Rwandan Genocide

Hutu militia massacred ~800,000 Tutsi in 100 days.

Years
1994
Country
Rwanda
Capital City
Kigali
Conflict Locations
Kigali
Children Affected
Tens of thousands of children killed
Sources

Rwandan genocide, also known as the genocide against the Tutsi or the Tutsi genocide, occurred from 7 April to 19 July 1994 during the Rwandan Civil War.

A collection of human skulls. This is part of a museum exhibit in Rwanda about the country's genocide. 2007. Photo: Fanny Schertzer.

A collection of human skulls. This is part of a museum exhibit in Rwanda about the country's genocide. 2007. Photo: Fanny Schertzer.

The Khmer Rouge killed millions in Cambodia, targeting the educated, monks, minorities, and children.