A mass civilian killing refers to the deliberate, large-scale murder of non-combatants during conflict or oppression. It is often used as a terror tactic to suppress dissent, ethnically cleanse regions, or destabilize societies. Perpetrators—typically authoritarian regimes, extremist groups, or militaries—benefit by instilling fear, eliminating opposition, or asserting dominance, though such actions universally violate international law and human rights.
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