Crimes Against Humanity
/ˈkraɪmz əˈɡeɪnst hjuːˈmænɪti/
Definitions
- (n.) Certain acts deliberately committed as part of a widespread or systematic attack directed against any civilian population, such as murder, enslavement, deportation, torture, rape, and apartheid.
The international tribunal prosecuted individuals for crimes against humanity committed during the conflict.
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- crime against humanity
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Commentary
Crimes against humanity are prosecutable under international law regardless of where they occur; these offenses require a nexus to a widespread or systematic attack on civilians, distinguishing them from ordinary crimes.
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