Colombia: COVID-19 policies should include conflict-related measures, especially for human rights defenders
A Feature Article by Rocio Quintero, Legal Adviser, ICJ Latin American Programme, based in Bogota. (more…)
Tag Archives | Armed conflicts
Syria-Turkey: end operation “Peace Spring” and ensure the protection of civilians
Today, ICJ called on Turkey to comply with its obligations under the UN Charter, international humanitarian law and international human rights law, immediately end its military operations in Syria, and protect and ensure the protection of the Syrian civilian population. (more…)
Sri Lanka: ICJ written statement to Human Rights Council
The ICJ has submitted a written statement on Sri Lanka to the Human Rights Council ahead of its 40th Session in Geneva. (more…)
India v. Pakistan (Jadhav case): Essential Facts
As proceedings resume in India v. Pakistan (Jadhav case) before the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the ICJ has published a briefing paper to clarify the key issues and relevant laws raised in the case in a Question and Answer format. (more…)
Nepal: revise the Criminal Code Bill to ensure accountability for serious human rights violations
Nepal’s draft Criminal Code Bill must be revised in line with international human rights standards in order to ensure justice for victims of serious human rights violations, the ICJ said in a briefing paper released today. (more…)
Nepal: extending transitional justice commissions without granting real powers betrays trust of victims
Extending the mandate of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) and Commission on Investigation of Disappeared Persons (COID) without accompanying legal amendments to the TRC Act, 2014, in line with Nepal’s international legal obligations, will be meaningless, the ICJ said today. (more…)