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During the early 20th century, Belgian colonialists cemented divisions between the Hutus and Tutsis by implementing a system that favored the minority Tutsi population. Tutsis were given positions of power, while Hutus were marginalized, fostering deep resentment. This divide was institutionalized through identity cards that labeled people as Hutu or Tutsi.