The Rwandan Genocide of 1994 was one of the darkest chapters in human history. In just 100 days, over 800,000 people were brutally murdered in a campaign of ethnic cleansing. The victims were primarily Tutsi, but moderate Hutu and others who opposed the genocide were also killed.
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One of the most harrowing accounts of the genocide is the story of a young boy named Hyppolite. Hyppolite was only 10 years old when the genocide began. He and his family lived in a small village in the south of Rwanda. When the violence erupted, they were forced to flee their home and hide in the bush.
For months, Hyppolite and his family lived in constant fear. They witnessed unspeakable horrors, including the murder of their friends and neighbors. They were constantly on the move, trying to stay one step ahead of the Interahamwe, the genocidal militia.
Despite the danger, Hyppolite and his family never gave up hope. They clung to the belief that they would eventually be able to return home and rebuild their lives.
After the genocide ended, Hyppolite and his family finally returned to their village. It was a difficult and painful process to rebuild their lives, but they were determined to move on. Hyppolite went on to become a successful businessman and he is now a vocal advocate for peace and reconciliation in Rwanda.
