Human Rights Violations

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Rwanda: The Hutus vs. the Tutsis in 1994

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Hutus attempted to get rid of the Tutsis tribe after taking over the government. Approximately 800,000 Tutsis and Hutu sympathizers were killed in 100 days.

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Outcome of Rwanda conflict

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Created a coalition government from different tribal groups

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Tibet: Tibetan people vs. Chinese communist government

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Tibet is a Buddhist region of China that wants independence (self-rule). Dalia Lama: a religious leader of Buddhists have been exiled from Tibet.

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Outcome of Tibet conflict

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China continues to refuse to give Tibet independence

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Chechnya 1990’s: Muslim Chechnya vs. Russian government

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The Muslims living in the Chechnya region of Russia want independence from the Russian government. The Russian government refuses to give up control of the area.

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Outcome of Chechnya conflict

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Terrorism has been used by groups in Chechnya and the Russian government has responded with brutal force. Chechnya is considered the Russian Republic.

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Israel/Palestine: The Israeli Jews vs. Palestinian Muslims

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Jewish people were given part of the land of Palestine after World War II. This led to conflict with the Palestinian Muslims who want what they believe is their own homeland back. This conflict led to a variety of wars between Israel and various Middle Eastern countries, Israel won each conflict and added to their land.

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Outcome of Israel/Palestine conflict

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Conflict continues. Camp David Accords: peace between Egypt and Israel.

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Kurds: The Kurds in Turkey/ Kurds in Iraq

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Ethnic groups scattered throughout areas of Turkey, Iraq, and Iran. They want their own homeland. In Iraq under Saddam Hussein, the Kurds attacked in an attempt to get rid of them. Chemical weapons and other harmful attacks were used against them.

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Outcome of Argentina conflict

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In 1983, Argentina held elections. Voters to return democracy to power. The new government worked to control the military and restore human rights. An Economic crisis rocked the nation in 2001 causing continued instability.