Jurists say Israeli deportations threaten international peace and security
The ICJ intervened today with the President of the UN Security Council calling for taking appropriate firm measures to halt Israel’s decision to deport Palestinians.
The ICJ praises UN decision on abuses in Myanmar
The ICJ welcomes the decision of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights meeting in Geneva to nominate a Special Rapporteur to examine the Human Rights situation in Myanmar (Burma).
Jurists call for vigilance in Haiti: “No to impunity, yes to justice”
Before deposed President Jean-Bertrand Aristide can return safely to his homeland, extra vigilance is needed to protect human rights in Haiti, the ICJ cautioned today.
U.N. condemns disappearances: the ICJ praises landmark draft
The United Nations Commission on Human Rights meeting in Geneva adopted a draft declaration against forced “disappearances” on Friday, calling on states to take all possible measures to prevent and punish the practice.
UN to vote on rights abuses in Tibet: Europeans table censure motion; US position seen as key
The UN Commission on Human Rights will vote next week on a draft resolution proposed by the European Economic Community which would express concern at human rights violations by Chinese authorities in Tibet.
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