Sri Lanka: Presidential pardon of former Army officer for killing of Tamil civilians is unacceptable
The ICJ today condemned the Presidential pardon granted to murder convict Sunil Ratnayake, Former Staff Sergeant of the Sri Lankan Army. (more…)
Tag Archives | War crimes
Palestine: ICJ makes submission to International Criminal Court arguing for jurisdiction over serious crimes
In amicus curiae observations submitted to the International Criminal Court (ICC) on 16 March 2020, the ICJ argued that the Court had competency to exercise its jurisdiction over the whole of the Palestinian territory, including the West Bank, East Jerusalem and Gaza. (more…)
Sri Lanka: Government’s refusal to implement UN Resolutions strengthens case for international justice mechanisms
The ICJ today condemned the Sri Lankan Government’s announced “withdrawal” of support for the process under UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) Resolutions 30/1, 34/1 and 40/1. (more…)
Sri Lanka must demonstrate respect for human rights and address impunity
Sri Lanka’s newly elected president, Gotabaya Rajapaksa and his government must demonstrate that they will uphold human rights and rule of law, and ensure that Sri Lanka sustains its international obligations and commitments to justice and accountability, said the ICJ today. (more…)
Transitional Justice Mechanisms in Sri Lanka (UN statement)
The ICJ today called at the UN for prompt establishment of a judicial accountability mechanism with international involvement, for Sri Lanka. (more…)
Syria and Russia: end attacks on Eastern Ghouta now
The ICJ today called on the governments of Syria and Russia to cease all attacks on the civilian population in Eastern Ghouta. (more…)