ethnic cleansing

Ethnic cleansing refers to the deliberate and systematic removal or eradication of a particular ethnic, racial, or religious group from a specific geographic area through violent means, such as forced displacement, mass killings, or persecution. It is often carried out with the intention of establishing an ethnically homogenous region or to achieve political, territorial, or social objectives. This term is generally used to describe heinous acts and human rights violations committed in the context of conflicts or wars.