ethnic cleansing

• Terme euphémistique désignant l'élimination systématique ou le déplacement forcé d'un groupe ethnique, religieux ou racial d'une zone géographique, par la violence, l'intimidation ou la déportation.

A euphemistic term referring to the systematic removal or extermination of an ethnic, religious, or racial group from a particular geographic area through violence, intimidation, or forced displacement.

1. Forced removal of a populationC1formal

   The systematic and violent removal of an ethnic, religious, or racial group from a particular area, often through deportation, displacement, or mass murder.

   nettoyage ethnique

   • The international community condemned the acts of ethnic cleansing during the conflict.
   • Reports of ethnic cleansing led to a humanitarian crisis in the region.
   • Survivors of ethnic cleansing often face long-term trauma and displacement.