The ICJ today called on the UN Human Rights Council to mobilize to ensure accountability for war crimes and human rights violations committed as a result of Israel’s annexation of the West Bank and its apartheid system in the OPT. (more…)
It was with great sadness that the ICJ learned of the death of its former President Arthur Chaskalson at the age of 81 this weekend. (more…)
The ICJ filed a petition for leave to intervene before the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) Arbitral Tribunal that deals with the case Foresti et al v Republic of South Africa. (more…)
The ICJ announced today that the Chairman of its Executive Committee, Justice Michael Kirby of Australia, will attend the inauguration of Mr. Nelson Mandela as President of South Africa. (more…)
Violence is the most serious challenge facing South Africa and the government has failed to tackle the problem, the ICJ says in a report issued today. (more…)
There is a stark contrast between the black townships and their white neighbors. It is vivid and disturbing. We are concerned by the squalor, misery and deprivation which are features of life in the black townships. (more…)
