1. The history of genocide
The two groups share a common language, Kirundi. ... Germany was the first colonial power in the Burundi area. The Germans established indirect rule over the central African territory by permitting the Watutsi aristocracy to retain its dominance over the feudal structure. ... Watutsis relished Germany colonialism and saw themselves as equals to the Germans; they revered the Germans for abetting their rule over the Bahutus while being unconscious of the subjugated people's plight. ... Belgium copied the German practice of working through the Watutsi minority in governing the region. ...
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