Myanmar’s de facto military government has promulgated an Organization Registration Law (ORL) which stands to further shackle the functioning of civil society in the country. The Law is plainly non-compliant with international human rights law and standards, imposing serious obstacles to the exercise of freedoms of association, peaceful assembly, expression and information, and the right […]
The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) joins in the international condemnation of the executions of four pro-democracy activists in Myanmar following grossly unfair trials contrary to international human rights law. (more…)
The ICJ today denounced before the UN Human Rights Council the lack of accountability for gross human rights violations and crimes under international law in Myanmar, as well as the dismal human rights situation of Rohingya and other minorities. (more…)
The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) has condemned the conviction and death sentences imposed on former Parliamentarian Ko Phyo Zeyar, student activist Ko Jimmy, and opposition activists Hla Myo Aung and Aung Thura Zaw, by Myanmar’s military. The four were convicted under Myanmar’s Counterterrorism Law for allegedly inciting unrest and taking part in ‘terrorism,’ each […]
Reform of the 1959 Defence Services Act is a necessary step to address ongoing military impunity. The case of Ko Par Gyi’s killing should be reopened to satisfy the State’s international law obligations and deter repetition of serious crimes by soldiers. (more…)
