The Rwandan Genocide and Belgium
Trouble ensued when Belgium took control of Rwanda. Dividing people into groups, such as Tutsis and Hutus, caused political conflict. These conflicts eventually led to the Rwandan genocide of 1994. Belgium separated Tutsis from the Hutus to form a political system and to strengthen their control, but it was flawed because the division was based on solely physical characteristics. they were the minority, Tutsis were considered the upper class, and Hutus the lower class. The Hutus were oppressed by being denied higher education, land, and socially higher positions in society. Tutus were favored, and it showed in society. However, steps towards independence for Rwanda were taken during the early 1960s. This resulted
Trouble ensued when Belgium took control of Rwanda. Dividing people into groups, such as Tutsis and Hutus, caused political conflict. These conflicts eventually led to the Rwandan genocide of 1994. Belgium separated Tutsis from the Hutus to form a political system and to strengthen their control, but it was flawed because the division was based on solely physical characteristics. they were the minority, Tutsis were considered the upper class, and Hutus the lower class. The Hutus were oppressed by being denied higher education, land, and socially higher positions in society. Tutus were favored, and it showed in society. However, steps towards independence for Rwanda were taken during the early 1960s. This resulted