Bahrain: ICJ urges King not to promulgate new counter-terrorism law
The ICJ today urged the King of Bahrain in a letter not to promulgate a law on counter-terrorism that risks creating a legal framework prone to abuse.
Israel, Lebanon and Gaza Strip: UN to take immediate action to protect civilians in Lebanon and Gaza
Following the latest escalation of Israeli air raids and military incursions into Lebanon, the ICJ has called today on the UN to take immediate action to protect the civilian population in Lebanon, as well as in the Gaza Strip.
ICJ calls for full acceptance of rights under the Geneva Conventions and international human rights law
A new Pentagon memorandum accepts some minimum standards under the Geneva Conventions. The ICJ urges the US Government to recognize the full set of rights contained in the four Geneva Conventions.
Eminent Jurists conclude sub-regional hearing on terrorism and human rights in the Maghreb
The Eminent Jurists Panel on Terrorism, Counter Terrorism and Human Rights concluded its sub-regional hearing in Morocco today.
Eminent Jurists Panel on terrorism, counter-terrorism and human rights holds hearing in North Africa
On 4-5 July, the Panel will hold a sub-regional hearing in Morocco to inquire into anti-terrorism laws and measures in Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia.
Professors George Abi-Saab and Stefan Trechsel will attend the hearing on behalf of the Panel.
E-Bulletin counter-terrorism HR-Publication-2006 (full text, PDF)
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