After the Holocaust, several groups have faced genocide or attempted genocide in various parts of the world. Some notable examples include:
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The Armenian Genocide (1915-1923): During World War I, the Ottoman Empire systematically exterminated approximately 1.5 million Armenians. This atrocity is widely recognized as one of the first modern genocides.
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The Cambodian Genocide (1975-1979): Under the Khmer Rouge regime led by Pol Pot, an estimated 1.7 million people died as a result of execution, forced labor, and starvation. The regime targeted intellectuals, professionals, and various ethnic groups.
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The Rwandan Genocide (1994): Over the course of about 100 days, an estimated 800,000 Tutsi and moderate Hutu were killed in a mass slaughter by Hutu extremists. The genocide was marked by brutal violence and widespread atrocities.
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The Bosnian Genocide (1992-1995): During the Bosnia War, Bosnian Serb forces committed acts of genocide against Bosniak (Bosnian Muslim) and Croatian civilians, including the infamous Srebrenica massacre, where thousands were killed.
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The Darfur Genocide (2003-present): In the Darfur region of Sudan, government forces and allied militia known as Janjaweed have targeted non-Arab ethnic groups, resulting in mass killings, displacement, and severe human rights violations.
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The Rohingya Genocide (2016-present): In Myanmar, the Rohingya Muslim minority has faced systematic violence, persecution, and displacement. Many have been killed or forced to flee to neighboring countries.
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The Yazidi Genocide (2014-present): The Islamic State (ISIS) targeted the Yazidi community in Iraq, resulting in mass killings, sexual slavery, and displacement. This genocide is ongoing and has drawn international condemnation.
These examples illustrate the continued occurrence of genocide and ethnic cleansing in the post-Holocaust era, highlighting the need for continued awareness, prevention, and intervention efforts to protect vulnerable populations.