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* In Belgium legal complaints are filed against American officials for " crimes against humanity ".

It was reported that an Iraqi representing seven families deposited complaints for violation of human rights against former U. S. President George H. W. Bush, Dick Cheney, Norman Schwarzkopf in Belgium.

Supported by a socialist deputy and a non-governmental organization ( NGO ), the Iraqis denounce the bombing of a shelter which had made 403 civil victims in Baghdad in February 1991 during the Persian Gulf War.

This is made possible by the Belgian law of universal competence, which provides justice on war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide, and can apply to any nationalities.

Colin Powell indicated the event was a " serious problem ", affecting the ability to go to Belgium, in particular to NATO in Brussels.

Colin Powell stated this law was a subject of worry.