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The ICJ today urged the King of Bahrain in a letter not to promulgate a law on counter-terrorism that risks creating a legal framework prone to abuse.
Israel, Lebanon and Gaza Strip: UN to take immediate action to protect civilians in Lebanon and Gaza
Following the latest escalation of Israeli air raids and military incursions into Lebanon, the ICJ has called today on the UN to take immediate action to protect the civilian population in Lebanon, as well as in the Gaza Strip.
Eminent Jurists conclude sub-regional hearing on terrorism and human rights in the Maghreb
The Eminent Jurists Panel on Terrorism, Counter Terrorism and Human Rights concluded its sub-regional hearing in Morocco today.
ICJ oral statement on the human rights situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory
Speech by Nicholas Howen, Secretary-General of the ICJ, on the human rights situation in the occupied Palestinian territory.
Eminent Jurists Panel on terrorism, counter-terrorism and human rights holds hearing in North Africa
On 4-5 July, the Panel will hold a sub-regional hearing in Morocco to inquire into anti-terrorism laws and measures in Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia.
Professors George Abi-Saab and Stefan Trechsel will attend the hearing on behalf of the Panel.
E-Bulletin counter-terrorism HR-Publication-2006 (full text, PDF)
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