The Rwandan Genocide was a racially motivated genocide involving the minority Tutis and majority Hutu ethnic groups. In 1919 Belgium took responsibility for Rwanda after Germany had lost its rights to colonies as a punishment for World War One. Belgium immediately noticed the Tutsi's wealth and saw trading benefits with the group, thus resulting in the Tutsis receiving priority treatment from Belgium. This favouritism resulted in severe resentment and rebellion on behalf of the Hutus. Tutsi and Hutu fought each other violently as they thought of each other as inferior. Hutu took leadership of the country once independence from Belgium was gained and forced many Tutsi to flee the country. The Rwandan Hutu Government manipulated and lied to Rwandan …show more content…
Rwandan leadership was the perpetrator of the Rwandan Genocide as they exploited a deep-rooted racism involving perceived racial superiority and division.
Rwandan leadership manipulated and lied knowing they would cause a mass genocide. In 1994 Rwanda would be impacted for the rest of its history. The President of Rwanda, Juvénal Habyarimana, was a Hutu extremist who fueled and incited violence against the Tutsi. Habyarimanas devotion to instigating hatred against the Tutsi made his death an unprecedented event. He was killed when his plane was shot down, raising suspicion towards Tutsi throughout Rwanda. Theodore Sindikubwabo became the interim President. Sindikubwabo impacted and orchestrated the Rwandan genocide immensely. He is known for his famous speech ceremony appointing a new prefect (governor) of Butare. In this nationally broadcasted speech, he referenced killing Tutsi and made comments about letting the government do their work. He created the perfect platform for the Rwandan Genocide and frequently distributed these radical ideas recklessly. In 1994, Jean Kambanda came into office as Prime Minister. Kambanda was an extreme Hutu who shared his radical views. Through propaganda on the radio. He also provided