Question
Name the political parties that led Rwanda to independence
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Rwanda's path to independence was primarily influenced by two political parties: the **Parmehutu (Party of the Movement for Human Rights)** and the **Rwandan National Union (UNAR)**.
1. **Parmehutu**: Formed in 1957, this party advocated for the rights and interests of the Hutu majority and played a significant role in the struggle for independence from Belgian colonial rule. It eventually became the dominant political force in Rwanda after independence.
2. **UNAR (Rwandan National Union)**: Established in 1959, this party represented the interests of the Tutsi minority and was in opposition to the Hutu-led Parmehutu.
The rivalry and tensions between these two parties contributed significantly to the political landscape in Rwanda, setting the stage for future conflicts, including the tragic events of the genocide in 1994. Rwanda gained independence from Belgium on July 1, 1962.
1. **Parmehutu**: Formed in 1957, this party advocated for the rights and interests of the Hutu majority and played a significant role in the struggle for independence from Belgian colonial rule. It eventually became the dominant political force in Rwanda after independence.
2. **UNAR (Rwandan National Union)**: Established in 1959, this party represented the interests of the Tutsi minority and was in opposition to the Hutu-led Parmehutu.
The rivalry and tensions between these two parties contributed significantly to the political landscape in Rwanda, setting the stage for future conflicts, including the tragic events of the genocide in 1994. Rwanda gained independence from Belgium on July 1, 1962.