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What are some countries accused of practicing forms of apartheid?

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Several countries have been accused of practicing forms of apartheid, a term originally used to describe the system of institutionalized racial segregation and discrimination in South Africa from 1948 until the early 1990s. Here are some notable examples:

  1. Israel: Many human rights organizations, including Human Rights Watch and the Israeli group B'Tselem, have described Israel's policies towards Palestinians in the occupied territories and within Israel itself as a form of apartheid. They cite issues such as restrictions on movement, land confiscation, and unequal rights for Arab citizens of Israel compared to Jewish citizens.

  2. South Africa: Although apartheid officially ended in the early 1990s, some argue that systemic inequalities and racial discrimination persist in various forms, particularly in economic and social contexts.

  3. Myanmar: The treatment of the Rohingya Muslim minority has been described by some as a form of apartheid, particularly in light of the severe restrictions on their rights, citizenship, and freedom of movement, as well as the violence they have faced.

  4. United States: Some activists and scholars have drawn parallels between certain policies and practices in the U.S. (such as systemic racism, segregation, and disenfranchisement of minority groups) and apartheid, particularly in the context of the civil rights movement and ongoing racial inequalities.

  5. India: The treatment of certain minority groups, particularly Muslims, has led some to describe aspects of India's policies as apartheid-like, especially in light of laws that are perceived to discriminate against Muslims and the social segregation that exists in some areas.

  6. Western Sahara: The situation in Western Sahara, where the Sahrawi people have been subjected to occupation and discrimination by Morocco, has also been described in terms of apartheid by various human rights organizations.

These accusations often stem from specific policies or practices that are seen as discriminatory or oppressive, and the use of the term "apartheid" can be contentious and politically charged. Each situation is complex and involves a range of historical, social, and political factors.

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