Compare and Contrast the Anfal Campaign in Iraq and the Behavior

question 7

Essay

Compare and contrast the Anfal Campaign in Iraq and the behavior of the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia. Discuss the selection of their victims and reasons, including why these victims were targeted. Discuss lessons from these cases on how and why state-sponsored genocide occurs.

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Definitions:

Acute Stress

A type of stress response that emerges quickly in reaction to a specific event or situation and usually dissipates soon after.

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

A psychological condition resulting from direct exposure to or witnessing a traumatic event, leading to recurrent nightmares, flashbacks, and intense anxiety.

DSM-5

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, a comprehensive classification and diagnostic tool used by mental health professionals to diagnose and classify mental disorders.

Stress Response

The body's reaction to a challenge or demand, characterized by physiological changes such as increased heart rate and muscle tension.