
4. When Belgium wanted to colonize
Rwanda, they thought it would be
easiest if they could divide the
people. They declared the Tutsis
to be superior and the Hutus to be
inferior.
5. Hutus and Tutsis shared the same
language and culture, grew up
together, and intermarried.
6. Most Hutus and Tutsis could not
tell each other apart, but they
were given identity cards.
7. Tutsis enjoyed better jobs and
education, but when the Belgians
left they put the Hutus in charge.
Unrest followed. The 1994
genocide was not the first time
Rwandans killed Rwandans.
15. In April 1994 genocide broke out.
Public buildings such as schools and
churches had been safe havens in
times of past unrest. That was not
to be this time around. One man
tells of 50,000 people who sought
safety in a school.
Only ten survived.
16. Machetes used during the genocide
http://outofafrica2010.wordpress.com/2010/08/31/un-inquiry-
into-rwandan-genocide-revenge-claims/
17. This man is one of the few survivors of the Rwandan
genocide of 1994. It is believed that he was scarred with
the use of a machete, one of the main weapons used
during the genocide.
http://therwandangenocide.wordpress.com/
18. Many recognized clothing worn by
loved ones
• http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2010/04/07/rwandan-
genocide-anniversary-today/
19. Mass exodus after genocide in Rwanda
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-483778/British-doctor-key-organiser-
Rwandan-genocide-court-told.html
21. Immaculee Ilibagiza is a Rwandan
genocide survivor; she now lives in the
U.S. and is a public speaker.
• http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=2258246n
