Forced Removal

Definition

Forced removal refers to the act of compelling individuals or groups to leave their homes or original geographic locations against their will. This can be due to various reasons such as government policies, armed conflicts, or natural disasters.

Related terms

Ethnic Cleansing: Ethnic cleansing is the deliberate removal, persecution, or extermination of a specific ethnic group from a particular area.

Deportation: Deportation involves the expulsion of individuals from a country back to their country of origin due to legal violations or immigration issues.

Resettlement: Resettlement is the process of relocating individuals or communities to new areas either voluntarily or involuntarily, often for development projects or humanitarian purposes.