This illegal war must be conducted lawfully
The ICJ condemns the illegal invasion of Iraq in the clear absence of Security Council authority – this constitutes a great leap backward in the international rule of law.
UN Commission fails to uphold human rights in fight against terror
Amnesty International, FIDH, Human Rights Watch and the ICJ expressed dismay at the Commission on Human Rights’ failure to adopt measures to protect human rights in the fight against terror.
Bush decision on prisoner of war status is incorrect in law
“The decision by President Bush to apply the Third Geneva Convention to the conflict in Afghanistan but deny prisoner of war status to Guantanamo Bay detainees is incorrect in law” said the ICJ today.
Letter to Secretary of State Mr. Colin L. Powell
The ICJ sent the following letter to the American Secretary of State.
Letter to Prime Minister Ariel Sharon
The ICJ sent the following letter to the Prime Minister of Israel.
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