Jun 1, 2006 | News
The ICJ continued to observe the trials of Mohamed Nasheed, Chairperson of the Maldivian Democratic Party, who is charged with treason and terrorism.
The ICJ has observed three of the four hearings that have taken place since both cases began on 28 August 2005.
The ICJ’s trial observer, Faisz Musthapha, former Sri Lankan High Commissioner to the United Kingdom and former Chairman of the Sri Lankan National Human Rights Commission, has been monitoring the trial for compliance with international fair trial standards.
To date the ICJ has not provided any media interviews on the trial observation. When appropriate the ICJ will make public its findings regarding the trials of Mohamed Nasheed.
The ICJ continues to discuss fair trial standards with both Government and court officials in the Maldives.
Maldives-observe trial Nasheed-Press releases-2006 (full text, PDF)
May 31, 2006 | News
La CIJ considère que le harcèlement répété des autorités tunisiennes à l’égard de la Ligue Tunisienne des Droits de l’Homme (LTDH), son affilié, constitue une atteinte inacceptable à ses activités légitimes.
May 31, 2006 | News
Draft laws that seek to reform the military justice system in Guatemala contain key provisions that are contrary to international human rights law, said the ICJ today in a legal memorandum addressed to the Congress.
May 23, 2006 | News
The Jury of the Martin Ennals Award for Human Rights Defenders (MEA) announced on Tuesday 23 May in Atlanta that the 2006 laureates are Akbar Ganji, Iran, and Arnold Tsunga, Zimbabwe.
May 19, 2006 | News
The ICJ today called on the Knesset to repeal a law that prevents Palestinians from the Occupied Territories being united with their Israeli spouses after a small majority of judges (6-5) upheld the law on 14 May.
May 19, 2006 | News
Mediante la sentencia C-370 de 2006, en relación con la llamada ley de “justicia y paz”, la Corte confirma que se trataba de una normatividad contraria a los derechos humanos.
