Hutu extremists, suspecting that the Rwandan president is finally about to implement the Arusha Peace Accords, are believed to be behind the attack. The killings begin that night.
Thousands die on the first day.
They are tortured and murdered. The troops had been based in the city as part of the Arusha Accords. American civilians are also airlifted out. No Rwandans are rescued, not even Rwandans employed by Western governments in their embassies, consulates, etc. The International Red Cross estimates that tens of thousands of Rwandans have been murdered.