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Tutsis are a tribe of people living in Rwanda and other African nations such as Burundi, Uganda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (formerly Zaire), and Tanzania. Tutsis are thought to be physically distinguishable… read analysis of Tutsi

Hutus are the majority population in Rwanda. They are thought to be identifiable by their shorter stature, darker skin, and broader noses (in comparison to Tutsis), but again, these physical markers are unreliable. During… read analysis of Hutu

Zaire is the former name of the Democratic Republic of the Congo; the nation was known by this name between 1971 and 1997. read analysis of Zaire

Muzungu is a word that means both “rich person” and “white man.” Its double meaning speaks to the ongoing impact of European colonialism in Rwanda, which resulted in white people being associated with wealth and… read analysis of Muzungu 

A scapular is a Christian garment consisting of two pieces of cloth. As Immaculée explains, it is thought that wearing it can help speed access to heaven after death. read analysis of Scapular