The ICJ today called on the United States to comply with its international legal obligation to conduct a thorough investigation and prosecute officials who authorized and engaged in the international crime of torture.
United States-No impunity for torture-Press releases-2009 (full text, PDF)
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The ICJ condemns the purported abrogation of the constitution in Fiji and the summary dismissal of the entire judiciary under the pretext of establishing a “New Legal Order.”
Fiji-the government should respect rule of law-Press releases-2009 (full text, PDF)
The ICJ welcomed the decision of President Obama’s administration to seek a seat on the UN Human Rights Council.
A reversal of the Bush administration’s decision to disengage from the Council came at the right time, as the Council continues to grapple with some of the most pressing human rights situations and concerns.
United States–US decision to run for membership reaffirms-web story-2009 (full text, PDF)
The ICJ intervention focuses on aspects of the Security Bill and the Law Decree which give rise to particular human rights concerns.
The ICJ supported expansion of strategies embraced by the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights to help prevent human rights violations and enhance protection of civilians in emergencies.
In the interaction with the UN High Commissioner during the 10th session of the Human Rights Council, the ICJ also demanded elaboration of a comprehensive action plan to help integrate rule of law principles and human rights standards into the national response to terrorism, and urged action on the DRC, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Zimbabwe and Colombia.
UN-violence against civilians in conflict situation-non legal submission-2009 (download in English)
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