Zimbabwe : proposed constitutional reforms latest blow to the rule of law
The ICJ today called on Parliament to reject a constitutional amendment bill that would seriously reduce constitutional freedoms and protections in Zimbabwe.
Uganda: Parliament rejects establishment of special courts for terrorism cases
On 15 July, the Parliament rejected the Government’s constitutional reform proposal to establish special courts to try terrorist suspects. The Parliament followed a recommendation by the Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Committee that special courts would not be more...
Nigeria : ICJ calls for harassment and detention of justice activists to stop
The ICJ today called on the Nigerian Government to allow justice activists to operate freely in Nigeria.
Zimbabwe: unprecedented call for UN and AU action over evictions by 200 rights groups
A coalition of more than 200 African and international NGOs today issued an unprecedented Joint Appeal to the United Nations (UN) and African Union (AU) to help the people of Zimbabwe.
Security Council Counter-Terrorism Committee visits Kenya
In a visit to Kenya in May 2005, a CTC expert delegation stressed the importance of criminalizing terrorism and the adoption of instruments to control the financing of terrorism. The CTC praised Kenya for considering the creation of a terrorism financing unit. UN...Recent News
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