National tribunals
The country administers justice itself
National courts are the pillars of justice within each country, responsible for applying laws and delivering fair judgments for offenses ranging from civil disputes to the most serious crimes. Their functioning reflects the diversity of legal systems around the world and plays a central role in protecting citizens' rights, maintaining public order, and promoting justice. Justice Info covers the prosecutions and trials conducted before these national courts when they pertain to crimes under international law.
Three years after the coup, hopes of justice for Myanmar?
February 1 marks three years since the coup in Myanmar, where the military regime is accused of widespread abuses against civilians. It is also more than six years since 700,000 Rohingya were forced to flee to Bangladesh. With the civil war in Myanmar escalating, we look at the prospects for justice now.
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