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"Raping
and pillaging" refers to the violent, illegal, and widespread looting,
destruction of property (pillaging), and sexual violence (rape)
committed against a population, typically during wartime or by invaders
. It is a form of warfare used to terrorize civilians, degrade social cohesion, and destroy communities.- Pillaging: Derived from the Old French pillage, this refers to the act of looting, plundering, or robbing property, often during war or in a lawless environment.
- Raping: In this context, it refers to sexual violence and assault committed against inhabitants of a conquered or attacked area.
- Context: Historically associated with violent conquest, these acts are now classified as war crimes and crimes against humanity under international law (e.g., the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court).
- Purpose: It is used as a strategic tool to destroy morale, force displacement, and terrorize populations into submission.
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