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Genocide in Rwanda - 1994
In the weeks after April 6, 1994, 800,000 men, women, and children perished in the Rwandan genocide, perhaps as many as three quarters of the Tutsi population. At the same time, thousands of Hutu were murdered because they opposed the killing campaign and the forces directing it.
Explore through the links below to learn more about the geography, ethnic makeup, culture, and history of Rwanda:
Explore through the links below to learn more about the geography, ethnic makeup, culture, and history of Rwanda:
Ethnic Makeup and Genocide in Rwanda:
Ghosts of Rwanda (part 1): The Start of Genocide
Warning: This documentary contains some moderately graphic images and mild use of language. Given the nature of the content, this is to be expected. You will see only a small fraction of the horrors that happened in Rwanda in 1994.
Hotel Rwanda may also serve to help you develop a greater understanding of the human story of this conflict as opposed to just faceless names and places you may have difficulty envisioning. Check with your parents before watching this movie, as it does contain materials they might want to fast forward through or pre-view. Your teacher can answer any questions you might about about the appropriateness of this movie.
Hotel Rwanda may also serve to help you develop a greater understanding of the human story of this conflict as opposed to just faceless names and places you may have difficulty envisioning. Check with your parents before watching this movie, as it does contain materials they might want to fast forward through or pre-view. Your teacher can answer any questions you might about about the appropriateness of this movie.