Introduction
Among the atrocities recorded in human history, genocide stands out as an especially heinous and systematic crime. Numerous incidents have occurred throughout history, resulting in serious bodily harm, mass killings, and forced displacements. In many of these cases, perpetrators appeared to act with a specific intent to destroy or eliminate a particular group. However, only a limited number of such incidents have been legally recognized as genocide by international courts. There may be various reasons explaining why courts hesitate to determine whether a state is responsible for committing genocide.
