HRC58: ICJ statement on the human rights situation in Eswatini, Myanmar and Afghanistan
United Nations Human Rights Council 58th Regular Session Agenda Item 4 Oral statement of the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) in the General Debate on Item 4 Mr. President, The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) calls for more robust action by States...
HRC58: ICJ statement on the use of counterterrorism laws to suppress dissent in Venezuela and Eswatini
United Nations Human Rights Council 58th Regular Session ID with SR Counterterrorism Item 3 Mr. President, The ICJ welcomes the Special Rapporteur’s recommendations on civil society engagement in regional systems. In this connection, the ICJ draws the Council’s...
South Africa: Authorities must conduct an effective investigation into the alleged poisoning of Eswatini opposition leader Mlungisi Makhanya
The ICJ deplores the alleged poisoning of the President of Eswatini’s main political opposition party, People’s United Democratic Movement (PUDEMO), Mlungisi Makhanya,
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The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) is concerned that an ill-considered judgement issued on 13 August 2024 by Eswatini’s Supreme Court will allow for the continued overexpansive use of national security and counterterrorism laws to violate human rights and fundamental freedoms.
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