Raphael Lemkin
The ambassador of our conscience
Raphael Lemkin
The ambassador of our conscience
Author(s): Grzegorz SzymborskiSubject(s): Russian Aggression against Ukraine
Published by: Kolegium Europy Wschodniej im. Jana Nowaka-Jeziorańskiego we Wrocławiu
Keywords: war in Ukraine; Russian aggression against Ukraine; Raphael Lemkin;
Summary/Abstract: The ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine has ledto massive killings and casualties among civilian population.War crimes committed during the conflict remind us ofthe menace of genocide, especially while the invadersput the “denazification” motto on their banners.When dealing with such a divisive topic, it isimportant to remember the legacy left by theman who first coined the term “genocide”.
Journal: New Eastern Europe
- Issue Year: 2022
- Issue No: 03 (51)
- Page Range: 185-192
- Page Count: 8
- Language: English
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