The process of human extermination refers to systematic actions taken to eliminate a specific group of people, often based on ethnicity, religion, or political beliefs. This can involve various methods, including mass killings, forced displacement, and the destruction of cultural heritage. Historical examples include the Holocaust during World War II and the Rwandan Genocide in 1994. Extermination can occur through state-sponsored violence or by non-state actors. It often involves propaganda to dehumanize the targeted group, making it easier for perpetrators to justify their actions. International laws, such as the Genocide Convention, aim to prevent and punish such acts, but enforcement remains a challenge.