Tunisia: End arbitrary criminal proceedings against Tunisian judges’ association President Anas Hmedi
The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) firmly condemns the Tunisian authorities’ initiation of further arbitrary criminal proceedings against Judge Anas Hmedi, the President of the Association of Tunisian Magistrates (AMT). Judge Hmedi only became aware of...
Turkey: Drop Bogus Charges against Istanbul Bar Association Leadership
The continued prosecution of the president and 10 executive board members of the Istanbul Bar Association, and the prosecutor’s request for their conviction on terrorism charges are a damning reflection of the troubled state of the rule of law and democratic norms in...
Tajikistan: barriers faced by survivors of gender-based violence
Gender-based violence (GBV) remains a serious and persistent human rights concern in Tajikistan, a report published today by the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) finds. While laws and policies have been adopted, many survivors continue to face an environment in which violence against women is underreported and insufficiently addressed, with limited legal remedies and accountability.
Tunisia: “Conspiracy Case” appeal proceedings a travesty of justice
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