ICJ concerned at Israel’s use of collective punishment
The ICJ expressed disappointment today at the ruling by Israel’s Supreme Court allowing for the deportation of West Bank residents Antisar Ajouri and Kifah Ajouri to Gaza.
Expert opinion on the transfer of Westbank residents facing deportation
On 26 August, the High Court of Justice of Israel heard the beginning of oral arguments by lawyers for Kifah and Intisar Ajuri and Abdel Nasser Asida. The three petitioners are relatives of persons accused by Israel of having carried out acts of terrorism.
Syrian human rights lawyer sentenced to five years’ imprisonment
The ICJ today expressed its dismay to Bashar al Assad that Habib Issa, founding member of the Human Rights Association, was sentenced by the Syrian Supreme State Security Court (SSSC) to five years’ imprisonment.
Alert the ICJ of harassment against judges and lawyers
In striving to guarantee the protection of human rights and the rule of law, judges and lawyers are often attacked or persecuted for nothing more than the lawful discharge of their professional duties.
Human rights lawyer sentenced to five years imprisonment in Syria
The ICJ is dismayed that Habib Issa, a Syrian lawyer and founding member of the Human Rights Association, was sentenced on 19 August to five years imprisonment by the Syrian Supreme State Security Court for – among other charges – attempting to change the constitution by illegal means.
Recent News
Thailand: Three draft anti-SLAPP laws must deliver comprehensive protection23 Oct 2026
Egypt’s Matsda2sh case: end the crackdown on media workers with fake “terrorism” charges19 Oct 2026
Joint Letter: Addressing Human Rights Abuses During Vietnam’s To Lam’s Visit16 Oct 2026
Joint Letter: Urgent diplomatic action to halt further executions in eastern Libya13 Oct 2026