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25 Cards in this Set
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Country that took over Rwanda after WWI
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Belgium |
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Tutsi
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Minority group in Rwanda that the Belgians favored |
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Hutu |
Majority group, were treated poorly by the Belgians, wereseen as inferior |
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Interhamwe |
Hutu Militia Group |
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RAF (Rwanda Armed Forces) |
official,uniformed military of the Hutu government
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Paul Rusesabagina
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Manager of the Milles Colines Hotel |
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George Rutaganda |
corrupt businessman, a Interhamwe leader
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General Bizimungu
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Head of Rwanda Armed Forces |
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Colonel Oliver |
U.N.commander (UNAMIR leader)
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Mr. Tillens |
President of Sabena (Belgian company that owns the hotel)
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UNAMIR |
United Nations Assistance Mission in Rwanda. Group that provided assistance to the country of Rwanda
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Madame Archer |
Red Cross volunteer who works with orphaned children
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Jack Daglish |
American photographer
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Bill Clinton |
US President during Rwanda Genocide |
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Genocide |
The term "genocide" did not exist before 1944. It is a very specific term, referring to violent crimes committed against groups with the intent to destroy the existence of the group.
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United Nations |
The United Nations is an international organization founded in 1945. Committed to maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations and promoting social progress, better living standards and human rights.
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Exit Visas |
A document giving legal permission for a person to leave the country. |
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War Criminal |
A crime committed during or in connection with war. (ex Rwanda genocide) |
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Refugee Camp |
Shelter for persons displaced by war or political oppression or for religious beliefs
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Peacekeepers |
UN Peacekeepers are troops from around the world who provide security and the political and peace building support to help countries make the difficult, early transition from conflict to peace.UN Peacekeeping may not use force force except in self-defense and defense of the task/orders given to them.
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Country that supported the Hutus |
France |
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Political Refugees |
Person who has fled from a homeland because of political persecution.
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Red Cross |
An international organization that cares for the wounded, sick, and homeless in wartime.
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Country that supplied Hutus with machetes |
China |
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The city in Rwanda where the story takes place |
Kigali |
