Civil war
Definition
Civil war refers to an armed conflict between different groups within a single country. It often involves political, social, or ethnic divisions and can result in significant destruction and displacement of people.
Analogy
Imagine your school divided into two groups that start fighting each other over different ideas. This fight continues for a long time and causes chaos and confusion among students. This is similar to a civil war happening within one country.
Related terms
Conflict resolution: The process of resolving disputes through negotiation or mediation instead of resorting to violence.
Internally displaced persons (IDPs): Individuals who have been forced to flee their homes but remain within the borders of their own country due to conflicts or disasters.
Arms embargo: A ban on importing or exporting weapons to specific countries involved in conflicts.
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