Persecution or oppression of individuals or groups—mistreatment, discrimination, or violent suppression often because of religion, beliefs, race, etc.
歴史の中で多くの少数民族が迫害を受けてきた。
Many ethnic minorities have been persecuted throughout history.
彼らは政治的な迫害から国外に逃れた。
They fled the country to escape political persecution.
宗教的迫害に対して国際社会が懸念を示した。
The international community expressed concern about religious persecution.