Mass atrocities refer to large-scale acts of violence committed against civilian populations which may include genocide, ethnic cleansing, war crimes, crimes against humanity, or systematic human rights abuses.
Related terms
Genocide: The deliberate killing of a large number of people from a particular ethnic group or nation with the intent to destroy that group.
Ethnic Cleansing: The systematic removal (through violence) of individuals from a particular ethnic or religious group from an area in order to establish homogeneity.
War Crimes: Violations of the laws and customs of war, including targeting civilians, torture, rape, or inhumane treatment of prisoners of war.