An international observer mission, which is currently visiting Doha to investigate the violations of  international law, has described the blockade imposed by the Saudi bloc as unjust, a violation of international law and the UN Charter and human dignity.
The delegation, which includes lawyers, writers and doctors, reviewed the repercussions of the blockade and its negative effects on families, especially women and children, and on the right to education, health, family reunification and private property. The delegation pointed out that its members met with 40 victims who explained the great damage they have suffered, and the pressures that they are being subjected to because of the blockade. These cases will be documented and included in the report which will be prepared on the situation, according to the delegation.
The delegation called on the siege countries to restore the situation as it was before June 5. They stressed that the time has come to lift the blockade and to end it immediately, and compensate those affected, reunite families, and allow students to complete their education, and to deliver certificates to those who finished their studies, and to solve all the problems in accordance with the provisions of international laws and national constitutions. 
The head of the delegation, Abdelmajid Mrari, said that the delegation contacted the three blockading countries in order to visit them and to listen to their views, but did not receive any response from them, indicating that he will continue to communicate with them within a month from now.
The delegation will submit its report on the visit to the European Parliament, as well as to the UN Human Rights Council, while examining the possibility of filing complaints to states with universal jurisdiction.
Francois Burgat, director, of research, Arab World Institute in France, criticised the blockade on Qatar and the harm it has done to states and individuals, especially families. 
Burgat considered the blockade as unacceptable as it affected negatively the relations between families and caused health and social problems for women, children and the elderly.
Meanwhile, Isa Gultaslar, who is a lawyer specialising in human rights cases, said that the delegation analysed the cases they met in accordance with the law and recognised international standards. The member added that the delegation found that all the measures taken by the siege countries were arbitrary and lacked any legal support and did not take human rights into account. The delegation also found that these measures were taken on personal whims and will lead to grave consequences.
Referring to the mental difficulties members of the bi-nation families are suffering from, Mairead Tagg, a psychologist from the UK, noted that some are suffering from depression, particularly children and women as a result of the separation from the families.
The delegation included 20 members from countries such as Belgium, France, the UK, Holland, Spain, and Italy. They all stressed on the importance of not involving civilians in political differences. They noted that many of the affected people whom they documented were not politically active and suffered great injustice.
They also stressed on the legal responsibility the siege countries have towards their citizens at home and abroad, as well as towards everyone who was harmed by the siege. They added that the visit of independent experts to Qatar was aimed at gauging the nature and severity of the violations. It also aimed at communicating with members of the civil society in Qatar and obtaining reports and discussing with witnesses the humanitarian conditions resulting from the siege. 
It was also done to support Al Jazeera Network in carrying out its right to freedom of speech and protect its staff in their right to carry out their jobs as journalists.
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