A Critical Analysis on Illegal Border Massacre Violations and International Perspectives to Maintain Human Rights Safety
Keywords:
Border killing; Cross-border issues; Human rights violations; Immigration; Protection; International law; Massacre; Countries; Person Rights; Asylums; Refugees
Abstract
This study examines the complex issue of extrajudicial killings across international borders, highlighting the urgent need to protect human rights. Historically, border control has been closely associated with military forces and diplomatic control; Today, border controls are often stepped up to save the wealth, culture, and population of citizens, and to ensure social security. This paper includes a brief history of border control and lawlessness and its progression from general border safeguarding to more complex ethnic, national, and cultural protection. But the rise of nation states and the subsequent establishment of stricter border policies coincided with a worrying rise in human rights abuses. So, this study examines the global phenomenon of illegal cross-border killings and examines their legal, ethical and humanitarian aspects. As migration policy evolves and border security measures tighten, there is a need to develop effective mechanisms to protect human rights while addressing legitimate security concerns. This paper examines in depth the international legal system, examines the potential for international cooperation, and scrutinizes the ethical considerations of cross-border law enforcement, with the aim of contributing to they have developed a more humane approach to border management.
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2025-05-10
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Matubbar, S., & Ahmed, R. (2025). A Critical Analysis on Illegal Border Massacre Violations and International Perspectives to Maintain Human Rights Safety. International Journal of Social Science Research and Review, 8(5), 158-185. https://doi.org/10.47814/ijssrr.v8i5.2725
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