ICJ welcomes Human Rights Council resolution on Sri Lanka
A resolution adopted today by the UN Human Rights Council highlights the Sri Lankan Government’s ongoing failure to provide accountability for serious violations of human rights and the laws of war, the ICJ said.
ICJ calls for reconsideration of Sri Lanka’s position on UPR recommendations
The ICJ today called on the Government of Sri Lanka to reconsider its rejection of key UPR recommendations on accountability and judicial independence and integrity.
ICJ calls for International Commission of Inquiry on accountability in Sri Lanka
The ICJ today called on the Human Rights Council to establish a Council-mandated Commission of Inquiry on accountability in Sri Lanka for gross violations of international human rights law and serious violations of international humanitarian law.
Open letter: Sri Lanka should not host the 2013 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting
The ICJ sent today an open letter to the Commonwealth Secretary General Kamalesh Sharma asking to change the venue of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in November 2013.
Sri Lanka: judges around the world condemn impeachment of Chief Justice Dr Shirani Bandaranayake
Today, senior judges and eminent jurists from around the world joined together, calling on the Government of Sri Lanka to reinstate the legal Chief Justice Dr Shirani Bandaranayake.
Sri Lanka: appointment of new Chief Justice undermines Rule of Law
The appointment of former Attorney General Mohan Peiris (photo) as Sri Lanka’s new Chief Justice raises serious concerns about the future of the Rule of Law and accountability in the country, the ICJ said today.
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