genocide

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While denying offering the M23 military backing, Rwanda insists that it faces an existential threat from the presence in the eastern DRC of armed groups linked to the 1994 Rwandan genocide of the Tutsis.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

The mineral-rich east of DR Congo has been dogged by conflict for more than 30 years, since the 1994 Rwandan genocide.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

Rwanda denies supporting M23 and says its troops are in eastern Congo for “defensive measures” against a rebel group formed by Hutu extremists who orchestrated the 1994 genocide in Rwanda before fleeing to Congo.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

On Tuesday, JD Vance’s official X account posted a message acknowledging the Armenian genocide during his visit to Armenia.

From Salon • Feb. 11, 2026

The museum focuses on stereotypes, prejudice, genocide, the history of intolerance.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers