MRND Founded5 July 1975
Founds the National Revolutionary Movement for Development.
Historical person
Juvenal Habyarimana Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Juvenal Habyarimana, based on 17 World History Database records associated with Rwanda.
17 records1975–199417 events3 places
Chronological biography
1975
Single-Party Political System5 July 1975
The party becomes the institutional base of his presidency.
1978
Habyarimana Confirmed in Office24 December 1978
MRND dominance is reinforced through the national vote.
Presidential Election24 December 1978
Is confirmed as president in a single-candidate election.
1983
MRND Rule Continued19 December 1983
The MRND remains Rwanda's dominant political organization.
Presidential Re-Election19 December 1983
Wins another single-candidate presidential election.
1990
Multiparty Reform Announced5 July 1990
Announces plans to move Rwanda toward multiparty politics.
Political Liberalisation Promised5 July 1990
Political reform follows mounting domestic and international pressure.
1992
Arusha Negotiations Begin10 July 1992
Government representatives enter formal peace negotiations with the RPF.
Government-RPF Peace Talks10 July 1992
Talks seek an end to the civil war.
1993
Arusha Accords Signed4 August 1993
Signs the comprehensive Arusha peace accords.
Arusha Peace Agreement4 August 1993
Signs the Arusha Peace Agreement with the RPF.
Civil War Settlement Attempted4 August 1993
The agreement provides for power sharing and military integration.
Power-Sharing Accord Signed4 August 1993
Accepts transitional power sharing and integration of armed forces.
1994
Death of Juvenal Habyarimana6 April 1994
Death of Juvenal Habyarimana
Death of President Habyarimana6 April 1994
His death triggers the final collapse of the peace process.
Presidential Aircraft Shot Down6 April 1994
Dies when his aircraft is shot down near Kigali airport.
Titles and roles
Major General · President of Rwanda · President of Rwanda
Record provenance
This biography is assembled from World History Database records filtered by country and personal-name fields. Exact duplicate display records are removed. The database is an index rather than a complete narrative biography; formal research should verify entries against relevant primary or specialist sources.