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. (more…)
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Malaysia: ICJ condemns Anwar verdict
The ICJ strongly condemns the sentencing by the High Court in Kuala Lumpur of former Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and his adopted brother Sukma Darmawan for alleged sodomy. (more…)
ICJ welcomes decision to uphold immunity of UN Special Rapporteur on the Independence of Judges and Lawyers
The High Court in Kuala Lumpur decided to strike out one of the four defamation suits brought against United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Independence of Judges and Lawyers, Dato’ Param Cumaraswamy. (more…)
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. (more…)
ICJ condemns Military takeover in Fiji
Today, the ICJ voiced its grave concern over the unconstitutional overthrow of the Government of Fiji by the armed forces, under the leadership of Commodore Frank Bainamarama. (more…)
Jurists condemn political trial in Belarus
Today, the ICJ expressed deep concern over the sentencing of former Belarusian Prime Minister Mikhail Chyhir to three years imprisonment, suspended for two years, for allegedly abusing his power in office. (more…)