Dr. Edward Kissi Defines Genocide

Creator

Edward Kissi

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Publication Date

3-12-2009

Abstract

Dr. Edward Kissi outlines the legal definition of genocide as established in the 1948 United Nations Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide and explains the five acts that constitute genocide under international law. Kissi emphasizes that intent to destroy a group distinguishes genocide from other forms of violence.

Keywords

Genocide, Crimes against humanity, International law, Human rights, United Nations, Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (1948), Political violence

Extent

00:03:54; 2 page transcript

Language

English

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Yes

Media Type

Video

Format

Digital Only

Recommended Citation

Kissi, Edward, "Dr. Edward Kissi Defines Genocide" (2009). USF Audiovisual Archives. 11.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/usf_av/11