The 21st century terrorist: hostis humani generis?

Ezeani, Elimma C.

Abstract

Some argue that 21st century terrorism is no different from the past. This paper argues otherwise. It considers that our social response”The revulsion against the frequent violation of the sanctity of human life and the indiscriminate de- struction of property death”Ought to be the most important factor in any attempt to categorise terrorists under interna- tional criminal law. Such a proper categorisation is as common enemies of mankind. Section 1 revisits the challenge of definition and of jurisdiction; Section 2 examines the current approaches to terrorism”Domestic, bilateral and international; and Section 3 concludes the argument whether the 21st century terrorist is a common enemy of mankind. The need for alternative social responses if the roots of modern terrorism are to be addressed is also examined.

Citation

EZEANI, E.C. 2012. The 21st century terrorist: hostis humani generis? Beijing law review [online], 3(4), pages 158-169. Available from: https://doi.org/10.4236/blr.2012.34022

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Dec 31, 2012
• Online Publication Date: Dec 31, 2012
• Publication Date: Dec 31, 2012
• Deposit Date: Jun 11, 2013
• Publicly Available Date: Jun 11, 2013
• Journal: Beijing law review
• Print ISSN: 2159-4627
• Electronic ISSN: 2159-4635
• Publisher: Scientific Research Publishing
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 3
• Issue: 4
• Pages: 158-169
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4236/blr.2012.34022
• Keywords: 21st century; Terrorist; Common enemies of mankind; Definition; Jurisdiction and punishment; Human rights and extradition; Terror
• Public URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10059/825