Against Quote by Sebastian Junger
“One could reasonably argue that the Turkish pogrom against the Armenians during World War I qualifies as a crime against humanity, as does the United States' ethnic cleansing of Native Americans.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Unknown, historical analysis
The Armenian pogrom and US Native American cleansing are both crimes against humanity.
In simple terms: Both are crimes against humanity.
Key Takeaway
Recognize historical atrocities.
Themes
history
justice
human rights
Mood
somber
urgent
Type
historical
advocacy
When to use this quote
- Education
- policy reform
- activism
Key Concepts
Genocide studies
ethical accountability
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies acknowledge past crimes?
- What reparations are just?
A Different Perspective
Denial persists.
![“What has happened here [aftermath of 9/11] is not war in its traditional sense. This is clearly a crime against humanity. War crimes are crimes which happen in war time. There is a confusion there. This is a crime against humanity because it is deliberate and intentional killing of large numbers…” quote by Benjamin B. Ferencz](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d6f/benjamin-b-ferencz-43385_aftermath_what-has-happened-here-aftermath-of-9-11_1058536.jpg)
