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Just like in North Africa/Southwest Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa is known for ethnic conflict. Watch the video below and explain the conflict between the Hutus and the Tutsis. How did this conflict start? Who made the conflict worst? How does this ethnic conflict define the contemporary geography of the region? Make sure to write at least 4 - 5 sentences. A VERY Short History of Rwanda
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The conflict between the Hutus and the Tutsis in Rwanda is a tragic example of ethnic violence rooted in historical, social, and political tensions. The origins of this conflict can be traced back to colonial times when European colonizers, particularly the Belgians, favored the Tutsi minority over the Hutus, exacerbating ethnic divisions. These divisions were institutionalized through colonial policies that privileged Tutsis in terms of education, governance, and economic opportunities, fostering resentment among the Hutu majority. After Rwanda gained independence in 1962, these tensions erupted into violence, culminating in the Rwandan Genocide of 1994, where extremist Hutus slaughtered an estimated 800,000 Tutsi and moderate Hutus in a horrific ethnic cleansing campaign. Various external actors and political leaders intensified the conflict through propaganda, military support, and neglect, further deepening the ethnic divide. Today, this historical conflict continues to shape the geography of the region, influencing demographic distributions, political policies, and ongoing efforts toward reconciliation. The scars of the genocide are still evident in the social fabric and territorial organization of Rwanda, where ethnic identities remain a sensitive and defining aspect of national identity.
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