For one hundred days in 1994, the African country of Rwanda suffered a horrific campaign of mass murder. Neighbor turned against neighbor as violence engulfed the region, resulting in the deaths of over one-tenth of the country's population. How did this happen? And why didn't international organizations intervene? Susanne Buckley-Zistel digs into the history of the Rwandan Genocide. [Directed by Mohammad Babakoohi, narrated by Christina Greer, music by Aron Fard]. 

Susanne Buckley-Zistel: What caused the Rwandan Genocide?

What caused the Rwandan Genocide?

The Rwandan Genocide, a tragic outcome of colonial-induced ethnic divisions, resulted in over 800,000 deaths in 100 days.

Despite challenges, Rwanda's use of gacaca courts post-genocide highlights the power and complexity of restorative justice.

Rwanda's genocide, rooted in colonial-induced ethnic divides, led to over 800,000 deaths, unresolved by international intervention.