International conference about the African Court on Human and Peoples Rights
The ICJ and other partners organize an international conference titled “The African Court on Human and Peoples Rights, the establishment and the challenges”.
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On 5 June, the Parliamentary Committee on administration of justice and legal affairs strongly criticized the draft of the anti-terrorism bill. According to media reports, the Committee believes that the bill is a response to foreign pressure, particularly from the...
Human Rights organizations to observe “Voice of the People” radio trial
The trial of the six trustees of the independent radio station “Voice of the People” (VOP), begins today at the Magistrates’ Court, Rotten Row, Harare.
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The Jury of the Martin Ennals Award for Human Rights Defenders (MEA) announced on Tuesday 23 May in Atlanta that the 2006 laureates are Akbar Ganji, Iran, and Arnold Tsunga, Zimbabwe.
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