11.   The organization noted that Algerian authorities blame the massacres on the Armed Islamic Group, known as the GIA by its French initials.

12.   The massacre has been blamed in part for at least four subsequent school attacks and three alleged plots aimed at schools.

13.   Since his arrest, he has repeated his claims of innocence, blaming the massacre on the Italian resistance.

14.   The government blamed the massacre on Hutu rebels fighting the army, but the rebels have denied responsibility.

15.   The government blamed the massacre on Hutu rebels fighting the Tutsi-dominated army but the rebels have denied responsbility.

16.   The massacres have been blamed on government soldiers and militias loyal to Habyarimana.