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The Forgotten Flight: Terrorism, Diplomacy and the Pursuit of Justice
Stuart H. Newberger
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Description for The Forgotten Flight: Terrorism, Diplomacy and the Pursuit of Justice
Hardback. Combining the international intrigue of le Carre with the courtroom drama of John Grisham, this real-life legal thriller asks how we can bring leaders of sovereign nations to account for their crimes Num Pages: 336 pages, 2 greyscale illustrations, 8 page greyscale plate section. BIC Classification: HB; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 153 x 29. .
On 19 September 1989, 170 people were killed when French Airlines UTA Flight 772 was destroyed by a suitcase bomb while en route from Chad to Paris. Despite being one of the deadliest acts of terrorism in history, it remained overshadowed by the Lockerbie tragedy that had taken place ten months earlier. Both attacks were carried out at the instruction of Libyan dictator Qaddafi, but while “Lockerbie” became synonymous with international terrorism, UTA 772 became the “forgotten flight”.
As a lawyer, Stuart H. Newberger represented the families of the seven Americans killed in the UTA 772 attack. Now he ... Read more
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Publisher
Oneworld Publications
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
Number of Pages
336
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781786070920
SKU
V9781786070920
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About Stuart H. Newberger
Stuart H. Newberger is a senior partner at international law firm Crowell & Moring. His practice handles complex international disputes, many involving the actions of governments. He lives in McLean, Virginia.
Reviews for The Forgotten Flight: Terrorism, Diplomacy and the Pursuit of Justice
'This is an engrossing, well-paced and tautly written book by an author who...has complete mastery over his material.'
Adrian Weale, Literary Review
‘Newberger’s well-researched book ensures that UTA Flight 772 will no longer be forgotten.’
Wall Street Journal
‘Gripping, shocking, forensic: a true legal thriller that captured me entirely.’
Philippe Sands, author of East West ... Read more ‘Gripping…The Forgotten Flight is both a thriller and a detective story, but – more importantly – it shows how the rule of law can be used to make terrorists financially accountable for crimes against innocents.’
Kai Bird, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and author of the New York Times bestseller The Good Spy: The Life and Death of Robert Ames ‘In the war against terrorism, lawyers can make a difference. Author Stuart Newberger demonstrates what one committed lawyer can accomplish. A must read for all those interested in how the rule of law can be an important weapon in the ongoing struggle.’
Kenneth Feinberg, former Special Master of the Federal September 11th Victim Compensation Fund ‘Newberger deftly breaks down the diplomatic flourishes and political motivations of the four countries involved in a complex web of determining culpability for state-sponsored terrorism. This is an engrossing and approachable narrative that skillfully distills the intricacies of this niche of international law and sensitively conveys the sorrows of the loved ones seeking a measure of justice.’
Publishers Weekly
‘[A] delineation of a complex, important court case against Libyan terrorism that required years to extract accountability and compensation for the victims.’
Kirkus
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Adrian Weale, Literary Review
‘Newberger’s well-researched book ensures that UTA Flight 772 will no longer be forgotten.’
Wall Street Journal
‘Gripping, shocking, forensic: a true legal thriller that captured me entirely.’
Philippe Sands, author of East West ... Read more ‘Gripping…The Forgotten Flight is both a thriller and a detective story, but – more importantly – it shows how the rule of law can be used to make terrorists financially accountable for crimes against innocents.’
Kai Bird, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and author of the New York Times bestseller The Good Spy: The Life and Death of Robert Ames ‘In the war against terrorism, lawyers can make a difference. Author Stuart Newberger demonstrates what one committed lawyer can accomplish. A must read for all those interested in how the rule of law can be an important weapon in the ongoing struggle.’
Kenneth Feinberg, former Special Master of the Federal September 11th Victim Compensation Fund ‘Newberger deftly breaks down the diplomatic flourishes and political motivations of the four countries involved in a complex web of determining culpability for state-sponsored terrorism. This is an engrossing and approachable narrative that skillfully distills the intricacies of this niche of international law and sensitively conveys the sorrows of the loved ones seeking a measure of justice.’
Publishers Weekly
‘[A] delineation of a complex, important court case against Libyan terrorism that required years to extract accountability and compensation for the victims.’
Kirkus
Show Less