to challenge the finding that he or she is not a national (which may underlie a deportation order). 6. Closing remarks In closing, the convenors expressed their gratitude for the contribution of all participants to the rich substantive and informative exchanges which took place in a pleasant and cordial atmosphere. They summarised the outcome of discussions in terms of the identification of several gaps and the agreement of a number of realistic and achievable recommendations, before reminding participants that this meeting marked only the beginning of what will be a long process. The convenors called for a commitment by all participants to keep the issue alive, to echo the suffering of the affected populations and to make their voices heard. ********************** 20