The principle of “non-refoulement” in the fight against terrorism

States have the right to guarantee their security. Since terrorist acts undermine human rights, States have the corresponding obligation to protect the population from terrorist acts (this stemming from the positive duty to protect the life of their citizens, to protect from torture, inhuman and de- grading treatment), in some cases adopting preventive measures as part of a positive obligation scheme. In a way, the fight against terrorism is, in itself, a human rights obligation.

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