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On Tuesday April 13th, Dr Avril McDonald suddenly passed away

13 April 2010
From 2004 Avril McDonald was a member of the Faculty of Law, initially as guest lecturer in international humanitarian law and from and from 2009 as Rosalind Franklin Fellow in International Law and Contemporary Conflict .

The news of her death leaves us in deep sadness. With Avril we  lose a beloved and enthusiastic teacher and passionate researcher.

Avril will be buried in Ireland, her native country.

Leon Verstappen
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