Communications sent report
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Communications report to session 53 of the Human Rights Council, communications sent from 01 Dec 2022 to 28 Feb 2023 and their replies received until 30 Apr 2023. Some names of individuals or other information have been rendered anonymous or otherwise unidentifiable.
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Information received concerning the alleged impromptu inspection and dissolution of the Moscow Helsinki Group. The Moscow Helsinki Group (“MHG”) is the oldest Russian human rights organisation. Since 1976, it has been monitoring and documenting human rights violations, providing legal assistance in human rights cases, taking measures to bring Russian legislation and law enforcement practice in line with international human rights obligations, and improving public oversight over the activities of public authorities. The MHG has also been organizing a human rights movement in Russia and protecting other human rights defenders.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
27 Apr 2023 |
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Información recibida en relación con el alegado uso excesivo de la fuerza provocando un elevado número de muertes ilícitas, detenciones supuestamente arbitrarias, un caso de desaparición forzada, estigmatización y violaciones al debido proceso en contra de las personas manifestantes durante las protestas que han tenido lugar posterior al 8 de diciembre de 2022. Asimismo, hemos recibido información de la existencia de un elevado número de personas pertenecientes a comunidades indígenas, así como personas campesinas, que parecen haber sido objeto de detenciones supuestamente arbitrarias y asesinatos, así como de la falta de prestación de asistencia médica rápida en el contexto de los hechos mencionados.Alleged victims: 2 More details... |
21 Apr 2023 |
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Information received concerning the alleged lack of meaningful participation, through self-elected representatives, of the Ovaherero and Nama peoples in the negotiations leading to the issuance of the “Joint Declaration by the Federal Republic of Germany and the Republic of Namibia: United in remembrance of our colonial past, united in our will to reconcile, united in our vision of the future”, as well as the lack of effective reparative measures afforded to them, including an unqualified recognition of the genocide committed against these communities in the former German Southwest Africa colony between 1904 and 1908.Alleged victims: 93501 More details... |
12 Apr 2023 |
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Informacion recivida en relación con la presunta detención arbitraria del defensor de los derechos humanos Francisco González Arredondo.Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the alleged lack of meaningful participation, through self-elected representatives, of the Ovaherero and Nama peoples in the negotiations leading to the issuance of the “Joint Declaration by the Federal Republic of Germany and the Republic of Namibia: United in remembrance of our colonial past, united in our will to reconcile, united in our vision of the future”, as well as the lack of effective reparative measures afforded to them, including an unqualified recognition of the genocide committed against these communities in the former German Southwest Africa colony between 1904 and 1908.Alleged victims: 93501 More details... |
01 May 2023 |
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Information received regarding continuous forced displacement of the Chagossian people and lack of their effective participation in the decision-making concerning their homeland – Chagos Islands and to reference an earlier communication (AL MUS 3/2020) on the cultural, social and economic barriers encountered by the exiled Chagossian people living in Mauritius. Alleged victims: - More details... |
14 Apr 2023 |
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Information received regarding continuous forced displacement of the Chagossian people and lack of their effective participation in the decision-making concerning their homeland – Chagos Islands. Alleged victims: - More details... |
24 Apr 2023 |
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Information received concerning the ongoing prosecution of Ms. Rozina Islam, an investigate journalist for Prothom Alo newspaper.Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the upcoming ordinance proposed by Council Member Kshama Sawant that would prohibit discrimination of individuals on the basis of caste. If passed, the ordinance would add caste to the city’s list of protected classes, outlawing discrimination in employment, housing, public places and contracting. It would also empower the Seattle Office for Civil Rights to investigate complaints of caste discrimination and facilitate a settlement for monetary damages or other forms of remedy. Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Information received concerning allegations of torture, ill treatment and poor prison conditions of human rights defender Abdulhadi Al-Khawaja, including the restriction of communication with family, and deprivation of his right to give power of attorney to his lawyer in court, as required. Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
17 Apr 2023 |