Question: why was there a war between the hutu and the tutsi

title: Rwandan genocide
text: The infrastructure and economy of the country had suffered greatly during the genocide . Many buildings were uninhabitable , and the former regime had carried with them all currency and moveable assets when they fled the country . Human resources were also severely depleted , with over 7001400000000000000 ♠ 40 % of the population having been killed or fled . Many of the remainder were traumatised : most had lost relatives , witnessed killings or participated in the genocide . The long - term effects of war rape in Rwanda for the victims include social isolation , sexually transmitted diseases , unwanted pregnancies and babies , with some women resorting to self - induced abortions . The army , led by Paul Kagame , maintained law and order while the government began the work of rebuilding the country 's structures .