Historical Events tagged with "Kigali"

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Politics & Government

Rwanda adopts a new national flag and anthem

December 31st, 2001 23 years ago

Rwanda unveiled its new national flag and anthem, emphasizing national unity and reconciliation following the 1994 genocide. The flag features a blue band symbolizing peace, a yellow band for economic development, and a green band representing hope. The anthem, composed to reflect the ideals of unity and patriotism, replaced those from the previous regime, marking a significant cultural shift.

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Politics & Government

Massacres of Tutsis Begin in Kigali

April 7th, 1994 30 years ago

In Kigali, Rwanda, mass killings of Tutsis commenced as soldiers executed civilian Prime Minister Agathe Uwilingiyimana. This marked the start of a prolonged period of violence characterized by overcrowded atrocities against the Tutsi population. The conflict stemmed from longstanding ethnic tensions between the Hutu majority and the Tutsi minority, exacerbated by political disagreements and colonial legacies. The military and militia groups played active roles in the orchestrated violence and the systematic targeting of civilians.

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