Genocide is defined as the deliberate and systematic destruction of a racial, ethnic, national, or religious group. Among the atrocities mentioned, the actions of the Hutu against the Tutsi in Rwanda clearly fit this definition, as the Tutsi were specifically targeted for extermination, with mass killings occurring. The phrase "ethnic cleansing" also indicates an intent to destroy the Tutsi people. In contrast, while the Dinka blocking humanitarian resources and the Sudanese using a scorched-earth policy involve severe human rights violations, they do not necessarily demonstrate the intent to destroy a specific group entirely, but rather show oppression and severe mistreatment. Therefore, the actions in Rwanda are the most clearly identifiable as genocide.
In 4-5 sentences, Which, if any, of the four atrocity crimes that you read about (Dinka blocks all humanitarian resources from other groups. 400,000 Civilians killed, 4 million became refugees, Sudanese use scorched-earth policy, killing men, women, and children alike, Tutsi rebels attacked, chased, then kills Hutu peoples, Ethnic cleansing, concentration camps created by Hutu.), would you define as genocide? Explain your answer by including examples from the atrocity crimes that you read about and by referencing the definition. Be simple, coherent, and intended for 9th grade.
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