as in massacres
the deliberate killing of people who belong to a particular racial, political, or cultural group
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Of course, the greatest obstacle to Africa’s growth has been internal conflicts, from civil and regional wars to genocides.
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Jack A. Goldstone, Foreign Affairs, 18 May 2023
Jack A. Goldstone, Foreign Affairs, 18 May 2023
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“Genocides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/genocides. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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