Historical Events tagged with "habyarimana"

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Politics & Government

Assassination of Rwandan and Burundian Presidents

April 6th, 1994 30 years ago

On April 6, 1994, an aircraft carrying Rwandan President Juvénal Habyarimana and Burundian President Cyprien Ntaryamira was shot down near Kigali, Rwanda. This event marked the beginning of a catastrophic chain reaction leading to the Rwandan genocide, as Hutu extremists swiftly mobilized to target Tutsi civilians, blaming them for the assassination. The attack occurred while peace negotiations were underway to end the civil conflict in Rwanda, leading to widespread civil unrest and violence.

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Politics & Government

Juvénal Habyarimana's Coup d'État in Rwanda

July 5th, 1973 51 years ago

Juvénal Habyarimana seized power in Rwanda through a coup d'état. This occurred when discontent with the ruling political party, the National Revolutionary Movement for Development, led to swift military action. Habyarimana, then a military officer, took advantage of the situation, meaning to stabilize the nation amidst political strife and economic challenges. The coup was executed with minimal violence and established a new regime under Habyarimana's leadership, encouraging his vision of a unified Rwandan state.

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