Category Archives: Asia/Pacific

Can new Rohingya commission jolt action on alleged Myanmar atrocities?

Posted on September 6, 2016 by commscicc

Members of civil society working to end human rights violations and abuses in Myanmar, and in particular against the Rohingya ethnic group, have insisted that the European Union (EU) and its member states present a new resolution on the country’s human rights situation … Continue reading →

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Laos: Show leadership in ASEAN by joining ICC

Posted on March 9, 2016 by commscicc

Global civil society is this month calling on Laos to accede to Rome Statute to end impunity for war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide. Add your voice to our petition urging President Sayasone to join the fight for global … Continue reading →

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China’s lack of global leadership

Posted on September 15, 2015 by commscicc

China’s hosting last month of International Criminal Court (ICC) fugitive Omar al-Bashir displayed a lack of global leadership and disregard for thousands of victims of grave crimes in Darfur, Sudan.

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Sri Lanka: Give all victims a chance for justice

Posted on September 10, 2015 by commscicc

With its new leaders promising to put Sri Lanka on a path towards reform and reconciliation, justice for grave crimes must not be neglected. By joining the ICC, Sri Lanka can signal to its citizens and the international community that … Continue reading →

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Seminar advances ICC prospects for Malaysia, Indonesia

Posted on September 3, 2015 by commscicc

Indonesia and Malaysia—two influential Southeast Asian states—have each pledged to join the ICC, but so far neither has followed through on their promises. With that in mind, our Coalition met with MPs from both countries to analyze what’s preventing Indonesia … Continue reading →

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