تروريسم از ديدگاه حقوق بين الملل با تاكيد بر حادثه 11 سپتامبر 2001

Terrorism from the Perspective of International Law with Emphasis on 11 September Attacks

Acts, methods and practices of terrorism constitute a grave violation of the UN principles and purposes, posing a serious threat to the international peace and security. Nevertheless, there is no consensus as to the definition of terrorism in the international community. Without a comprehensive definition of this crime, it is impossible to achieve a permanent and coherent system of counter-terrorism. Despite shortcomings, there have been substantial achievements against terrorism. States have ratified more than ten international conventions on prevention and suppression of terrorism. For instance, one can mention the 1999 International Convention for Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism and the binding UN Security Council Resolution 1373 dated 28 September 2001. The Council has developed the scope of application of the aforementioned conventions. On the one hand combating terrorism should not violate fundamental civil rights of individuals and on the other hand, these rights must not be interpreted in such a way as to make obstruction to the international security measures against terrorism. Creating amendments or modifications to domestic as well as international laws making them more responsive against new challenges without damaging the proper mission of law and its rule can play a constructive role in the international movement against terrorism. Harmonization of domestic legislation with those of international conventions, joining of all States to the international conventions and protocols, organizing workshops and training courses on increasing public awareness of terrorism and combating crimes connected with international terrorism are considered as urgent measures that must be taken.