Question

Analyze the causes and consequences of the Rwandan genocide in 1994.

Answer 1

The consequences of the genocide were devastating, resulting in the loss of approximately 800,000 lives, displacement of millions of people, and long-lasting trauma, as well as shaping Rwanda's path towards post-conflict reconciliation and development.

Answer 2

The Rwandan genocide was primarily triggered by ethnic tensions between the Hutu and Tutsi populations, fueled by years of political and socioeconomic marginalization, leading to mass killings and widespread violence.