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Which international treaty specifically aims to prevent genocide and punish its perpetrators?

A) The Geneva Conventions.
B) The Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide.
C) The Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court.
D) The Convention Against Torture.

Explanation

The Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide, adopted in 1948 by the United Nations, defines genocide as a crime under international law and obligates states to prevent and punish it.

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