Press Release: IHRC concern as US redefines terrorism to support banned group

April 27, 2003

IHRC is deeply concerned at the latest inconsistent application of the definition of terrorism used by the US and its allies.

PRESS RELEASE: Horror at desecration of Muslim body

April 19, 2003

IHRC expresses extreme concern as anti-Muslim incidents spiral out of control.

PRESS RELEASE: It is deeply damaging for people to equate asylum seekers as terrorists

April 13, 2003

IHRC is greatly concerned at the increase in racist language used in media reporting. Media reporting is being used as a propaganda tool in influencing public opinion.

PRESS RELEASE: Briefing on Prisoners of War now available on-line

April 9, 2003

Briefing provides legal background, the status of POWs and concerns regarding their treatment, and issues relating to post-war justice.

PRESS RELEASE: Briefing on Cluster Bombs now available on-line

April 7, 2003

‘Cluster Bombs: An Indiscriminate Killer’ provides a background to one of the most favoured weapons used by the allies in its war on Iraq.

PRESS RELEASE: Concern raised over today’s Blair-Bush talks – worries over postwar Iraq and the finalisation of the Middle East road map

April 7, 2003

IHRC notes today’s Blair-Bush talks in Belfast over postwar Iraq and the finalisation of the Middle East road map raises serious concerns.

PRESS RELEASE: Disheartening climb down by Belgium over Sharon crimes against humanity case

April 6, 2003

Belgium’s acclaimed war crimes law, once seen as a landmark advancement for global justice, was severely limited by the Senate on Saturday 5 April 2003.