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King Gyanendra of Nepal today dismissed the Government, assumed direct power, and declared a nation-wide state of emergency.
“War on terror” threatens global justice
Three leading human rights groups today urged states not to undermine the rule of law or carry out repression in the fight against terrorism
International Commission of Jurists concludes high-level mission in Colombia
The ICJ presents its preliminary conclusions on the current process of demobilization of paramilitary groups and on the consequences of the “democratic security” policy on human rights, the administration of justice and the rule of law.
Return to position of principle: time to repeal anti-terrorism law
The ICJ and JUSTICE, its British section, call for the repeal of the law that allows for indefinite administrative detention without trial.
ICJ high-level mission to examine impact of democratic security policy and negotiations with paramilitaries
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International Commission of Jurists observes Palestinian Presidential elections
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