Thailand: ICJ holds the commemoration for victims of enforced disappearance
On 11 March 2020, the ICJ co-hosted a panel discussion and an exhibition entitled “Committed to Memory: The Disappeared and Those They Left Behind.” (more…)
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Sri Lanka: President’s remarks on “missing persons” are an affront to victims
The ICJ expressed alarm about comments made by Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa which offensively mischaracterized the situation of “missing persons” in Sri Lanka, many of whom have been the victims of the crime of enforced disappearances. (more…)
Laos: Seven years on, the enforced disappearance of Sombath Somphone remains unresolved
On 15 December 2019, the ICJ joined 87 organizations and 11 individuals in a statement urging the Lao and Thai governments to investigate apparent cases of enforced disappearance and demanding that the Lao government finally reveal Sombath Somphone’s whereabouts and ensure justice for him and his family. (more…)
The increase and “normalisation” of enforce disappearances and abductions worldwide (UN Statement)
The ICJ today put the spotlight the increase and “normalisation” of enforce disappearances and abductions worldwide, with examples about Turkey, Egypt and Saudi Arabia, speaking at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva. (more…)
Nepal: ICJ and others concerned over lack of justice for victims of disappearances
On the occasion of the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, Advocacy Forum-Nepal, the Terai Human Rights Defenders Alliance (THRD), and the ICJ voiced their concern about the Government’s failure to provide justice for the victims of the country’s decade-long armed conflict, including victims of enforced disappearance. (more…)
Thailand: ICJ commemorates International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances with Thai human rights defenders
The ICJ participated in a panel discussion to commemorate International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, organized by Police Watch Thailand and Cross Cultural Foundation. (more…)