Aktham Naisse finally acquitted!
The ICJ and other rights groups welcome the decision of the Syrian Supreme State Security Court (SSSC) on June 26, 2005, to drop all charges against Syrian human rights defender Aktham Naisse (photo).
June ICJ E-Bulletin on counter terrorism and human rights – no. 6
Read the 6th issue of ICJ’s monthly newsletter on proposed and actual changes in counter-terrorism laws, policies and practices and their impact on human rights at the national, regional and international levels.
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Zimbabwe: unprecedented call for UN and AU action over evictions by 200 rights groups
A coalition of more than 200 African and international NGOs today issued an unprecedented Joint Appeal to the United Nations (UN) and African Union (AU) to help the people of Zimbabwe.
Harassment through politically motivated trial : trial against Syrian human rights defender Aktham Naisse continues on 26 June
On 26 June the trial against Syrian human rights defender Aktham Naisse is scheduled to resume before the Supreme State Security Court (SSSC) in Damascus.
Colombia persists in granting impunity for grave crimes
The ICJ said today that a new demobilization law adopted by the Colombian Congress will perpetuate impunity for grave crimes committed in the conflict in Colombia.
Colombia: no guarantee of the right to reparation
On the eve of the adoption by the Colombian Congress of the so called Justice and Peace bill, the Colombian Commission of Jurists analyzes the articles contained in it.
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