# Rwanda's Genocide Against the Tutsi

In 1994, Hutu extremists in Rwanda systematically murdered an estimated 800,000 Tutsi, along with moderate Hutu, in a 100-day genocide. This tragedy remains a powerful symbol of ethnic violence and a critical lesson in the consequences of global inaction.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/video/aljazeerauntangles/2026/8/11/rwanda-the-genocide-against-the-tutsi?traffic_source=rss) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:49:09 +0000