Pakistan: Idrees Khattak’s military trial is an affront to human rights
The ICJ today denounced the decision by Pakistani authorities to conduct the trial of Idrees Khattak, a leading human rights defender, in a military court. (more…)
Tag Archives | Extrajudicial killings
Peru, Colombia and Guatemala: cases of enforced disappearance and extrajudicial killings documented – Webinar
For decades, victims of enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings in Latin America have been demanding justice, truth, and reparations. Despite these efforts, impunity remains rampant. In some cases, victims have been waiting for justice for over four decades. (more…)
Colombia: ICJ report identifies necessary measures to ensure victims of enforced disappearance and extrajudicial killings can access justice
The ICJ marked the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances today by releasing a baseline study (in Spanish) which identifies key obstacles to accountability for serious human right violations in Colombia. (more…)
Launch of a forensic guide on the investigation, recovery and analysis of human remains
Despite remarkable efforts to recover and identify human remains in Latin America, there are still thousands of cases where remains have not been identified and returned to their family. Crucially, families still struggle to understand and participate in the forensic process. (more…)
Thailand: The ICJ and other human rights groups make supplementary submission to the UN Human Rights Committee
On 24 April 2020, the ICJ, Thai Lawyers for Human Rights (TLHR) and the Cross Cultural Foundation (CrCF) made a joint supplementary submission to the UN Human Rights Committee on Thailand’s implementation of its human rights obligations under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR). (more…)
Guatemala: ICJ conducts workshops on the investigation and prosecution of unlawful death and enforced disappearances
The ICJ convened two workshops in Guatemala City from 11 to 13 February for more than 30 lawyers and more than 30 representatives of victims’ organizations on the international law and standards that apply to the investigation of unlawful death and enforced disappearances. (more…)