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Why Do Nations Want to Protect People From Big Bad Acts? 🌐

India told the world that each nation should handle serious crimes itself.

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Key Points

4 points

Countries should use their own legal systems to prevent and punish big crimes.

Respect for national borders and independence is essential.

New global agreements should complement current laws.

Severe terrorist acts may be classified as crimes against humanity.

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It asked other states to respect each other's borders and not interfere.

The discussion was at the United Nations Sixth Committee on stopping crimes against humanity.

India wants new international rules that add to, not copy, existing ones.

Serious terrorist actions can be treated as crimes against humanity.

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8 words

jurisdiction

the authority a country has to enforce its laws

sovereignty

the right of a country to govern itself

interference

getting involved in another country's affairs

crimes against humanity

very serious offenses that affect many people

terrorist

a person who uses violence to achieve political goals

conventions

agreements made by many nations

transparent

open and clear for everyone to see

inclusive

including all people and ideas

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