US military commissions should not try accused terrorists
The ICJ is alarmed by the Executive Order issued by President Bush on 13 November, authorizing the establishment of military commissions to try persons accused of terrorist activities.
The ICJ horrorred at terrorist attacks in the USA
The ICJ expresses is horrorred at the inhuman terrorist attack in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania, and expresses its heartfelt sympathy for all the tragic victims and their families and to the American people.
Peace Brigades International wins 2001 Martin Ennals Award for Human Rights Defenders
The ICJ – a member of the Martin Ennals Foundation – is pleased to announce that Peace Brigades International won 2001 Martin Ennals Award for Human Rights Defenders.
ICJ condemns illegal use of force in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories
The ICJ today deplored the use by Israel of heavy weaponry, including tanks, helicopters and missiles, against stone throwing civilians in residential areas as a disproportionate use of force in violation of international law
ICJ strongly condemns Serbian war crimes in Kosovo
Today, the ICJ condemns in the strongest terms the blatant violations of international law committed by the Serbian leadership in relation to the massacre in Racak, Kosovo, on 15 January 1999.
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