On April 6, 1994, Rwanda experienced a period of great unrest as thousands of people fell victim to the horrors of the Rwandan genocide. The main targets of the genocide were Tutsis and moderate Hutus. Although the main cause of the genocide was a conflict between two ethnic groups, the genocide was also fueled by political factors and social conditions. Rwanda is the smallest country in sub-Saharan Africa with a population of around 7 million people. Although the indigenous people of Rwanda are the Twa, they are now a minority. 90% of the Rwandan population is made up of Hutus, and the rest of the population is predominantly Tutsi. The hatred between the two ethnic groups began in pre-colonial times, well before the 20th century. The horrific events of the genocide lasted 100 days, and during this time many deaths occurred. The crimes committed during the genocide were fueled by revenge and hatred. Many places such as schools, churches and hospitals were used as places of refuge for large populations of Tutsi victims; however, these places often became the main sites of massacres. These events of mass killings simply increased tensions between Hutu and Tutsi, allowing many hate crimes to continue. The influence of Hutu radio stations and media outlets played a key role in encouraging Hutus to target Tutsi civilians and Hutu moderates. The genocide triggered a global response, which required the involvement of the UN. Because of this event, many people became victims of violence and brutality at the hands of radicals and extremists. The roots of the Rwandan genocide The Berlin Conference awarded Rwanda to Germany in 1884. Believing that Tutsis had emigrated to Rwanda from Ethiopia, the Germans co... ... middle of paper .... ..the prosecutor of the trial, Richard Goldstone of South Africa, was also a prosecutor at the International Criminal Tribunal for the country formerly known as Yugoslavia (ICTY). Following the Rwandan trials, many war criminals were prosecuted and convicted as a result. After the RPF victory, the United Nations significantly increased the size and strength of UNAMIR, thereby increasing its skills and equipment. Furthermore, the RPF created a new government similar to Habyarimana's government before the genocide. The constitution of the newly formed government was based on the Arusha Accords and the declarations of many political parties across Rwanda. In addition, the Rwandan Patriotic Front banned the MRND party and all political organizations. Today, the current Rwandan government does not support discrimination based on ethnicity, race or religion..