The ICJ urges bringing the criminals to justice
The ICJ said today that the UN should extend the mandate of the International Tribunal on the former-Yugoslavia to the crimes now being committed in Rwanda.
ICJ Executive Chairman to attend inauguration of President Mandela
The ICJ announced today that the Chairman of its Executive Committee, Justice Michael Kirby of Australia, will attend the inauguration of Mr. Nelson Mandela as President of South Africa.
ICJ calls on the international community to fulfil its responsibility
The ICJ regrets yesterday’s resolution of the UN Security Council concerning the tragic situation in Rwanda.
Jurists renew call for international peace-keeping force
The death of at least 28 individuals yesterday, exactly one month prior to the April general elections in South Africa, raises grave concerns about the prospect of free and fair elections in the country, the ICJ says.
Countdown to free and fair elections in South Africa
The ICJ releases today the full text of a statement that marks the end of a mission conducted to South Africa.
Nigerian Government should respect people’s choice
Today, the lCJ expressed its concern over the recent interference in the democratic process in Nigeria.
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