The Origins, Atrocities, and Consequences of the Rwandan Genocide
Early in the 20th century, Rwanda came under the control of a new colonial power. Following Germany's loss in the First World War, Belgium took advantage of the chance to grow its territory by annexing Rwanda in 1916.
Belgians mixed arrogance and ambition when they came in Rwanda. Their view of colonization was complicated by their conscious desire to take advantage of the region's resources as well as their sincere conviction that they had a responsibility to improve what they saw as "lesser societies."
They saw themselves as the keepers of civilization, the wise few sent to lead Rwanda into the modern era.
The Belgians realized right once that they needed to maintain control over the area as soon as they assumed their new administrative position.
This was necessary.
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