Genocide and civil war in Africa. Genocide and civil war are another type of atrocities that pose a major threat to populations. They also pose a serious health risk to everyone involved. According to Paul Knox et al., “the deaths of more than 40 million people over the past 100 years have been attributed to genocide and other acts of state violence” (Knox et al. p343). And the African continent has seen its share in particular, Rwanda. In this article, I will focus on genocide and civil war in Africa, as well as some of the social problems that arose from it. I will also address some of the major health ramifications associated with such atrocities. According to behavioral scientists, territoriality is not an innate trait of humans, like crickets or beta fish; however, it is a learned behavior. Behavioral geography has examined this behavior in the study of proxemics, the way humans use space for functions, symbolisms, and territoriality to create sovereignty. However, most of these problems in Africa and other countries date back to European invasions. They introduced decolonization to Africa in the 20th century. So, after redrawing several boundaries, territoriality began to manifest itself in the way people within these special boundaries identified themselves. As simple as that sound, it was a recipe for disaster, to this day. You see, once the boundaries are drawn, some of the necessary resources have been isolated from another group, thus, the aggressive group will violate the boundaries to gain access to the resources, harming and destroying everything in its path. Additionally, religious dominance can play a role in forcing another group to abandon their religion and side with the dominant sect, or face dire consequences....... middle of paper ..... .and the social problems associated with it are nothing to laugh at. This can have a major impact on the health problems faced by marginalized people. These conflicts can hamper humanitarian aid, thereby increasing the health impact on the population. This is a saddening situation; However, until poverty is brought under control, these crimes against humanity will continue to plague society - it is only a matter of time when the next event will erupt. Works Cited Knox, PL, & Marston, SA (2007). Human geography: places and regions in a global context. (4th ed.)New Jersey: PearsonMoorsom, Toby. (September 15, 2011). Is Africa rising or falling? The World Health Organization. “Collective violence.”