Bangladesh Court Again Rejects Bail for Hindu Leader Charged with Sedition

Krishna Das Prabhu, an outspoken Hindu leader advocating for the protection of minority groups in Bangladesh, faces sedition charges for leading rallies demanding better security for minority groups in Chattogram city.  

According to Public Prosecutor Mofizul Haque Bhuiyan, Krishna Das Prabhu did not appear at the court hearing in the southeastern city of Chattogram.  

New York City

| 01/01/2025

Programs Interns will be guided and receive practical instruction on many of the broad range of transitional justice themes and activities. Interns will learn directly about ICTJ’s work in key areas of transitional justice and human rights around the world and gain practical experience by being part of a global team. Applicants are encouraged to indicate whether they have specific thematic or geographic interests or backgrounds that align with ICTJ’s strategic priorities. Additionally, individuals with legal experience or training are especially encouraged to apply.

Gaza Population Falls 6 Percent Since Start of War, Statistics Agency Says

Since Israel’s devastating assault on the besieged Palestinian territory, the population of Gaza has fallen 6 percent according to The Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (PCBS).  

With the conflict beginning nearly 15 months ago, about 100,000 Palestinians have left the enclave while more than 55,000 are presumed to have lost their lives.  

New York City/Remote

| 01/01/2025

The Communications Intern will learn about ICTJ’s work advancing transitional justice and human rights around the world and contribute directly to the organization’s communications efforts.

New York City/Remote

| 01/01/2025

ICTJ's design, monitoring, and evaluation intern will contribute to our mission of fighting impunity, affirming victims’ dignity, and promoting responsive institutions. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain first-hand experience in the field of human rights and monitoring and evaluation for transitional justice, gender, peacebuilding or related work.

Ecuador Confirms Charred Bodies Belong to Four Missing Boys

Ecuador’s attorney general has confirmed that charred remains found last week in the city of Taura are the bodies of four minors who disappeared on December 8. 

The attorney general’s office announced the findings on Tuesday after the boys’ disappearance spurred nationwide outrage, as well as questions about the involvement of Ecuador’s military. 

South Korean Court Issues Arrest Warrant for Yoon Over Martial Law Decree

A South Korean court has issued an arrest warrant for impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol over his short-lived declaration of martial law in a historic first. 

Seoul Western District Court on Tuesday approved the warrant following a request by the Joint Investigation Headquarters, which is investigating the embattled South Korean leader for insurrection and abuse of power. 

The move marks the first time authorities have sought to arrest a sitting South Korean president. It is unclear when authorities might attempt to take Yoon into custody. 

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