Asia bibi’s case: A final plea for justice
An opinion piece by Reema Omer, Legal Adviser, ICJ South Asia Programme (more…)
Region and country Archives: Asia-Pacific
Malaysia must reject caning, an archaic, inhumane form of punishment
The proposal to implement caning on those found guilty of corruption would directly violate the absolute prohibition of torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading punishment under international law, said the ICJ today. (more…)
2nd Two-Day Workshop on Minnesota Protocol For Public Prosecutors in Nepal
From 29 to 30 September 2018, the ICJ convened a 2nd two-day workshop on application of international law and standards, remarkably focusing on the Minnesota protocol, with special reference to investigation of alleged unlawful killings and enforced disappearances for public prosecutors of Nepal. (more…)
Thailand: Lift ban on political gatherings and fully reinstate all fundamental freedoms in Thailand
The ICJ expressed disappointment regarding Friday’s ruling by Thailand’s Administrative Court dismissing a case filed against the Royal Thai Police (RTP) for unjustified restriction of the freedom of peaceful assembly and freedom of expression, and again called on Thailand to lift its ban on political gatherings and fully reinstate fundamental freedoms in Thailand. (more…)
Successes and Failures of the 39th Session of the UN Human Rights Council
The ICJ joined other civil society organisations in addressing the UN Human Rights Council, on the successes and failures of its 39th session, concluding today. (more…)
Myanmar: creation of UN mechanism a step toward accountability
Today’s decision by the UN Human Rights Council to create an ‘independent mechanism’ to collect evidence of crimes in Myanmar, is a significant step toward accountability for gross human rights violations, the ICJ said. (more…)