The Rwandan Civil War and genocide in 1994 was a devastating conflict that was shaped by power dynamics related to ethnic tensions and competition for political power. The conflict was fought between the Hutu-led government and the Tutsi-led Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF).
The power dynamics were influenced by the long-standing rivalry between the two main ethnic groups in Rwanda, the Hutu and Tutsi, who had historically vied for political and economic power in the country. The conflict was also influenced by Cold War politics, with the United States and other Western powers supporting the Hutu-led government, while the RPF was backed by Uganda and other neighboring countries.
The conflict reached its peak in 1994, when the Hutu-led government launched a genocide against the Tutsi minority, resulting in the deaths of an estimated 800,000 people in just 100 days. The genocide was marked by brutal tactics, including mass killings, rape, and torture.
The RPF ultimately emerged victorious, ending the genocide and taking control of the country. However, the conflict had a lasting impact on Rwandan society, with deep-seated divisions remaining between different ethnic groups and political factions. The legacy of the conflict is still felt today, particularly in debates over the role of ethnicity and power dynamics in Rwandan politics.
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