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“What has happened here [aftermath of 9/11] is not war in its traditional sense. This is clearly a crime against humanity. War crimes are crimes which happen in war time. There is a confusion there. This is a crime against humanity because it is deliberate and intentional killing of large numbers of civilians for political or other purposes. That is not tolerable under the international systems. And it should be prosecuted pursuant to the existing laws.”

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Benjamin B. Ferencz

Benjamin B. Ferencz is a renowned lawyer, born on March 11, 1920. He served as a U.S. military prosecutor during World War II, gaining fame for his prosecution of Nazi war criminals. After the war, Ferencz continued his legal career, dedicating himself to the fields of international law and human rights. more

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