Doctrine and case law on the crime of genocide

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Exploring the concept of genocide, the book delves into its definition as the systematic extermination of groups based on race, ethnicity, nationality, or religion. It highlights the origins of the term, introduced by Raphaël Lemkin in 1944, and contrasts genocide with ideological wars, emphasizing the targeted nature of such atrocities. The text outlines recognized genocides, including the Armenian genocide, the Holocaust, and the Rwandan genocide, while affirming that genocide is a timeless crime with no statute of limitations.