SOURCES OF CONFLICT

TUTSI

HUTU

INTERESTS

"They want…"

• power- to remain in control
• to rule over Tutsi
• wealth
• equality
• eliminate Tutsi
• revenge for history of oppression
• respect & dignity

VALUES

"They believe…"

• they are better than the Tutsi
• Tutsi are unfair & cruel
• Unfair that Tutsi were favored
• Tutsi should suffer
• Hutu (as the majority) should rule

EMOTIONS

"They feel…"

• Jealous of years of Tutsi power; upset about situation
• Need to put Tutsi in "their place"
• Proud/victorious of recent killings
• Sad/guilty for killings
• Angry about Tutsi rule and German influence
• Worried about return of the Tutsi

IDENTITIES

"They are…"

• Large race of people
• Majority live in Rwanda
• Primarily farmers
• Poor
• Considered "second class" to Tutsi