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…)
Region and country Archives: Myanmar
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…)
Myanmar: international accountability mechanism needed (UN statement)
The ICJ today urged the UN Human Rights Council to establish a mechanism to preserve evidence of crimes under international law occurring in Myanmar, with a view to eventual prosecution of those responsible. (more…)
Myanmar: why an IIIM and Security Council referral are needed despite the ICC ruling relating to Bangladesh
The ICJ today issued a briefing note following the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Myanmar and the ICC ruling relating to Bangladesh. (more…)
Gross human rights violations in Myanmar: options for international criminal accountability (UN Side Event)
The ICJ will host the side event “Gross human rights violations in Myanmar: options for international criminal accountability” at the Human Rights Council on Thursday 13 September 2018 from 12:00 – 13.00 in Room XXVII of the Palais des Nations. (more…)
Myanmar: Government’s Commission of Inquiry cannot deliver justice or accountability
On 30 May 2018 the Government of Myanmar announced its latest “International Commission of Enquiry” (ICOE) to investigate human rights violations in Rakhine State. (more…)