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Why did approximately 800,000 people die in Rwanda between April and July 1994?

A) Rwanda was invaded by Zimbabwe
B) AIDS swept through the country
C) Rwanda finally won its independence
D) ethnic tensions that led to genocide

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The answer is D. It happened because of ethnic tensions that led to Genocide against the Tutsi which was organized by the members of the Hutu majority government. It killed approximately 500,000 to 1,000, 000 Rwandans between April and mid July of year 1994.
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