The Origins and Elements of the Crime of Genocide

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Genocide is defined as the targeted destruction of a group, distinguishing it from ethnic cleansing.
The 1948 genocide convention outlines specific acts that constitute genocide, not open to arbitrary interpretation.
Historical factors have shaped the legal understanding of genocide, emerging prominently in the twentieth century.
The article emphasizes the need for a universal concept of genocide while addressing differences from ethnic cleansing.

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This analysis explores the complexities of genocide and ethnic cleansing, suggesting critical legal distinctions.

Leyla Salimova (2024) studied this question.

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