Tunisia: authorities must protect the civilian population and establish the rule of law

Tunisia: authorities must protect the civilian population and establish the rule of law

The ICJ today called on the Tunisian authorities to take immediate measures, compliant with human rights, to protect the civilian population against ongoing attacks, including extrajudicial killings.

Most of the attacks are believed to have been carried out by the Presidential guard, other services of the Tunisian police, and militia loyal to former President Zine El-Abidine Ben Ali.

Tunisia-attackscivilians-news-2011 (full text, PDF)

Switzerland: Referendum on expulsions risks serious human rights violations

Switzerland: Referendum on expulsions risks serious human rights violations

The ICJ today expressed its concern at the approval by referendum of the popular initiative on the expulsion of foreigners.

The initiative, if implemented according to the terms set out in the referendum proposal, would lead to the automatic expulsion of non-nationals convicted of serious crimes.

Switzerland-referendumexpulsion-news-2010 (full text, PDF)

Switzerland-referendumexpulsion-news-2010-fra (full text in French, PDF)

ICJ commissioner, Muhannad al-Hassani, announced as laureate of Martin Ennals Award for Human Rights Defenders, 2010

ICJ commissioner, Muhannad al-Hassani, announced as laureate of Martin Ennals Award for Human Rights Defenders, 2010

The main award for international human rights for 2010 goes to a Syrian human rights defender lingering in prison. The Jury of the Martin Ennals Award for Human Rights Defenders (MEA) announces its Laureate for 2010 The main award for international human rights for 2010 goes to a Syrian human rights defender lingering in prison. The Jury of the Martin Ennals Award for Human Rights Defenders (MEA) announces its Laureate for 2010.

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