Regional Conflicts 1945-Present
History

A federal subject (a republic) of the Russian Federation
Chechnya
A federal subject a republic of the Russian Federation. Chechnya. Chechnya is a region that has experienced significant conflict, particularly during the Chechen Wars in the 1990s and early 2000s, as it fought for independence from Russia.

The systematic forced removal of ethnic or religious groups from a territory
Ethnic cleansing
The systematic forced removal of ethnic or religious groups from a territory. Ethnic cleansing is the deliberate and organized attempt to remove a specific ethnic group from an area through various means, including violence and intimidation.

A political agreement in the Northern Ireland peace process during The Troubles
Good Friday Agreement
A political agreement in the Northern Ireland peace process during The Troubles. Good Friday Agreement. The Good Friday Agreement is a historic accord reached in 1998 that helped bring an end to decades of conflict in Northern Ireland by promoting cooperation and power-sharing among different communities.

A Bantu ethnic group native to the African Great Lakes region of Africa
Hutus
A Bantu ethnic group native to the African Great Lakes region of Africa. Hutus. The Hutus are an ethnic group primarily in Rwanda and Burundi, historically involved in a conflict with the Tutsis, culminating in the Rwandan Genocide of 1994.

The proximity of people from different ethnic backgrounds within a country
Multiethnicity
The proximity of people from different ethnic backgrounds within a country. multiethnicity. Multiethnicity is when people from diverse ethnic groups live together in the same place, like in ancient Rome where various cultures coexisted.

A territory established by a military power over which aircraft are not permitted to fly
No-fly zone
A territory established by a military power over which aircraft are not permitted to fly. no-fly zone. A no-fly zone is an area where military authorities prohibit aircraft flights to protect civilians or strategic interests, often used in conflicts.

A township in South Africa where police shot at anti-apartheid protesters
Sharpeville
A township in South Africa where police shot at anti-apartheid protesters. Sharpeville. In history, Sharpeville is known for the 1960 massacre where police killed 69 people during a peaceful protest against apartheid laws.

Weapons that are nuclear, radiological, chemical or biological
Weapons of mass destruction
Weapons that are nuclear, radiological, chemical, or biological are weapons of mass destruction. In history, weapons of mass destruction are those capable of causing large-scale devastation and loss of life, like the atomic bombs used in World War II.