ICJ welcomes decision to lift Pinochet’s immunity
Today, the ICJ welcomed the decision of the Chilean Supreme Court of Justice to strip Senator Augusto Pinochet of his parliamentary immunity.
OAS mission to Peru: ICJ denounces breakdown of rule of law
Today, the ICJ addressed a letter to the Organization of American States (OAS) urging them to adopt a firm stance in defense of the rule of law and democracy during their forthcoming visit to Peru.
Los responsables de desapariciones forzadas deben ser juzgados por la justicia civil
Comunicado de prensa conjunto de Amnistía Internacional, la Comisión Internacional de Juristas y la Federación Latinoamericana de Asociaciones de Familiares de Detenidos Desaparecidos.
ICJ urges respect for human rights in Bolivian state of siege
Today, the ICJ urged the Government of Bolivia to ensure respect for all non derogable human rights in conformity with its international obligations.
ICJ urges Chile’s newly elected President to ensure that crimes against humanity do not remain unpunished
The ICJ takes calls on the new government of Ricardo Lagos to honour its international obligation to bring to justice all alleged perpetrators of crimes against humanity that were committed during military dictatorship.
ICJ regrets decision not to extradite Pinochet but hails advance made against impunity
The ICJ finds the decision by British Home Secretary Jack Straw not to extradite former dictator Pinochet to Spain to be extremely regrettable.
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