The Rwandan Genocide occurred in 1994, lasting approximately 100 days from April to July. It was a mass slaughter of the Tutsi ethnic group by the Hutu majority, resulting in the deaths of an estimated 800,000 people. The genocide was fueled by long-standing ethnic tensions, political instability, and propaganda that dehumanized the Tutsi population. International response to the genocide was widely criticized for its inadequacy. Despite warnings and evidence of escalating violence, the United Nations and other nations failed to intervene effectively. The aftermath of the genocide left deep scars on Rwandan society and led to significant changes in the country's governance and reconciliation efforts.