Who was the commander of the Rwandan Patriotic Front?
Paul Kagame
Who created the Hutu and Tutsi?
The Tutsis are thought to have originally come from Ethiopia and arrived after the Hutu came from Chad. The Tutsis had a monarchy dating back to the 15th century; this was overthrown at the urging of Belgian colonizers in the early 1960s and the Hutu took power by force in Rwanda.
Who is Philippe Gaillard?
Philippe Gaillard, from Geneva, Switzerland, headed the Red Cross mission in Rwanda during the genocide.
What was the role of the United Nations during the Rwandan genocide?
The United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda (UNAMIR) was established by United Nations Security Council Resolution 872 on 5 October 1993. Its activities were meant to aid the peace process between the Hutu-dominated Rwandese government and the Tutsi-dominated rebel Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF).
Which Rwandan ethnic group makes up the majority of the population?
The largest ethnic groups in Rwanda are the Hutus, which make up about 85% of Rwanda’s population; the Tutsis, which are 14%; and the Twa, which are around 1%.
Why did Germany invade Rwanda?
Rwanda put up less resistance than Burundi did to German rule. The Germans believed the Tutsi ruling class was racially superior to the other native peoples of Rwanda because of their alleged “Hamitic” origins on the Horn of Africa, which they believed made them more “European” than the Hutu.
What did Germans do in Rwanda?
Germany’s presence in Rwanda Berlin picked Rwanda as one of the beneficiaries for military equipment in an aid program for foreign forces. An advisory group of the Bundeswehr was also on the ground and it worked closely with the Rwandan military.
What was Rwanda called?
Rwanda, landlocked republic lying south of the Equator in east-central Africa. Known for its breathtaking scenery, Rwanda is often referred to as le pays des mille collines (French: “land of a thousand hills”).
What is the most spoken language in Rwanda?
Kinyarwanda
Why did Rwanda abruptly change the language in schools again?
The government first announced the change in December 2019. Due to the subsequent coronavirus lockdown, teachers haven’t received much training in English. But even if they had, it is unreasonable to expect teachers to be comfortable enough with a new language of instruction in a matter of months.
Can you wear shorts in Rwanda?
Dress codes are informal yet respectful. Men tend to wear trousers but shorts are fine, although walking around without a shirt is frowned upon. Daytime temperatures are generally warm, so bring lots of light clothing and think about sun protection, including a hat and sunglasses.