Announcement of the nominees for the Martin Ennals Award 2006
The Jury of the Martin Ennals Award for Human Rights Defenders (MEA) announced today that four people were selected as nominees for the 2006 Award.
ICJ expresses concern about the arrest and charge of persons connected with the Voice of the People radio in Zimbabwe
The day before six trustees of the Voice of the People Radio (VOP) in Zimbabwe are to appear in court on charges of possessing broadcasting equipment without a license, the ICJ expressed concern about the charges.
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.
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