ICJ issues statement regarding investigation into killing of 17 ACF aid workers
The ICJ today issued the following statement on investigation into killing of 17 ACF aid workers in 2006.
Report of the Special Rapporteur on the Independence of Judges and Lawyers
Report of the Special Rapporteur on the Independence of Judges and Lawyers, Mr. Leandro Despouy (A/HRC/4/25)
Sri Lanka: ICJ inquest observer raises concerns about removal of key evidence in ACF case
The ICJ today released an “addendum” to the report of its observer of the investigation into the killing of 17 ACF aid workers in 2006.
Sri Lanka: ICJ concerned about grave human rights situation and effectiveness of criminal justice system
Meeting with the President of Sri Lanka yesterday, the Secretary-General of the ICJ expressed serious concern about the grave human rights situation in Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka: New emergency regulation creates high security zone
On 30 May, the President promulgated a new emergency regulation to create a “High Security Zone” in the Northern district of Trincomalee. Under the new regulation, no person is permitted to enter the zone without written authority. On 18 July, the Supreme...Recent News
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