Crimes Against Humanity

Crimes against humanity means one of a number of prohibited acts committed as part of a widespread or systematic attack against any civilian population.

Crimes against humanity stems from a number of prohibited acts, including rape and torture. Common elements of a crime against humanity:

1. An attack, mistreatment of the civilian population
2. Attack “directed against” a “civilian population;” large body of victims, excludes isolated acts against individuals.
3. Attack must be “widespread” means a large-scale or systematic

Human rights abuses listed Under Article 7, “Crimes Against Humanity”

Murder

Enslavement

Enforced sterilization

Enforced prostitution

Forcible transfer of population

Imprisonment

Rape

Sexual Slavery

Torture

Burma 101 - Crimes Against Humanity