ICJ welcomes decision to lift Pinochet’s immunity
Today, the ICJ welcomed the decision of the Chilean Supreme Court of Justice to strip Senator Augusto Pinochet of his parliamentary immunity.
Jurists deplore Senegal’s dismissal of torture charges against Hissène Habré
Today, the ICJ voiced extreme concern over political maneuverings in Senegal that led to the dismissal of charges of torture against former Chadian dictator Hissene Habre on 4 July.
Los responsables de desapariciones forzadas deben ser juzgados por la justicia civil
Comunicado de prensa conjunto de Amnistía Internacional, la Comisión Internacional de Juristas y la Federación Latinoamericana de Asociaciones de Familiares de Detenidos Desaparecidos.
Jurists back call for an International Criminal Court on Chechnya
Today, the ICJ joined other human rights organizations in calling for the immediate establishment of an international criminal tribunal on Chechnya.
ICJ urges Chile’s newly elected President to ensure that crimes against humanity do not remain unpunished
The ICJ takes calls on the new government of Ricardo Lagos to honour its international obligation to bring to justice all alleged perpetrators of crimes against humanity that were committed during military dictatorship.
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