Jan 1, 2007 | News
The ICJ today condemned the bomb attacks that occurred across Bangkok on New Year’s Eve which are reported to have killed three and injured over 20.
“Thorough and impartial investigations will be needed to discover who committed these bombings and why. But it is already self-evident that there can be no justification for these violent acts”, said Nicholas Howen, ICJ Secretary-General. “These are criminal acts and those responsible will have to be brought to justice in accordance with international standards”, he added.
The ICJ expressed its condolences to the victims and their families.
Thailand-new year bomb attacks-Press releases-2007 (full text, PDF)
Dec 6, 2006 | News
The “Eminent Jurists Panel on Terrorism, Counter-terrorism and Human Rights” ended today its sub-regional hearing for Southeast Asia.
Nov 22, 2006 | News
The ICJ today urged the Interim Government of Thailand to ratify the Rome Statute establishing the International Criminal Court.
Nov 6, 2006 | News
The ICJ today urged members of the Philippine Senate not to adopt a new counter-terrorism bill without significant amendments to ensure compliance with international human rights law.
Aug 24, 2006 | News
The ICJ today wrote to the Prime Minister of Malaysia urging that the Government ensure the protection of lawyer Malik Imtiaz Sarwar.
Aug 15, 2006 | News, Non-legal submissions
The ICJ today welcomed the consideration of a bill by the Philippines’ Senate that would prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.
