Court martial must end trial of Besigye and co-accused in Uganda
Following a Constitutional Court decision in the case of Presidential candidate, Kizza Besigye, the ICJ today called on the Ugandan Court Martial to dismiss the charges against him.
Uganda : ICJ observes trials of opposition leader
The ICJ today began its observation of the civilian trial of Col (Rtd) Dr. Kizza Besigye, Chairperson of the Forum for Democratic Change.
Uganda: ICJ alarmed by assault on civilian judiciary, will observe trial
The ICJ urges the Ugandan authorities to respect the independence of the judiciary and the rights of opposition leader Dr. Kizza Bisegye to a fair trial.
Hissène Habré doit être extradé vers la Belgique
La CIJ, dans une lettre adressée au Président du Sénégal, S.E.M. Abdoulaye Wade, a demandé que M. Hissène Habré soit extradé vers la Belgique.
Zimbabwe : proposed constitutional reforms latest blow to the rule of law
The ICJ today called on Parliament to reject a constitutional amendment bill that would seriously reduce constitutional freedoms and protections in Zimbabwe.
Nigeria : ICJ calls for harassment and detention of justice activists to stop
The ICJ today called on the Nigerian Government to allow justice activists to operate freely in Nigeria.
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