Jurists criticize trial procedure for Algerian fundamentalists
The ICJ today criticized the way the trial was conducted against two leaders of the Islamic Salvation Front (FIS) in Algeria.
The ICJ reports on abuses in Myanmar; welcomes Nobel Peace Award to Aung San Suu Kyi
Human rights are systematically violated in Myanmar (formerly Burma), according to a report issued today by the Geneva-based ICJ.
The ICJ calls for civilian rule in Burma
The ICJ calls upon the ruling military council to hand over power to the National League for Democracy which won over 80% of the seats in the recent election for the National Assembly.
The military State Law and Order Restoration Council (SLORC), to give it its full title, is contending that the hand over should not take place until after approval of the New Constitution. This is not only an attempt to delay the transfer of power. It is an attempt to impose a constitution satisfactory to the military authorities, rather than one drawn up by the new National Assembly and submitted to the people for approval.
ICJ report: the Israeli military court system
The ICJ publishes today “Inquiry into the Israeli Military Court System in the Occupied West Bank and Gaza”, a 74 page report of a mission to the Israeli occupied territories in June and July 1989.
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