International Commission of Jurists
Attacks on Justice 2002: Zimbabwe

Attacks on Justice 2002: Zimbabwe

Aug 27, 2002

Zimbabwe was in deep political and economic crisis following the onset of a violent campaign in 2000 led by “war veterans” to crush the political opposition and seize commercial farms.

Attacks on Justice 2002: Zambia

Attacks on Justice 2002: Zambia

Aug 27, 2002

Despite moves by officials to interfere with the judiciary in politically related cases, the country’s judges and lawyers generally strive to remain independent.

Attacks on Justice 2002: Kenya

Attacks on Justice 2002: Kenya

Aug 27, 2002

A Constitutional Review process has been under way and a significant portion of civil society has now been allowed to participate. The Government has attempted to intimidate the opposition media with arrests and prosecutions.

Attacks on Justice 2002: Sierra Leone

Attacks on Justice 2002: Sierra Leone

Aug 27, 2002

Judicial institutions in Sierra Leone are moribund or almost completely ineffective as a consequence of a devastating civil war dating from 1991. Judges are poorly resourced and often ill-trained.

Attacks on Justice 2002: DR Congo

Attacks on Justice 2002: DR Congo

Aug 27, 2002

The internal armed conflict continued with the involvement of several African countries and numerous domestic groups. The Government, which controls approximately half of the territory, functioned without a Constitution.

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