Question

True or False: Despite living in the same territory as their perpetrators, genocide victims are typically caught -off guard, i.e. conflict between groups was not particularly pronounced or unusual.

Answer 1

False: Genocide victims are not typically caught off guard. In most cases, conflicts between groups leading to genocide are characterized by long-standing tensions, discrimination, or previous acts of violence. Genocide often occurs within a context of deep-rooted social, political, or ethnic divisions. The perpetration of genocide usually involves systematic planning and organization by the perpetrators, targeting specific groups based on their identity or affiliation.