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Claim Text: The Sixth Committee voted to exclude cultural genocide from the scope of the Convention.
Simplified Text: The Sixth Committee voted to exclude cultural genocide from the scope of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide.
Confidence Score: 1.000
Claim Maker: William A. Schabas
Context Type: News Article
Context Details: { "document": "Genocide Convention", "organization": "Sixth Committee", "legal_concept": "cultural genocide" }
Subject Tags: International Law United Nations Genocide Convention
UUID: ae86682d-5dc4-44cd-96d8-b9c4cc77a120
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Created: September 26, 2026 at 12:04 AM (2 weeks ago)
Last Updated: September 26, 2026 at 12:04 AM (2 weeks ago)

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The Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide

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By William A Schabas Professor of International Law National University of Ireland Galway Director of the Irish Centre for Human Rights English Fran ais Espa ol The text of the

Genocide Convention International Law United Nations Human Rights International Criminal Law Raphael Lemkin Crime of Genocide Human Rights Law Crimes Against Humanity International Criminal Justice

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