1. Impact on National Unity:
Deepened Ethnic Divisions: Drone strikes targeting specific regions or ethnic groups can exacerbate distrust between different ethnic communities, reinforcing perceptions of ethnic favoritism and injustice. This undermines national unity by fostering resentment and alienation.
2. Ethnic Cleansing:
Disproportionate Force: In the context of ethnic conflicts, drones may be used in ways that disproportionately affect one ethnic group, potentially leading to accusations of ethnic cleansing. Civilian casualties, displacement, and destruction of property may be viewed as systematic attempts to target or oppress a specific group.
3. Acceptability of Drones:
Perceived Injustice: In an ethnically sensitive environment, the use of drones by the government could be seen as a form of state-sanctioned violence, further undermining the legitimacy of the government. If people view drone strikes as targeting certain ethnic groups unfairly, they may reject the government's authority and deepen societal divisions.