The ICJ expressed its grave concern today at what it called serious and persistent harassment of lawyers in Ecuador representing 30,000 plaintiffs in a civil action against U.S. company Chevron.
The ICJ today called on all states to end involvement in these systematic human rights violations perpetrated under the guise of countering terrorism.
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)
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.
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.
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.
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