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Communications report to session 63 of the Human Rights Council, communications sent from 01 Mar 2026 to 31 May 2026 and their replies received until 31 Jul 2026. Some names of individuals or other information have been rendered anonymous or otherwise unidentifiable. |
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Information received concerning Bita Hemmati, Mohammadreza Majidi-Asl, Yousef Ahmadi, Raouf Sheikh-Maroufi, Mohammad Faraji, Mohsen Eslamkhah, and Ruhollah Korki who are at imminent risk of execution following judicial proceedings that raise serious concerns regarding alleged torture, arbitrary detention, and violations of fair-trial guarantees. Alleged victims: 6 |
10 Aug 2026 |
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Informations reçues concernant la détention arbitraire présumée du journaliste et défenseur des droits de l’homme M. Hassan Bouras, actuellement détenu à la prison d’El Haoud à El Bayadh, ainsi que les inquiétudes relatives à son état de santé suite au début d’une grève de la faim illimitée.Alleged victims: 1 |
17 Jul 2026 |
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Información recibida en relación con las presuntas violaciones cometidas durante la operación militar denominada “Exterminio Total”, en particular en la comunidad de San Martín, en marzo de 2026, que incluirían el uso excesivo de la fuerza, detenciones arbitrarias, actos de tortura e intimidación contra miembros de la comunidad, las desapariciones forzadas, la destrucción de bienes, riesgos de desplazamiento forzado, así como la ausencia de investigaciones prontas, exhaustivas, imparciales e independientes por parte de las autoridades.Alleged victims: 6 |
15 Jul 2026 |
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Information received concerning the alleged widespread arbitrary arrests and detention often followed by the enforced disapperance, torture, cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment of individuals in the context of the nationwide protests, as well as the imposition of the death penalty in cases predating the protests, where defendants were reportedly tried without due respect for fair trial guarantees and on the basis of torture-tainted confessions. Alleged victims: 42 | |
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information received concerning military support provided by the United States Southern Command in Ecuador in the context of efforts to combat “narcoterrorism”, in circumstances where the precise nature, scope, and legal basis of the U.S. military activities involved have not been publicly clarified.Alleged victims: - | |
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Information received concerning alleged systemic and ongoing discrimination against civilian victims of war in Bosnia and Herzegovina, particularly in relation to legal recognition and access to reparation.Alleged victims: 1 | |
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Information received concerning serious allegations of death in custody and detention conditions amounting to torture and ill-treatment in Shala Prison, in El Fasher, North Darfur, where approximately 9,000 persons, including women, are being arbitrarily detained by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), with many detainees allegedly facing life-threatening conditions due to lack of food, water, medical care and inhumane detention conditions. Alleged victims: 9000 | |
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Information received concerning expropriation measures targeting the archaeological site of Sebastia and surrounding lands in the northern West Bank, and the intensification of activities undertaken at and around the site since 2023, which aim at and result in cutting the longstanding cultural, social and economic ties between the local Palestinian community and the site, and developing settler-led tourism privileging a single historical narrative. Alleged victims: - | |
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Information received concerning allegations that the U.S. Executive Branch has sought to punish immigration lawyers whose views or actions, or the views of their clients may not align with the Government’s deportation and immigration priorities. These executive measures may amount to interference with the independence and work of the legal profession, which undermines the fairness of, and public trust in, the justice system. Alleged victims: 10 | |
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Information received on allegations of gender discrimination in the context of pension legislation, particularly impacting women born in the 1950s. These women are discriminatorily impacted by the Pensions Act 1995 (the 1995 Act), which changed the age of pensionable retirement for women from 60 to 65, bringing it into alignment with the pension qualification age of 65 years for men. This affects approximately 3.9 million women who were born in the 1950s. Alleged victims: 4000001 |
14 Aug 2026 |
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Information received concerning alleged violations of human rights of persons deprived of their liberty under politically motivated charges, including of terrorism and extremism. Namely, we are extremely concerned with allegations about the continued arbitrary detention, including during extended periods of incommunicado and solitary confinement, ill-treatment and restrictions of their basic prisoners’ rights (as disciplinary measures and due to their status of persons incriminated for “extremism” and “terrorism” related offences), as well as reports about violations of due process and fair trial guarantees in relation to six individuals Ms. Aliaksandra Pulinovich (initially detained when she was still a minor), Ms. Volha Mayorava, Mr. Yahor Volkau, Mr. Stsiapan Latypau, Mr. Viachaslau (Vatslau) Areshka and Mr. Serhei Salash. Alleged victims: 6 |
22 Jul 2026 |
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Informations reçues concernant l’intensification des tensions intercommunautaires, des violences et des graves préoccupations en matière de protection affectant les communautés peulhes dans la commune de Ségbana, dans le département d’Alibori au nord du Bénin, et plus généralement dans le nord du Bénin. Ces préoccupations semblent liées à l’association perçue des communautés peulhes avec des groupes terroristes.Alleged victims: 1 | |
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Information received concerning disturbing reports of attacks, grave violations targeting persons with albinism and prolonged delays in the investigation and prosecution of cases which fuel trauma, fear, and impunity in affected areas in Malawi.Alleged victims: 1 | |
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Information received concerning the situation of the community residing in the Prosfygika housing complex on Alexandras Avenue, Athens. Reportedly, around 400 people are currently residing in the complex, and they are at risk of eviction if a development and renovation plan is implemented by the authorities of the Region of Attica. While the building may be in need of structural review and repair, we are concerned that the eviction would render many people homeless and may strongly affect self-organised social welfare programmes as well as food provisioning that are vital for the affected residents and the local community.Alleged victims: 400 | |
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Information received concerning the excessive use of force, the misuse of counter-terrorism and national security charges, and administrative restrictions against members and supporters of the protest movement known as “Holy Struggle” since May 2025. We are concerned that the measures taken appear not to be consistent with Armenia’s international human rights law obligations.Alleged victims: 109 |
09 Jul 2026 |
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Information we have received concerning allegations of intersecting discrimination on the basis of sex, gender, and disability against Ms. D in the context of divorce proceedings, which have reportedly resulted in her denial of security of tenure and subsequent forced eviction, as well as a failure to adequately address gender‑based domestic violence in this context. Alleged victims: 1 |
21 May 2026 10 Jul 2026 |
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Information received concerning Fariba Balouch, a prominent Iranian Baloch human rights defender, and her son Mohammad Amer Dadafarin, who has reportedly been subjected to multiple arbitrary detentions, acts of torture, and attempts at coerced confession, seemingly in relation to his mother’s human rights advocacy abroad. Alleged victims: 2 |
22 Jul 2026 |
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Information received concerning disturbing reports of the desecration of the grave and theft of the remains of a woman with albinism in Ngundi village of Chief Nalonge , Senanga District, Western Province, Zambia.Alleged victims: 1 |
29 Jul 2026 |
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Information received concerning allegations of sexual violence, discriminatory judicial proceedings, and revictimisation of women in the context of the administration of justice, as illustrated by the case of Ms. Mariana Ferrer. The information received further raises concerns regarding broader structural patterns affecting access to justice for survivors of sexual and gender-based violence in Brazil.Alleged victims: 1 |
08 Jul 2026 08 Jul 2026 08 Jul 2026 08 Jul 2026 08 Jul 2026 08 Jul 2026 08 Jul 2026 08 Jul 2026 |
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Information received concerning the alleged physical and death threats against woman human rights defender and journalist Ms. Aleksandra (Sasha) Kazantseva, and the reported failure to conduct a prompt and effective investigation. Alleged victims: 1 | |
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Información recibida en relación con la investigación penal y los presuntos actos de amenazas, vigilancia y hostigamiento contra la defensora de derechos humanos y comunicadora social Carmen Estela Chinchilla Mora. Alleged victims: 1 | |
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Information received concerning the large-scale removal of millions of names from electoral rolls through a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process led by the Election Commission of India (ECI), particularly affecting members of minority groups. This situation is of particular concern in the state of West Bengal, with regard to state assembly elections, which took place on 23 and 29 April 2026. Alleged victims: - | |
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Information received concerning the alleged physical attack against human rights defender Jonathan M.D. Yanzee on 15 March 2026. Alleged victims: 1 | |
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Informations reçues concernant la détérioration prolongée des libertés fondamentales et de l’espace civique au Togo au cours des dernières années. Les informations reçues font état de pratiques systématiques, notamment des disparitions forcées, des détentions arbitraires, des actes de torture et le recours à une force excessive et à des agents chimiques dans le cadre de manifestations. Alors que le Gouvernement de Votre Excellence entame cette nouvelle phase de gouvernance, relever ces défis hérités du passé - notamment l’impact d’une législation restrictive et des technologies de surveillance - constitue une condition préalable essentielle aux progrès indispensables en matière de justice, de responsabilité et de garanties de non-répétition, que le Gouvernement de Votre Excellence est désormais particulièrement bien placé pour mener à bien.Alleged victims: - | |
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Informations reçues concernant des allégations de détention arbitraire, y compris de détention au secret, ainsi que de harcèlement et d’intimidation à l’encontre de plusieurs membres du Collectif des familles de disparu(e)s en Algérie (CFDA) et de son antenne en Algérie, SOS Disparus. Ces détentions s’inscrivent dans un contexte de restrictions visant les membres du CFDA, de SOS Disparus, et les familles des disparus, les empêchant de mener leur travail légitime en faveur des victimes des disparitions forcées et des droits humains.Alleged victims: 4 |
29 Jun 2026 |
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Information received concerning the reported failure to bring to justice the murderers of human rights defender Thulani Maseko.Alleged victims: 1 | |
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Information received concerning the arrest and enforced disappearance of lawyer and human rights defender Ms. Nasrin Sotoudeh, and the enforced disappearance for eight days of human rights defender Mr. Ahmadreza Haeri as well as the renewed sentences against him while in prison on the same charges. Alleged victims: 2 |
14 Jul 2026 |
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Information received concerning the circumstances surrounding the killing of labour rights defender Mr. Jude Thaddeus Fernandez. Mr. Fernandez’ killing was the subject of a previous communication addressed to your Excellency's Government (PHL 6/2023). We thank you for the response, dated 5 February 2024. Alleged victims: 1 |
04 May 2026 |
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Information received concerning the designation of several Emirati nationals and associated entities as persons and organisations supporting terrorism pursuant to Cabinet Resolution No. 1 of 2025. The individuals concerned reportedly include Emirati dissidents living abroad, relatives and associates of individuals prosecuted in the UAE94 and UAE87 proceedings, and companies associated with Emirati nationals residing outside the United Arab Emirates (UAE). We are concerned that the inclusion of these individuals and entities on the national terrorist list raises concerns under international human rights law.Alleged victims: 11 | |
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Information received regarding foreign military and logistical support and foreign interference, including the use of mercenaries and mercenary-related actors in the armed conflict which have been contributing to destabilize the situation in the country and to adversely impact the human rights of people in Sudan. Alleged victims: 1 | |
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Information received concerning the assassination of woman human rights defender, Ms. Fikile Ntshangase, an environmental and land rights leader opposing the expansion of a coal mine in the region of KwaZulu-Natal. Alleged victims: 1 | |
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Information received regarding foreign military and logistical support, including the use of mercenaries and mercenary-related actors in the armed conflict which have been contributing to destabilize the situation in the country and affect the human rights of people in Sudan. Alleged victims: 1 | |
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Information received concerning reported violence against women and girls in northern Aleppo and North-East Syria, including allegations of killings, abductions, rape and other forms of sexual violence, torture and ill-treatment, forced displacement, deprivation of food and medical care, and attacks on civilians and civilian objects.Alleged victims: - | |
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Information received regarding foreign military and logistical support and foreign interference, including the use of mercenaries and mercenary-related actors in the armed conflict which have been contributing to destabilize the situation in the country and to affect the human rights of people in Sudan. Alleged victims: 1 |
24 Jun 2026 27 Jul 2026 |
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Informations reçues concernant des allégations d’arrestation, détention, torture, harcèlement et tentatives d’assassinat des défenseuses des droits humains Mme Dorcas Asibu et Mme Thérèse Mariana dans les zones où opère le groupe armé Mouvement du 23 mars (M23), à Minembwe, au Sud-Kivu, depuis mars 2026.Alleged victims: 2 | |
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Information received concerning the alleged intimidation, threats, and subsequent acts of reprisal against Ms. Elçin Başol, an academic and civil society representative, reportedly linked to her participation in the eighteenth session of the United Nations Forum on Minority Issues, held in Geneva from 27-28 November 2025. Alleged victims: 1 | |
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Información recibida en relación con el alegado uso excesivo, indiscriminado y prolongado de la fuerza por parte de efectivos militares que habrían derivado en graves violaciones del derecho a la vida y la seguridad física de la población civil, incluidas las ejecuciones extrajudiciales y las lesiones graves, en contextos de violencia en los estados de Sinaloa y Oaxaca; así como respecto de la investigaciones judiciales insuficientes y/o demoradas de dichos casos.Alleged victims: 10 |
24 Jun 2026 |
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Information received concerning the arbitrary detention and judicial harassment of human rights defenders Prince Tommy Williams and Mohamed Turay as a result of their peaceful human rights work with Lifeline Nehemiah Projects. Alleged victims: 3 | |
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Informations reçues concernant l’arrestation, la détention, les poursuites et la condamnation du journaliste et chroniqueur Mourad Zeghidi, sous l’accusation d’avoir prétendument porté atteinte au président et nuis à la sécurité publique par le biais de publications et d’analyses politiques, actions directement liées à son travail de journaliste et à son exercice de la liberté d’expression.Alleged victims: 1 |
20 Jun 2026 29 Jun 2026 |