International Panel ends hearing in Southeast Asia
The “Eminent Jurists Panel on Terrorism, Counter-terrorism and Human Rights” ended today its sub-regional hearing for Southeast Asia.
ICJ calls on military to withdraw threat of coup d’état and respect the rule of law
The ICJ today called on the Fijian military to withdraw the threat of a coup d’état and for the Government and military to resolve the current impasse through democratic means that respects the rule of law.
Sri Lanka: human rights and humanitarian crisis continues; must be scrutinized
The ICJ today called on member states of the United Nations Human Rights Council to closely scrutinize the human rights situation in Sri Lanka.
The ICJ renewed its call for the establishment of a fully-fledged human rights operation in the country.
“There is little neutral space left in Sri Lanka. Civilians are suffering the human rights and humanitarian consequences of a deepening conflict and unaccountable armed forces on all sides”, said the ICJ.
Sri Lanka-Humanitarian crisis continues-Pess releases-2006 (full text, PDF)
ICJ urges interim government to ratify Rome Statute establishing the International Criminal Court
The ICJ today urged the Interim Government of Thailand to ratify the Rome Statute establishing the International Criminal Court.
Sri Lanka: ICJ begins observation of inquest proceedings into the deaths of 17 ACF aid workers
The ICJ announced that it will begin observing the inquest proceedings related to the killing of 17 Action Internationale Contre la Faim (ACF) humanitarian workers in August 2006.
ICJ calls on Senate to amend counter-terrorism bill
The ICJ today urged members of the Philippine Senate not to adopt a new counter-terrorism bill without significant amendments to ensure compliance with international human rights law.
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