Globalization 4 Flashcards
Define Human RIghts
Human rights are those rights which belong to every man, woman, and child simply because each of them is a human being. These rights are inalienable; they cannot be taken away, although they may be infringed upon.
Define Genocide
The deliberate killing of a large number of people from a particular nation or ethnic group with the aim of destroying that nation or group.
Define Hutu (who-two)
A member of the people forming the majority population in Rwanda. Traditionally a farming people, historically dominated by the Tutsi people. The conflict between Hutu and Tutsi people led to large-scale ethnic violence.
Define Tutsi (tootsie)
A member of the people forming the minority population in Rwanda. Formally dominated the Hutu people. The conflict between Hutu and Tutsi people led to large-scale ethnic violence.
Define Ethnic Tensions
Pre-conflict
A disliking of someone based on their ethnicity
Define Rebel
A person who rises in opposition or aimed resistance against an established government or ruler.
Define Interhamwe
African paramilitary and terrorist group in the Democratic Republic.
Define Massacre
The indiscriminate and brutal slaughter of people.
Define Machete
A broad, heavy knife used as an implement or weapon.
Define Cockroach
A scavenging insect that resembles a beetle, having large antennae and legs and typically a broad, flattened body.
Define Peacekeeper
Someone (such as a soldier) helps prevent or stop fighting between countries or groups.
Define Rules of Engagement
A directive issued by a military authority specifying the circumstance and limitations under which forces will engage in combat with the enemy.
Define Intervention
The action or process of intervening
Define Evacuation
The action of evacuating a person or a place
Define Convoy
a group of ships or vehicles travelling together, typically accompanied by armed troops, warships, or other vehicles for protection.
