Civil society call to end enforced disappearances in China
On the International Day of the Disappeared, the international community must recognize and respond to the widespread use of enforced disappearances in the People’s Republic of China.
Libya: Tackling impunity requires stronger international accountability mechanisms
The international community should double down on its efforts to address impunity for crimes under international law in Libya by strengthening the capacity and effectiveness of international accountability mechanisms, the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) said in a briefing paper published today.
Thailand: Indictment of park officials for killing of “Billy” is a significant step towards justice
The indictment of Chaiwat Limlikit-aksorn, former chief of Kaeng Krachan National Park, and three other park officials for the premeditated murder of Karen activist Pholachi “Billy” Rakchongcharoen that was announced on 15 August 2022, is a welcome step towards justice, said the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) today.
Venezuela: UN Human Rights Council Should Renew Experts’ Mandate
The United Nations Human Rights Council should renew the mandate of its Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Venezuela, 125 national and international organizations, including the International Commission of Jurists, working on Venezuela said today. The Mission, established in 2019 to investigate systematic human rights violations in Venezuela, has played a key role in pushing for accountability for serious crimes in the country and ensuring international scrutiny over the ongoing crisis, the groups said in a joint question-and-answer document.
Venezuela: La ONU debe renovar el mandato de expertos independientes
El Consejo de Derechos Humanos de las Naciones Unidas debe renovar el mandato de su Misión Internacional Independiente de Determinación de los Hechos sobre Venezuela, señalaron hoy 125 organizaciones nacionales e internacionales que trabajan sobre Venezuela. La Misión, establecida en 2019 para investigar violaciones sistemáticas de derechos humanos en Venezuela, ha desempeñado un papel central en el reclamo de que haya rendición de cuentas por delitos graves cometidos en el país y asegurar el escrutinio internacional sobre la crisis en curso, manifestaron las organizaciones en un documento conjunto de preguntas y respuestas.
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