Rwanda: The genocide against the Tutsi

The article explains how colonial identity, extremist politics, and "hate radio" contributed to the organized mass murder during the genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. Colonial powers imposed ethnic divisions, which were later exploited by extremist political factions. This political manipulation, amplified by "hate radio" broadcasts, incited violence and facilitated the systematic killing of Tutsis. The article details the mechanisms and ideologies that transformed ethnic tensions into a state-sponsored genocide.