Question

Rwanda gained its independence from Belgium in 1965. ANSWER: FALSE

Answer 1

Answer: False

Explanation:

Rwanda gained independence in 1962 and inherited strong tribal divisions when it happened. The Belgians like most European colonists, had employed "Dived and Rule" tactics where they would stroke ethic divisions so that the tribes would fight themselves instead of Belgium.

To this end they actively supported the Tutsi against the larger Hutu who were incensed by this such that when they took over after independence, violence against the Tutsi people continually increased until it culminated in the Rwandan genocide.