Abstract: This chapter will provide a summary of the study because the paper critically examines the existing definition of genocide within international law, identifies its shortcomings, and proposes a more comprehensive definition to encompass a broader range of atrocities. The primary objective is to address existing loopholes that allow perpetrators to evade accountability effectively. By widening the scope of what constitutes genocide, the intention is to hold those responsible for heinous crimes against various groups accountable, thereby acting as a deterrent to such atrocities and fostering a just global legal framework.
Keywords: Genocide, atrocities, tribunals, perpetrators, jurisdiction, justice.
Title: Re-evaluating and Expanding the Definition of Genocide in International Law
Author: Kombo Benard Simion, Wisdom Dube, Julius Kombo Ayusa
International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research
ISSN 2348-3156 (Print), ISSN 2348-3164 (online)
Vol. 14, Issue 2, April 2026 - June 2026
Page No: 517-531
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Published Date: 24-June-2026
