2. Content Introduction Rwanda’s History What was not right with Rwanda in 1991? What about present day Singapore? What can we do to prevent the imagined future of 2061 from becoming a reality? References
3. Introduction What is Rwanda Genocide ? Lasted for 100 days starting from April 6 to mid-July 1994. Mass killings of thousands of Tutsis conducted by a Hutu power group known as the Akazu. Resulted in death toll of 800,000 to 1,000,000 Tutsis.
4. Rwanda’s History Formally a Belgium Colony. People have been classified into 2 classes: Hutus (majority) and Tutsis (minority). Tutsis described as having noses similar to Europeans. Hutus are less wealthy and have more prominent African features.
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6. Belgians felt that the colony would be better governed by this hierarchy.
9. Significant events leading to genocide 1994 Assassination of President (JuvénalHabyarimana) on 6 April. Assassination of prime minister, (AgatheUwilingiyimana) on 7 April. Evacuation of foreign personnel by Belgium and France. With no opposition left, the Hutus gained power
10. Preparation for Genocide Rwanda Militia was assembled and numbered around 30 000 Militia members armed with AK-47 Volunteer groups like the Interahamwe and Impuzamugambi were formed and armed with machetes.
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12. Tutsi women are described as sexual weapons used by the Tutsis to weaken Hutu men
23. Analysis Results (Political) Hutus and Tutsis not given equal opportunity The government under President JuvénalHabyarimana policies were Pro-Hutu The Assassination of President JuvénalHabyarimana was the catalyst
24. What about Present Day Singapore?Rwanda Vs Singapore (2009) Social factors Political factors Economic factors
25. Social Factors Singapore Low Birth Rate led to foreigners coming from poorer countries. Many Singaporeans look down on the foreigners and judge them for their lack of social etiquette. Rwanda Similar to Rwanda stereotyping of Hutus and Tutsis.
26. Prejudice Discrimination Too many foreigners may lead to Singaporeans discriminating against them. Foreigners might be unhappy and may lead to internal conflicts such as riots or war.
27. Social Factors Singapore Majority of high positions in companies are occupied by male. Females are seen as incapable as compared to males and are more family oriented. Rwanda Discrimination of Tutsi women Use of Tutsi women as part of anti Tutsi propaganda.
28. Prejudice Discrimination Discrimination of women may lead to low birth rate in Singapore. Women will be more determined and concentrated to achieve high post. Less concentrated on family.
29. Political Factors Singapore Singapore government is predominantly Chinese. Other races are given less opportunity to occupy a high post. Rwanda Similar to the current predominant Tutsi government.
30. Prejudice Discrimination Other races may feel that there is inequality Race riots may happen
31. Economic Factors Singapore Singapore depend on the tourism industry. Riots will affect our economy. Rwanda Rwanda economy relies on farming. During the war, there was a shortage of food.
32. What can we do to prevent the imagined future of 2061 from becoming a reality?
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Editor's Notes
-Rwanda was formally a Belgium colony
Rwanda Patriotic Front (RPF)
Catalysis = boiling point or time bomb that triggered the genocide
Burdened to give birth
Increase birth rate by giving family welfare such as free education until university level, government subsidize to lighten the family burden; solve the importing foreign bride from poorer countries.To avoid the genetic engineering, we suggest to set a law
