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=Rwanda Who =

Background Information:

Before the genocide, Belgium controlled Rwanda. The Tutsi were the minorities of the land and the Hutu's were the majorities. The Tutsi's were mostly cattle herders and the Hutu's were farmers. The Tutsi's made more money since they had better jobs. Another asset the Tutsi's had were that they had a better education and they owned most of the land. Belgium favored the Tutsi's causing tension between the two groups. Later, Rwanda was emancipated from Belgium and the Hutu's had gained government control.

This genocide was between the Tutsi's and the Hutu's inside Rwanda. There were many countries that were involved in the genocide; directly and indirectly. France's president, Mitterand was the one who fueled the genocide (the Hutu's) such as weapons, training, and battlefield support. The identity cards brought by Belgians played a role in the war. It determined who to kill and who to let go. Tutsi Population 2.5 million (Rawanda and Burundi) Hutu Population 11.5 million



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