Which, if any, of the four atrocity crimes would you define as a crime against humanity or a war crime? Rwanda, democratic republic of the Congo, Sudan, South Sudan
All four of these countries have experienced atrocities that could be defined as crimes against humanity and war crimes.
In Rwanda, the genocide in 1994 led to the killing of an estimated 800,000 people, mostly Tutsis but also moderate Hutus. This would be considered a crime against humanity.
In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, conflicts have resulted in widespread , torture, and killing of civilians by various armed groups. These acts could be classified as crimes against humanity and war crimes.
In Sudan, the Darfur region has seen atrocities such as ethnic cleansing and mass killings perpetrated by the government and government-supported militias. These actions would be considered crimes against humanity and war crimes.
In South Sudan, the ongoing civil war has involved widespread human rights abuses including massacres, , and ethnic violence. These acts could also be classified as crimes against humanity and war crimes.