In Spring 1997, a large scale ethnic war
broke out between 2 major tribes, Hutu and
Tutsi, covering the countries of Zaire, Rwanda,
Uganda, Burundi and Tanzania. About half a
million people lost their lives in this war.
Even children and babies were savagely murdered
just because they were from the rival tribes.
Sabah, July 18, 2003, Death and more death.
The Colors magazine supported by the Benetton
Company dealt with the subject of violence
in its last issue. According to data by the
WHO 2233 people commit suicide globally every
day, 1425 are murdered and 850 die as a consequence
of armed violence.
(right) In Spring 1997, a large scale ethnic
war broke out between 2 major tribes, Hutu
and Tutsi, covering the countries of Zaire,
Rwanda, Uganda, Burundi and Tanzania. About
half a million people lost their lives in
this war. Even children and babies were savagely
murdered just because they were from the rival
tribes.
Hurriyet, April 6, 2003
Vatan, July 17, 2003
Milliyet, July 8, 2003
Milliyet, July 14, 2003
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