This is really starting to look like the Hutu preparations for the genocide in Rwanda. One million of the Tutsi minority were killed by the Hutu majority after the country adopted a democratic government (
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Preparations
- A propaganda campaign that paints the target group as invaders and oppressors, whereas the attackers are portrayed as innocent victims.
- "Accusation in a mirror,” meaning the attackers should accuse their enemies of exactly what they and their own party are planning to do.
- Portray the attacking group as the one at risk of violence.
- Use staged events to justify repressive government measures against the target group.
Organization
- Control media outlets to spread propaganda and coordinate attacks
- Local officials at the level of cell, city, and state plan and direct the attacks.
- Local police coordinate attacks, but do not directly participate.
- Ironically, use whistles to coordinate locally during attacks.