There is still no universal definition of barbarism. It is politics that defines what is or is not a terrorist act.
The recent negotiation of the amnesty law for those convicted of the 'procès' reactivates the debate on terrorism. The different national and historical experiences of States not only shape their understanding of what terrorism is and what it is not. The classification of an act as terrorist is also one of the most debated, both on the national and international stage. It has been tried on many occasions, in the General Assembly and in the U.N.