The Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF) was a Tutsi-led militia. Their leader was Paul Kagame. Their goal was to overthrow President Habyarimana so they could return to their homeland.
This threat was exploited by the Hutus to recruit more followers and to punish Tutsis.
After the threats from the RPF, Habyarimana's plane was shot down. The group who did this was not comfirmed but it was one of the first stepping stones to the genocide.
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