Leading jurists begin terrorism inquiry in Moscow
The Eminent Jurists Panel on Terrorism, Counter-terrorism and Human Rights begins a public hearing in Moscow today. 
ICJ published new report on the Colombian government policies over the past three years
“The Colombian Government policies over the past three years have contributed to the dismantling of the rule of law and the consolidation of impunity”, said the ICJ in a new report released today.
International Commission of Jurists concludes high-level mission in Colombia
The ICJ presents its preliminary conclusions on the current process of demobilization of paramilitary groups and on the consequences of the “democratic security” policy on human rights, the administration of justice and the rule of law.
La política de seguridad democrática acentúa la discriminación racial en Colombia
Un llamado urgente a superar el racismo en Colombia formuló el Relator Especial de Naciones Unidas, señor Doudou Diène, en un informe rendido ante la Comisión de Derechos Humanos de Naciones Unidas en Ginebra.
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