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genocide

[jen-uh-sahyd] / ˈdʒɛn əˌsaɪd /


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In a statement published in a state newspaper, the government called on the International Court of Justice to "reach its judgement based on fact and settled law strictly within the framework of the Genocide Convention".

From Barron's • Jan. 14, 2026

The people who framed the Genocide Convention, and interpretations made by the ICJ in more recent cases deliberately set a high legal bar.

From BBC • Sep. 16, 2025

Genocide Watch is among those urging Prime Minister Mark Carney to reconsider the invite.

From Salon • Jun. 12, 2025

Chatsworth students had the day off from school Thursday in observance of Armenian Genocide Memorial Day.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2025

It has already set up new standards for the conduct of nations in the Declaration of Human Rights and the Convention on Genocide.

From State of the Union Address by Truman, Harry S.




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