Rwandan genocide, 1994
TitreThe Rwandan genocide, 1994
Auteur
Call number364.151/0028
N° d'objet08550d
Lieu de publicationAmsterdam, Netherlands
Année de publication
2012
Paginationpp96-119
MatérielArticle
ISBN9789089643810
NotesArticle from the book 'The Holocaust and other genocides' pp96-119
Description
The 1994 Rwandan genocide was the result of an economic crisis, civil war, population growth and a struggle for state power. This article briefly covers the historical background, independence of Rwanda, prelude to genocide, ideology, propoganda and hate campaigns, the role of the United Nations and UNAMIR, genocide, and the aftermath. The article includes a list of the key figures involved, a glossary and timeline.