The principles of the rule of law and justice must extend to all human beings within our borders, regardless of status.
In a powerful statement issued by Suhakam on June 3, which is echoed by the Malaysian Bar, Suhakam said that “at a time when the world continues to witness grave atrocities against civilian populations, Suhakam reiterates that human suffering must not be measured selectively.
“Genocide is genocide, regardless of where it occurs. The international community has rightly expressed outrage over the devastation and loss of civilian lives in Gaza.
“That same commitment to human dignity and justice must extend to all peoples facing persecution, including the...