Timeline

Explore a timeline of events that occurred before, during, and after the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi.

Timeline

Explore a timeline of events that occurred before, during, and after the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.

1 October 1990

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Night Of 4 To 5 October 1990

The Rwandan armed forces (FAR) stage a fake RPF attack on Kigali. On national radio, President Habyarimana decrees a state of siege and calls for vigilance and denunciation of spies.

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December 1990

Hutu extremist monthly, Kangura, publishes the “Hutu Ten commandments”, which includes “Hutu must stop taking pity on the Tutsi”.

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1 October 1990

Night Of 4 To 5 October 1990

December 1990

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