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IMPACTS

What has been the impact of the Genocide?
a) Domestic

We will see that the aftermath of the RPF victory in Rwanda, which effectively ended the genocide, was only the end of one phase of this tragedy. Of course, the legacy of the genocide lives on with the survivors - but, as you will see, Rwanda also offers us a remarkable example of resilience and forgiveness.
DISCUSSION:
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- Why did the Genocide end?
- What would you expect the immediate situation to be like?
- Brainstorm all of the aspects of life in Rwanda that would have been impacted by the genocide. 
- Analyse your list through class discussion - what 'categories' could we create to evaluate the impacts?
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a) Long Term Social Impacts of Genocide

Have a review of the two resources below and complete Part A of the task sheet. History is a complex beast and can yield counter-intuitive results... sometimes... I suggest getting into a three and taking one each, followed by a share.
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b) Justice & Reconciliation
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Extremely good website - but get your head around the page layout first.

http://www.rwandanstories.org/aftermath.html
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c) The ICTR

During the genocide, the international community bowed to media pressure and formed the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda. It was charged with investigating 'human rights' abuses - they still couldn't bring themselves to say the 'g' word. Have a look at the video on their website and the museum if you have time, before moving on to the textbook reading.

http://unictr.unmict.org/
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c) Political Impact & Economic Impact
 As we have seen, the war and genocide in 1994 brought the RPF to power... Kagame has been the real power in Rwanda ever since.
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What has been the impact of the Genocide?
b) The Refugee Crisis and War in Zaire

                                                                                             
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i) History of Refugees in Rwanda

Discuss: Think back through your learning so far. Prior to the RPF defeat in 1994, at which points have there already been refugee movements in the region (Uganda, Zaire, Barundi as well)? 
With the victory of the RPF, there will inevitably be another refugee crisis. Why? How will this be different to previous? Which of the neighbouring countries are likely to accommodate the new refugees?

Read through the first part of the task sheet and discuss with your teacher - active listening is required.
ii) The Genocidaires and Hutu Refugees: Reading and Note taking

​Download 'Reading 2' by clicking on the textbook image.
The task sheet encourages you to read analytically through the use of questions. After you have finished, delete the questions and re-structure using headings. This is an active note taking strategy that encourages recall and analysis.
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iii) The Kibeho Massacre: April 1995

Use the resources below to analyse the massacre at Kibeho - did the victims really become the murderers? Make sure to record your thoughts on the task sheet.
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iv) War in Zaire

This is an excellent article from the BBC on the genocide:
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http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-11108589


Final Thoughts... historiography in action? The story is never finished...

http://www.theguardian.com/media/2015/apr/10/bbc-rejects-complaint-rwanda-genocide-documentary
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    • IGCSE HISTORY >
      • WW1: Causes and Course >
        • 2. Struggle Balkans, IGCSE
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        • 5. The War at Sea and Gallipoli
        • 6. The Defeat of Germany
    • Introductions
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      • 1. Defining Power
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      • 3. Types of Power
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      • 20. Thousand Words
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      • 1. Defining Human Rights
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      • 3. Human Rights Milestones
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      • 5. How are HR Monitored
      • 6. The ICC
      • 7. Claims on Human Rights
      • 8. Violations of Human Rights
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      • 10. Cultural Relativism
      • 11. Politicisation of Human Rights
      • 13. Individual vs Collective Rights
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      • 3. Factors inhibiting development
      • Models of Development
      • Approaches for Developing Economy
      • Debates: Globalisation
      • Debates: Inequality & Role of Politics
      • Debates: Sustainable Development & Role of Politics
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      • 3. Just War Theory
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