1 juill. 1962 - Rwanda declared independence
Description:
Ended decades of colonial rule, most recently by Belgium. But as they transitioned to independence Hutu and Tutsi tensions began to rise. The Hutu majority took control of the new government and there was extreme tension between the two ethnicities. This led to the eventual Rwandan Genocide.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
1 juill. 1962
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 63 ans