Give and describe examples of ethnic conflicts (or genocides) in at least 3 different regions.
1. Rwanda: The Rwandan Genocide occurred in 1994 when the Hutu-majority government targeted the Tutsi minority population. An estimated 800,000 Tutsis and moderate Hutus were killed in a span of 100 days, in a systematic and organized campaign of violence. This genocide was fueled by long-standing ethnic tensions and power struggles in the region.
2. Bosnia and Herzegovina: The Bosnian War (1992-1995) saw violent conflict between ethnic groups, primarily Bosniaks, Croats, and Serbs. The war was characterized by ethnic cleansing, mass killings, and . The Srebrenica massacre in 1995, where more than 8,000 Bosniak men and boys were killed by Bosnian Serb forces, is considered one of the worst atrocities in Europe since World War II.
3. Myanmar: The ongoing Rohingya conflict in Myanmar has resulted in widespread violence and displacement of the Muslim Rohingya minority group. The Myanmar military has been accused of committing atrocities against the Rohingya population, including killings, , and burning of villages. The conflict has deep historical roots and is fueled by religious and ethnic divisions in the country.
In each of these examples, ethnic conflicts have led to widespread violence, mass killings, and displacement of populations. Deep-rooted historical grievances, political power struggles, and manipulation of ethnic identities have been key factors contributing to these conflicts.