Juvénal Habyarimana
Rwandan politician, President of Rwanda
Born
March 8th, 1937
88 years ago
Died
April 6th, 1994
30 years ago — 57 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Rwanda
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Served as the President of Rwanda from 1973 until 1994. Came to power following a military coup that ousted the previous government. Implemented policies that favored the Hutu ethnic group and led to increased tensions with the Tutsi minority. His presidency was marked by civil unrest and violence. Assassination in April 1994 precipitated the Rwandan Genocide, resulting in the deaths of an estimated 800,000 people within a span of 100 days. His leadership style was described as autocratic, consolidating power within the executive branch.
Assumed presidency after a military coup in 1973
Facilitated tensions leading to the Rwandan Genocide in 1994
Oversaw a highly centralized government
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