Human rights and the fight against terrorism: oral intervention
Today, the ICJ presented an oral statement to the Sub-Commission on the Promotion and Protection on Human Rights.
First step in taking Guantanamo detainees out of legal black hole
“The US Supreme Court has taken the first step in closing the legal black hole in which the US Government is holding prisoners in Guantanamo Bay”, said Nicholas Howen, Secretary General of the ICJ.
Coalition of International NGOs Against Torture (CINAT): statement on revelations of torture by coalition forces in Iraq
The CINAT is deeply concerned by the recent reports of torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment inflicted on Iraqi detainees by US and UK military forces serving under the Coalition Provisional Authority.
Australia : Timor gap dispute
“International law or international arbitration should determine the future of the disputed Timor Gap oil fields”, said Steve Mark, Chairman of the Council of the Australian Section of the ICJ.
Detention of Saddam Hussein: an opportunity for international justice
The capture and detention of Saddam Hussein presents a unique opportunity to bring to justice the alleged author of some of the worst international crimes of the past quarter century, the ICJ said today.
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