Dr. Ahmed Fares Idris University of Mosul – College of Law Introduction: The crime of genocide is considered one of the most serious international crimes known to the international community, as it targets human beings in their existence and belonging to a national, ethnic, racial, or religious group. Its effects are not limited to direct victims but extend to obliterating the identity of entire peoples, leaving profound social, humanitarian, and political repercussions. For this reason, international law has paid exceptional attention to this crime, making it one of the four core international crimes within the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court, [Read More]