Genocide in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Emily Nunez
Alana Perez
Taylor Rainho
Talia Santopadre
Alexandra Santos
What is Genocide?
Genocide is the intentional killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular ethnic group or nation, by another party. Genocide generally happens when one country or race believes they are dominant over another, or can blame them for their misfortunes. A genocide is also consisted of 8 stages, which are preventable if caught soon enough.
8 Stages of Genocide
1. Classification
2. Symbolization
3. Dehumanization
4. Organization
5. Polarization
6. Preparation
7. Extermination
8. Denial
1. Classification
Democratic Republic of Congo
M23 rebels
Joseph Kabila
2. Symbolization
Democratic Republic of Congo
3. Dehumanization
Democratic Republic of Congo
“Nzigire Chibalonza, 60, was raped by three men on November 22, 2012. She has since been rejected by her husband. Photograph: Fiona Lloyd-Davies”
4. Organization
Democratic Republic of Congo
5. Polarization
Democratic Republic of Congo
causing them to flee for safety and protection
6. Preparation
Democratic Republic of Congo
7. Extermination
Democratic Republic of Congo
“A view of destruction in Kitchanga town centre following heavy fighting between national forces and an armed group, 7 March. UN Photo/S. Liechti”
8. Denial
Democratic Republic of Congo
Solutions For Stages
1- 2
Stage 1 (Classification):
Stage 2 (Symbolization):
Solutions Stages 3-4
Stage 3 (Dehumanization):
Stage 4 (Organization):
Solutions for Stages 5-6
Stage 5 (Polarization):
Stage 6 (Preparation):
Solutions For Stages 7- 8
Stage 7 (Extermination):
Stage 8 (Denial):
Why Should It Be Stopped?
And How?
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