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L/2774
2 April 1996


Press Release
L/2774


PREPARATORY COMMITTEE ON INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT DISCUSSES INHERENT JURISDICTION OF COURT OVER 'CORE CRIMES'

19960402

An international criminal court should have inherent jurisdiction over the "core crimes" of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes, the Preparatory Committee on the establishment of the court was told this afternoon, as it began its discussion of "trigger mechanisms" that could initiate court proceedings this afternoon.

HR/CN/722
2 April 1996


Press Release
HR/CN/722


COMMISSION TAKES UP HUMAN RIGHTS OF MIGRANT WORKERS, RELIGIOUS INTOLERANCE

19960402 Concludes General Debate on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and Right to Development

GENEVA, 29 March (UN Information Service) -- Non-governmental organizations speaking before the Commission on Human Rights this morning alleged violations of the right to freedom of religion of Christians around the world.