How is termed the killing and forced expulsion of one ethnic group by another, particularly of Muslim in Bosnia-Herzegovina?

Correct answer: A. Ethnic cleansing

  • A. Ethnic cleansing
  • B. Muslim cleansing
  • C. Balkan cleansing
  • D. Crusade cleansing

Explanation

Ethnic cleansing means the systematic killing, terrorising or forced removal of an ethnic population from a territory, as seen during the Bosnian War. It is related to genocide but does not necessarily require an intent to destroy the group completely.

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