The definition of genocide recently coined among scholars and international organizations varies throughout history; however, it is commonly believed that genocide is the intentional destruction of a large group of people often associated with a specific origin or denomination. According to the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (CPCCG), Part Two, Article Six, genocide is any of the following acts committed with intent to destroy, in whole or in part, a national, ethnic or religious such as: killing members of the group, causing serious physical or mental harm to members of the group, deliberately inflicting on the group conditions of life intended to bring about its total or partial physical destruction, imposing measures intended to prevent births within the group group and the forced transfer of children from the group to another group (Prevent Genocide International, 2008). Nature of Crime Mass destruction of a specific group of people often occurs due to incitement experienced by the offenders themselves. Social difficulties, economic problems such as unemployment and inflation; and political issues such as political chaos can serve as a stressor for a group of people. It is basic human needs such as positive identity, control, safety, and connection with others that are at risk when a group of people resort to genocide as a solution. When psychological, social, and physical needs are not met, some individuals may seek safety and salvation out of desperation by taking the lives of another group of people whose needs are met (Ashmore, et al., 2001). ...... middle of the sheet ...... 7, 24 June). Anfal: Campaign against the Kurds. Retrieved from http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/4877364.stmBBC News Europe. (2013, November 22). Holodomer: Memories of the Silent Massacre in Ukraine. Retrieved from http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-25058256Famine Genocide. (2004). Facts about the 1933 famine-genocide in Soviet-occupied Ukraine. Retrieved from http://faminegenocide.com/resources/facts.htmlHuman Rights Watch. (2003). Genocide in Iraq: the Anfal campaign against the Kurds. Retrieved from http://www.hrw.org/legacy/english/docs/2006/08/14/iraq13979_txt.htmLibrary of Congress. (July 22, 2010). Ukrainian famine. Retrieved from http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/archives/ukra.htmlPrevent Genocide International. (2008, March 10). Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. Retrieved from http://www.preventgenocide.org/law/icc/statute/part-a.ht