This has already begun with the important inititiative in the Belgian Senate in July. The Senate Bill, which awaits the Council of State advisory comments, was introduced with the full support of the government, and seeks not only to restore and maintain the universal characteristics of the 1993/1999 Law, but also to advance the international campaign against impunity. We appeal for the widest international support for this campaign, which was effectively saluted and encouraged last week by Belgium's Supreme Court (Court of Cassation).

Michael VERHAEGHE, Chibli MALLAT, Luc WALLEYN

International Campaign for Justice for the Victims of Sabra and Shatila

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