1115 communications found
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Information received concerning the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), 1958. We are concerned about the AFSPA’s compatibility with India’s international human rights law obligations. We have previously raised concerns about elements of the AFSPA as part of a broader matrix of Indian counter-terrorism laws, including the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, and the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (IND 7/2020; IND 10/2023).Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Preocupaciones relativas a: (i) los artículos 366 y 367 del Código Orgánico Integral Penal (COIP); (ii) la Ley Orgánica de Inteligencia (en adelante, “Ley de Inteligencia”), adoptada por la Asamblea Nacional el 10 de junio de 2025 y publicada en el Registro Oficial el 11 de junio de 2025; (iii) los Decretos Ejecutivos Nos. 730 y 111, de 3 de mayo de 2023 y 9 de enero de 2024, respectivamente; y (iv) los decretos ejecutivos mediante los cuales se han prorrogado sucesivamente los estados de excepción. Nos preocupa que ciertos elementos de estas medidas no sean plenamente compatibles con las obligaciones internacionales de Ecuador en materia de derechos humanos, incluido el Pacto Internacional de Derechos Civiles y Políticos (PIDCP), ratificado por Ecuador el 6 de marzo de 1969, en particular en lo que respecta al principio de legalidad, el derecho a un recurso efectivo, el derecho a la privacidad y la protección de los datos personales, la supervisión independiente y la rendición de cuentas de las actividades de inteligencia y de las fuerzas armadas, así como los posibles impactos sobre los derechos a la vida, la libertad, la libertad de expresión, de reunión pacífica y de asociación, el debido proceso, las garantías de un juicio justo y las prohibiciones de la tortura y otros tratos o penas crueles, inhumanos o degradantes.Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Information received concerning the draft Protection of the State from Terrorism Act (PSTA). Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Information received concerning the failure to investigate, prosecute, and provide reparations in relation to the events known as the “Crimes of May,” which involved the alleged excessive and lethal use of force by law enforcement officers resulting in mass executions and enforced disappearances. The “Crimes of May” occurred in the State of São Paulo between 12 and 21 May 2006. Alleged victims: 678 More details... |
26 Mar 2026 |
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Information received concerning the arrest of human rights defender Ho Sy Quyet on 18 August 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City, and the extension of his incommunicado detention from 1 January 2026 to 1 April 2026.Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the detention and risk of deportation of six Nicaraguan nationals, including individuals with pending asylum claims, human rights defenders, political dissidents as well as persons with health conditions, requiring specific care and support, from the U.S. to Nicaragua, or third countries. Their imminent removal from the United States to their country of origin or to a third country, which may place them at risk of serious human rights violations. The information also concerns the bilateral agreements the U.S. is pursuing with different countries to facilitate the removal of migrants and asylum-seekers from their territory.Alleged victims: 6 More details... | |
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Información recibida relativa a la detención y el riesgo de deportación de seis ciudadanos nicaragüenses, entre los que se encuentran personas con solicitudes de asilo pendientes, defensores de los derechos humanos, disidentes políticos y personas con problemas de salud que requieren cuidados y apoyo específicos, desde Estados Unidos hacia Nicaragua y Honduras. Su inminente expulsión de los Estados Unidos a su país de origen o Honduras podría ponerlos en riesgo de sufrir graves violaciones de los derechos humanos. La información también se refiere a los acuerdos bilaterales que los Estados Unidos están negociando con diferentes países, incluyendo Honduras, para facilitar la expulsión de migrantes y solicitantes de asilo de su territorio.Alleged victims: 6 More details... | |
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Information concerning various initiatives which undermine efforts to achieve justice, truth and reparation for victims of gross human rights violations and contribute to perpetuate impunity. Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Information received concerning the arrest of at least 88 people during and after peaceful demonstrations in October 2023 expressing solidarity with the Palestinian people, the enforced disappearance of several of them, the pre-trial detention of 67 individuals, including Messrs. Mohamed Ibrahim Abdulfattah Selim and Omar Khaled Ragab Mahmoud Ghazy, in overcrowded and inadequate detention conditions in the 10th of Ramadan Prison, and the denial of access to legal counsel. The arrests reportedly involved the use of counter-terrorism and national security related accusations and relied, at least in part, on Law No. 107/2013 on the Regulation of Public Meetings, Processions and Peaceful Protests, previously the subject of concerns raised by the then United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and other United Nations mechanisms due to its potential to unduly restrict peaceful assemblies. The information received suggests a broader pattern in which counter-terrorism and public order legislation are applied to restrict civic space and suppress peaceful expressions of solidarity with the Palestinian people, leading to arbitrary arrests, enforced disappearance, denial of access to legal counsel and poor detention conditions Alleged victims: 2 More details... |
23 Feb 2026 |
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Information received concerning the recent detention and sentencing to additional four years of imprisonment of Chinese journalist and woman human rights defender Ms. Zhang Zhan, who has reportedly been held incommunicado with no information available regarding her place of detention or current health condition.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
10 Mar 2026 |
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Información recibida en relación con la aparente existencia de un marco normativo y de prácticas institucionales indebidas heredadas de la dictadura e inmediata transición democrática, lagunas en la legislación penal, y aparente aplicación restrictiva de la normativa vigente que obstaculizarían la rendición de cuentas, las investigaciones eficaces, las reparación integral y las garantías de no repetición de las graves violaciones de derechos humanos cometidas durante la guerra civil, el franquismo y la transición democrática.Alleged victims: - More details... |
19 Feb 2026 |
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Informations reçues concernant notamment l’enlèvement et la disparition forcée de M. Amadou Diarra, âgé de 39 ans, en date du 27 novembre 2024 vers 22 heures au quartier de Kanadjiguila en commune IV du district de Bamako et de son père M. Samakono Diarra âgé de 91 ans, en date du 13 octobre 2025 aux environs de 17 heures au quartier de Kanadjiguila en commune IV du district de Bamako selon un même mode opératoire par un groupe d’individus encagoulés et non identifiés soupçonnés d’être des agents de renseignement maliens, et plus particulièrement de l’Agence Nationale de la Sécurité d’État (ANSE) ou des éléments de la gendarmerie du Camp I de Bamako qui conduisaient un véhicule 4x4 TOYOTA V8, couleur noire, vitre teintée, sans plaque d’immatriculation.Alleged victims: 2 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the continued detention of Ms. Hoda Abdel-Moneim since 2018, and re-arrest on 31 October 2023 under the same charges that she had already served a 5 year sentence for; as well as information on alleged ill-treatment and continued lack of access to timely and appropriate health care in detention leading to severe deterioration of her health.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
23 Feb 2026 |
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Information received concerning the alleged lack of implementation of the Minas Gerais State Law No. 13.448 creating the Minas Gerais Human Rights Memorial at the site of the Department of Political and Social Order (DOPS) in Belo Horizonte, and the alleged attempts by the State of Minas Gerais to suppress and censor the activities carried out by civil society organizations at the site of the Minas Gerais Human Rights Memorial project aimed at preserving the site and promoting human rights, education, and historical memory. Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
13 Feb 2026 |
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Information received concerning allegations of the use of disproportionate and unnecessary force by security forces during electoral campaigns, enforced disappearances, threat and intimidation of journalists and restrictions to press freedom, across Uganda in the past year and ahead of the general elections scheduled to start on 15 January 2026.Alleged victims: 550 More details... |
19 Feb 2026 |
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Information received concerning the arbitrary arrest of lawyer and human rights defender Mr. Abdulmajeed Sabra and his detention in an unknown location, which entails an act tantamount to an enforced disappearance, by the Ansar Allah movement, or the Houthi movement, the de facto authority in Sana’a and large parts of northern Yemen. Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Información recibida en relación con la desaparición de la lideresa indígena Mapuche Julia Chuñil Catricura, la presunta falta de avances en las investigaciones realizadas para encontrarla y sancionar a los responsables, y la seguridad de sus familiares.Alleged victims: 2 More details... |
13 Feb 2026 |
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Information received concerning the designation and imposition of sanctions by the United States Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) against three prominent Palestinian human rights organisations – Al-Haq: Law in the Service of Man, Al-Mezan Center for Human Rights, and the Palestinian Centre for Human Rights (PCHR) – and the severe impacts on their operations and staff. We are gravely concerned that these sanctions, which appear to have been imposed in connection with the organisations’ cooperation with the International Criminal Court (ICC), may unjustifiably restrict the work of independent human rights defenders and organisations, undermine civic space, and impede access to justice and accountability.Alleged victims: 3 More details... | |
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Information received regarding regarding the disruption of digital operations of two Palestinian organisations – Al-Haq: Law in the Service of Man and the Al-Mezan Center for Human Rights, following their designation and subsequent imposition of sanctions by the United States Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). It is alleged that Google’s YouTube deactivated the organisations’ accounts without warning, Intuit’s Mailchimp abruptly deactivated Al-Haq’s account, and Meta restricted their use of its advertising tools, severely limiting their ability to communicate, advocate, and mobilize globally.Alleged victims: 3 More details... |
03 Feb 2026 |
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Information received regarding the disruption of digital operations of the Palestinian organisation - Al-Haq: Law in the Service of Man, following its designation and subsequent imposition of sanctions by the United States Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). It is alleged that Google’s YouTube deactivated the organisation’s account without warning, Intuit’s Mailchimp abruptly deactivated its account, and Meta restricted its use of advertising tools, severely limiting its ability to communicate, advocate, and mobilize globally.Alleged victims: 3 More details... | |
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Information received the disruption of digital operations of two Palestinian organisations - Al-Haq: Law in the Service of Man and the Al-Mezan Center for Human Rights, following their designation and subsequent imposition of sanctions by the United States Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). It is alleged that Google’s YouTube deactivated the organisations’ accounts without warning, Intuit’s Mailchimp abruptly deactivated Al-Haq’s account, and Meta restricted their use of its advertising tools, severely limiting their ability to communicate, advocate, and mobilize globally.Alleged victims: 3 More details... | |
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Informations reçues concernant la disparition forcée, l'arrestation et la détention arbitraires, les mauvais traitements pendant la détention, l'utilisation abusive de poursuites pénales et le procès inéquitable dont ont été victimes Messieurs Ali Mammeri et Mohamed Tadjadit, qui semblent être liés à l'exercice de leurs droits à la liberté d'expression, liberté d'association et liberté d'activité syndicale, et liberté de réunion pacifique, ainsi qu'à leurs droits de participer aux affaires publiques et à la vie culturelle.Alleged victims: 3 More details... |
07 Feb 2026 |
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Information received concerning the Russian Federation’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022 has resulted in severe and widespread violations of international human rights law (IHRL) and international humanitarian law (IHL). A particularly concerning aspect of the conflict is the treatment of civilians detained by Russian forces in occupied territory. Detentions have reportedly been followed by enforced disappearances, torture, ill-treatment, mock executions, and summary killings, among other abuses. Civilians have also faced unfair trials, incommunicado detention, and a range of other violations of their rights and dignity, which in addition to first-hand accounts is well-documented in the reports of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine, the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Russian Federation and other credible sources.Alleged victims: 208 More details... | |
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Information received concerning allegations of separation of children from their families in the context of detentions and deportations of Venezuelan nationals from the United States. Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Information received concerning allegations of the use of excessive and lethal force by security forces leading to widespread extrajudicial killings and injuries of protesters, as well as the arbitrary arrests and detentions, enforced disappearances of protesters and civil society activists, an internet shutdown and the intimidation and harassment of journalists, human rights defenders and civil society activists, in cities and towns across Tanzania, in the aftermath of the general elections on 29 October 2025.Alleged victims: 701 More details... |
08 Dec 2025 |
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Information received concerning alleged human rights violations and abuses related to mining operations in the Chagai District of Balochistan, specifically to the Reko Diq mine operated by a subsidiary of Canadian based Barrick Gold Corporation. The allegations entail repeated acts of reprisals, arbitrary arrest and detention, enforced disappearances, and inhuman or degrading treatment in custody, of human rights defenders who have raised concerns about the mining activities and toxic contamination, in particular human rights defenders Dr. Mahrang Baloch and Mr. Sibghat Ullah Shah Jee Baloch.Alleged victims: 6 More details... |
09 Feb 2026 |
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Information received concerning the alleged abduction in Malaysia of Ms. Thu Zar Maung, a pro-democracy activist and refugee from Myanmar, and her family members and subsequent refoulement to Myanmar. Your Excellency’s Government response, dated 27 September 2023, referred to incidences in which this individual had allegedly left prior residences without paying rent owed and stated that the investigation of her being the victim of an abduction had been closed.Alleged victims: 4 More details... | |
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Information received concerning alleged human rights violations and abuses related to mining operations in the Chagai District of Balochistan, specifically to the Reko Diq mine operated by a subsidiary of Canadian based Barrick Gold Corporation. We seek to receive your views on the allegations below and the actions taken to prevent this kind of occurrence that might exacerbate social unrest. Alleged victims: 6 More details... |
23 Jan 2026 |
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Information received concerning alleged human rights violations and abuses related to mining operations in the Chagai District of Balochistan, specifically to the Reko Diq mine operated by a subsidiary of Canadian based Barrick Gold Corporation. We seek to receive your views on the allegations below and the actions taken to prevent this kind of occurrence that might exacerbate social unrest. Alleged victims: 6 More details... |
23 Jan 2026 |
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Information received concerning alleged human rights violations and abuses related to mining operations in the Chagai District of Balochistan, specifically to the Reko Diq mine operated by a subsidiary of Canadian based Barrick Gold Corporation. The allegations entail repeated acts of reprisals, arbitrary arrest and detention, enforced disappearances, and inhuman or degrading treatment in custody, of human rights defenders who have raised concerns about the mining activities and toxic contamination, in particular human rights defenders Dr. Mahrang Baloch and Mr. Sibghat Ullah Shah Jee Baloch.Alleged victims: 6 More details... |
02 Feb 2026 |
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Information received concerning alleged human rights violations and abuses related to mining operations in the Chagai District of Balochistan, specifically to the Reko Diq mine operated by a subsidiary of Canadian based Barrick Gold Corporation. We seek to receive your views on the allegations below and the actions taken to prevent this kind of occurrence that might exacerbate social unrest.Alleged victims: 6 More details... |
26 Jan 2026 (Ack.) |
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Information received concerning alleged human rights violations and abuses related to mining operations in the Chagai District of Balochistan, specifically to the Reko Diq mine operated by a subsidiary of Canadian based Barrick Gold Corporation. We seek to receive your views on the allegations below and the actions taken to prevent this kind of occurrence that might exacerbate social unrest. Alleged victims: 6 More details... |
08 Dec 2025 (Ack.) 23 Dec 2025 (Ack.) 23 Jan 2026 |
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Views regarding the United Kingdom’s existing national legislation and export controls governing the trade in weapons, equipment and devices used by law enforcement and other public authorities that are capable of inflicting torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, and to encourage your Excellency’s Government to update those laws in light of recent developments. Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Información recibida sobre dos abogados en El Salvador. Por un lado, la situación del Dr. Enrique Anaya Barraza, abogado constitucionalista y profesor universitario, quien se encuentra actualmente en detención preventiva y a quien, según se informa, se le ha negado su derecho a un juicio público en el marco del vigente estado de excepción. Alleged victims: 2 More details... |
26 Jan 2026 09 Feb 2026 |
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Information received concerning Mr. Abdulrahman Yusuf Al-Qaradawi, a dual Egyptian and Turkish national, who, following extradition from Lebanon, is reportedly being detained in conditions which are considered to fall below international standards in the United Arab Emirates. Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the arbitrary detention and poor treatment in prison of human rights defender Abdelwahab Ahmed Mohamed Hashem, also known as Bob.Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Information received concerning Mr. Abdulrahman Yusuf Al-Qaradawi, a dual Egyptian and Turkish national, who, following extradition from Lebanon, is reportedly being held in a situation of deprivation of liberty in the United Arab Emirates, in conditions of detention which are considered to fall below international standards. Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
28 Jan 2026 |
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Information received concerning the adoption of new counter-terrorism measures authorising preventive detention at the federal and provincial levels in Pakistan.Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Analysis on the 2025 Draft Criminal Procedure Code published by the House of Representatives, DPR, (version dated 20 March 2025), considering it is an opportunity to strengthen human rights protection in criminal proceedings and address some concerns in the current implementation of the criminal procedure code, the Kitab Undang-Undang Hukum Acara Pidana, KUHAP, (Law No. 8 of 1981).Alleged victims: - More details... |
10 Mar 2026 |
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Information received concerning the enforced disappearance of Kenyan human rights defenders Mr. Nicholas Oyoo and Mr. Bob Njagi between 1 October and 8 November 2025 following their abduction in Kampala, Uganda.Alleged victims: 2 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the referral for trial of more than 90 lawyers, including human rights lawyers and defenders, reportedly as a result of their legitimate human rights work, including the provision of legal representation. We are specifically concerned about the arrests of, and the terrorism-related charges brought against, three Egyptian human rights lawyers, Mr. Shaker Mohamed Shaker Ahmed, Mr. Osama Abdulhakim Bioumy Samak, and Mr. Abdrab Al-Naby Abdullah Ismail. All three individuals are currently in detention.Alleged victims: 3 More details... |
12 Jan 2026 |
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información que hemos recibido en relación a la ausencia de medidas de verdad, justicia, reparación, memorialización y garantías de no repetición de las serias violaciones a los derechos humanos de las mujeres alojadas en el Patronato de Protección a la Mujer. Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
09 Jan 2026 |
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Información recibida en relación con la re-estructuración y recortes de personal del Sitio de Memoria de la ESMA y el Archivo Nacional de la Memoria; así como la re-estructuración del Centro Internacional para la Promoción de los Derechos Humanos y la designación de autoridades que han realizado discursos públicos que relativizan la labor de promoción de los derechos humanos y de memoria de las graves violaciones de derechos humanos cometidas durante la última dictadura militar (1974-1986).Alleged victims: - More details... |
23 Dec 2025 |
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Information we have received concerning allegations of arrest, enforced disappearance, torture and ill-treatment of Major Vikrant Kumar Jaitly (Retd), a national of India residing in the United Arab Emirates. Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
12 Jan 2026 |
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Information received concerning a decree issued on 26 September 2025 to grant an amnesty to those who have been convicted of committing crimes against the country on the occasion of the 80th founding anniversary of the Workers’ Party of Korea. Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Information we have received concerning alleged threats and online harassment against members of the human rights group Saturday Mothers/People. Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
31 Dec 2025 |
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Information reçu concernant les menaces et la tentative de disparition forcée visant le défenseur des droits humains M. Alseny Farinta Camara, lui contraignant à fuir la Guinée afin d’assurer sa sécurité et sa protection. M. Camara s'est enfui en Guinée-Bissau en août 2024, puis au Sénégal en novembre 2024, où il continue de craindre pour sa sécurité en raison de la coopération entre les autorités sénégalaises et guinéennes ainsi que de la surveillance dont il ferait toujours l’objet. Il semble que M. Camara soit pris pour cible en raison de son travail de dénonciation de la corruption et de défense des victimes de disparitions forcées en Guinée.Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Concern in relation to allegations of human rights violations arising in the context of intercountry adoption of children from the Republic of Korea between 1955 and 1999.Alleged victims: 141779 More details... |
18 Dec 2025 |
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Information received concerning a series of grave human rights violations against Indigenous Peoples in the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) of Bangladesh, including sexual and gender-based violence, the repression of peaceful protests, which resulted in the killing of at least five individuals, the injuring of at least four and the enforced disappearance of five; as well as regarding the alleged racially motivated attacks against Indigenous Peoples, reportedly coordinated between settlers and the military, which took the form of looting and burning homes and businesses, displacing dozens of families.Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Information received concerning the designation of the Belarusian Association of Human Rights Lawyers (BAHRL) as an ‘extremist formation’ and the designation of the lawyers Mr. Dzmitry Lepretar, Ms. Natallia Matskevich, Ms. Tatsiana Lishankova, Mr. Uladzimir Pylchanka, Ms. Maryia Kolesava-Hudzilina and Mr. Dmitri Laevski as ‘individuals involved in extremist activities’.Alleged victims: 8 More details... |
12 Dec 2025 |
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Informations reçues concernant l'enlèvement présumé du journaliste et défenseur des droits humains Hugues Comlan Sossoukpè en Côte d'Ivoire, sa disparition forcée et son refoulement vers les autorités béninoises, où il est actuellement détenu et poursuivi, qui semblent être directement liés à son travail comme journaliste et défenseur des droits humains et à ses critiques à l'égard du Gouvernement béninois. Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Informations reçues concernant la détention et les poursuites judiciaires dont fait l'objet le journaliste et défenseur des droits humains Hugues Comlan Sossoukpè, à la suite de son enlèvement et de sa disparition forcée en Côte d'Ivoire, puis de son refoulement au Bénin, qui semblent être directement liés à son travail comme journaliste et défenseur des droits humains et à ses critiques à l'égard du Gouvernement béninois. Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Concerns regarding the disciplinary sanctions and punishments imposed during military conscription in Thailand and deeply worrying associated allegations of arbitrary deaths, torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, and enforced disappearances. Alleged victims: - More details... |
29 Oct 2025 (Ack.) |
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Information received concerning the destruction and desecration of the mass grave site in Section 41 of Behesht-e Zahra Cemetery in Tehran. This grave site holds the remains of thousands of political prisoners executed during the 1980s, most likely including those of many individuals still registered as missing and subjected to enforced disappearance.Alleged victims: - More details... |
30 Oct 2025 |
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Information received concerning serious allegations of violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law committed against civilians in the context of the ongoing conflict in Sudan since April 2023. Reported violations include large-scale and systematic internal displacement; indiscriminate attacks and killings of civilians (including women and girls); summary executions of civilians and persons hors de combat; enforced disappearances; torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, including sexual torture; as well as the looting and destruction of homes and civilian infrastructure. Further allegations point to the obstruction of humanitarian assistance and the imminent risk of additional civilian deaths as a result of continued violence. Some of these acts, addressed in detail in previous communications addressed to your Excellency’s Government such as SDN 1/2025 and SDN 2/2024 may amount to crimes under international law.Alleged victims: 12000000 More details... | |
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Information received regarding serious allegations of violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law committed against civilians in the context of the ongoing conflict in Sudan since April 2023. Reported violations include large-scale and systematic internal displacement; indiscriminate attacks and killings of civilians (including women and girls); summary executions of civilians and persons hors de combat; enforced disappearances; torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punihsment, including sexual torture; as well as the looting and destruction of homes and civilian infrastructure. Further allegations point to the obstruction of humanitarian assistance and the imminent risk of additional civilian deaths as a result of continued violence. Some of these acts, addressed in detail in previous communications addressed to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) such as SDN 1/2025 may amount to crimes under international law.Alleged victims: 12000000 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the alleged enforced disappearance of Mr. Mikalai Statkevich.Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the use of repeated and similar national security and counter-terrorism related charges against Messrs. Faisal Ahmed Mohamed Radwan, Al-Taher Mohamed Abdulaziz Masood, Ibrahim Yehia Ibrahim Mohamed Abuhag, Mostafa Awany Ali Soliman, Mahmoud Salah Mohamed Abulfad, Asser Mohamed Zahr Al-Deen Abdulwarth, Essam Ahmed Mahmoud Al-Hadad, Gehad Essam Ahmed Mahmoud Al-Hadad, Anas Mohamed Mohamed Ibrahim Al-Beltagy, Mostafa Gamal Awad El Sayed, Mohamed Osama Mohamed El Desouky Abu El Ata, Abdelfatah Zaky Elbastawisy Elseidy, Hisham Jaafar, Hossam Othman, and Tawfiq Ghanem. Their cases have allegedly involved arbitrary detention, enforced disappearance, torture and ill-treatment in detention, and denial of both due process and a fair trial (including double jeopardy), in apparent violation of Egypt’s obligations under international human rights law, including the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) and the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CAT).Alleged victims: 16 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the death penalty against Mr. Shahzad Masih, Mr. Qaiser Ayub and Mr. Amoon Ayub for blasphemy, despite a reported failure by the Prosecution to present proof beyond reasonable doubt and that the crime does not meet the threshold of “most serious crimes” as required under international law when the death penalty is imposed.Alleged victims: 3 More details... |
19 Jan 2026 |
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Información recibida en relación con la vida y la integridad personal de las siguientes personas indígenas, autoridades y guardabosques voluntarios y defensores de los derechos humanos ambientales de sus comunidades en el Territorio Mayangna Sauni As (TMSA), en la Región Autónoma de la Costa Caribe Norte (RACCN). Alleged victims: 8 More details... | |
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Information received concerning allegations of the enforced disappearance and incommunicado detention since 22 December 2024 of Sudanese lawyer Khaled Omar Al-Sadiq. Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Información recibida en relación con la desaparición forzada durante más de 60 horas, desde el 8 de agosto de 2025 a las 4:00 pm hasta la tarde del 11 de agosto de 2025 y la detención arbitraria e imputación de la defensora de los derechos humanos, la Sra. Martha Lía Grajales. Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Information received concerning Mr. Babak Alipour, Mr. Vahid Bani Amerian, Mr. Akbar (Shahrokh) Daneshvarkar, Mr. Pouya Ghobadi, Mr. Abolhassan Montazer and Mr. Seyyed Mohammad Taghavi Sangdehi, who are reportedly at imminent risk of execution, following an unfair trial marred by torture allegations.Alleged victims: 6 More details... |
24 Oct 2025 |
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Informations reçues sur les violations des droits humains commises contre les défenseurs et militants des droits humains, M. René Koffi Missode et M. Foly Satchivi, notamment les arrestations arbitraires, les détentions, la torture, les disparitions forcées et les campagnes de diffamation, qui semblent être des représailles directes contre le soutien public des militants aux manifestations au Togo les 5-6 juin et 25-28 juin 2025. Nous tenons à souligner les informations reçues concernant la disparition forcée continue et la détérioration de l'état de santé de M. Missode, qui est a besoin de soins médicaux en raison de ses blessures subies par la torture.Alleged victims: 2 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the arrest and prolonged arbitrary detention of artist Yaxia'er Xiaohelaiti, and the enforced disappearance of academic Rahile Dawut, both belonging to the Uyghurs communities. Both appear to be related with the legitimate exercise of their cultural rights and freedom of expression, and are alleged to be examples of a broader patterns of similar violations towards Uyghurs individuals in Xinjiang.Alleged victims: 2 More details... | |
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Informations reçues concernant l’interdiction d’entrée sur le territoire algérien de Mme Nassera Dutour, présidente du Collectif des Familles de Disparu·e·s en Algérie (CFDA) et de SOS Disparus, qui s’inscrit dans un contexte de restrictions visant leurs membres et les familles des disparus, les empêchant de mener leur travail légitime en faveur des droits humains. Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
24 Oct 2025 |
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Información recibida en relación a la supuesta adopción de amplios recortes presupuestarios, restructuraciones institucionales, y trabas administrativas o financieras que afectan la labor, funciones, y jerarquía institucional de las entidades abocadas a la realización de políticas de verdad, justicia, reparación y memorialización de las graves violaciones de derechos humanos cometidas durante la dictadura militar de 1976-1983, así como en relación a las supuestas dilaciones registradas en los años 2024 y 2025 en el procesamiento de las reparaciones de las víctimas.Alleged victims: - More details... |
29 Oct 2025 |
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Information received about Syria’s plan to incorporate “foreign fighters” into the Syrian Army and the international obligation of the Syrian caretaker authorities to ensure accountability for alleged violations of international human rights law, international humanitarian law and international criminal law during the armed conflict in Syria against the former al-Assad Government from 2011 to 2024, and in the period since then. Similar issues arise in relation to accountability for Syrian nationals formerly associated with non-state armed groups who have since been incorporated into the Syrian Army.Alleged victims: - More details... |
09 Sep 2025 |
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Información recibida en relación con la desaparición forzada del señor Brooklyn Rivera, una persona indígena perteneciente al Pueblo Miskitu, quien además es diputado titular de la Asamblea Nacional.Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Information received regarding the alleged arbitrary detention and ill-treatment of an Indian human rights defender while transiting through Dubai en route to Kenya in June 2025. copy to India.Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Informations reçues concernant notamment l’enlèvement et la disparition forcée de M. El Bachir Thiam, âgé de 36 ans, en date du 8 mai 2025 dans la ville de Kati (environ 15 kilomètres de Bamako) par un groupe d’au moins cinq hommes encagoulés et non identifiés soupçonnés d’être des agents de renseignement maliens, et plus particulièrement de l’Agence Nationale de la Sécurité d’Etat (ANSE) ou des éléments de la gendarmerie du Camp I de Bamako. M. Thiam est notamment journaliste de profession au site Web MaliActu et membre de plusieurs organisations de la société civile et de mouvements politiques, notamment le parti politique Yelema – Le Changement, formation politique dirigée par l’ancien Premier ministre Moussa Mara, le Collectif Sirako ainsi qu’un mouvement de jeunes qui réclament le retour à l’ordre constitutionnel dont il sert de porte-parole et de chargé de communication.Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Information received regarding the alleged extra-judicial killings of journalist and human rights defender Abdul Latif Baloch on 24 May 2025 and of his son, Saif Baloch, found dead on 26 March 2025, in Awaran district, Balochistan province in Pakistan, and the targeting of members of Abdul Latif Baloch’s extended family, as well as with regard to the arrest of human rights defender Gulzar Dost on 6 July 2025 in Kech district in Balochistan.Alleged victims: 2 More details... | |
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Alarm at the attacks by armed groups on the Syrian Druze communities of Syria on and since the 13th of July 2025, including sexual and gender based violence against Druze women and girls. Alleged victims: 1000 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the death of Mr. Tulku Hungkar Dorje Rinpoche, a Tibetan spiritual leader, who died in custody in Viet Nam on 28 March 2025. Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
07 Oct 2025 |
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Information received concerning the steps taken by the Government of Germany to address the legacy of gross human rights violations committed at the Sociedad Benefactora y Educacional Dignidad (Colonia Dignidad) - including in collaboration with the military regime of Augusto Pinochet - and, in particular, on the work of the Chilean-German Joint Commission to Address the Historical Memory of Colonia Dignidad and the Integration of Victims, and on the measures taken to ensure accountability of the alleged perpetrators and accomplices of these crimes.Alleged victims: - More details... |
17 Oct 2025 |
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Information received concerning the death of Mr. Tulku Hungkar Dorje Rinpoche, a Tibetan spiritual leader, who died in custody in Viet Nam on 28 March 2025. Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
04 Oct 2025 |
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Información recibida en relación con las medidas adoptadas por el gobierno de Chile para abordar el legado de las graves violaciones de derechos humanos cometidas en la Sociedad Benefactora y Educacional Dignidad (Colonia Dignidad), incluido en colaboración con el régimen militar de Augusto Pinochet, y, en particular, sobre la labor de la Comisión Mixta Chileno-Alemana para Abordar la Memoria Histórica de Colonia Dignidad y la Integración de las Víctimas, y la participación de las víctimas en la misma, así como sobre el proceso de expropiación del predio de la antigua Colonia Dignidad declarado monumento histórico.Alleged victims: - More details... |
08 Oct 2025 (Ack.) 20 Nov 2025 |
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Información recibida sobre el riesgo inminente de deportación desde los Estados Unidos de varias personas venezolanas disidentes y defensoras de derechos humanos hacia Venezuela o terceros países. Entre ellas se encontrarían personas, quienes, de ser retornados a Venezuela, enfrentarían un riesgo fundado de detención arbitraria, malos tratos o incluso tortura, em violación del derecho internacional de los derechos humanos y del derecho de refugiados. Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Information received concerning the removal of Venezuelan nationals by U.S. authorities to the Centro de Confinamiento Contra el Terrorismo (Terrorism Confinement Center - CECOT) and other penitentiary facilities in El Salvador, followed by their subsequent transfer to Venezuela. These removals reportedly involved individuals with pending asylum claims, as well as persons with serious health conditions, psychosocial disabilities or mental health disorders, requiring specialised care. We further express concern regarding the imminent removal of asylum seekers, including human rights defenders and political dissidents, from the United States to their country of origin or to a third country, which may place them at risk of serious human rights violations. Alleged victims: 4 More details... | |
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Información recibida en relación con la deportación de ciudadanos venezolanos por parte de autoridades de los Estados Unidos hacia el Centro de Confinamiento del Terrorismo (CECOT) y su posterior traslado a Venezuela. Según se informa, estas deportaciones se habrían llevaron a cabo sin una evaluación individualizada de los riesgos personales a los que se enfrentaban los deportados, incluidos aquellos que solicitaron protección internacional como solicitantes de asilo. Expresamos nuestra profunda preocupación por la aparente falta de acceso a recursos legales efectivos durante su estancia en El Salvador, lo que les privó de una oportunidad significativa para impugnar la legalidad de su detención y deportación. Además, nos alarman los informes que indican un deterioro progresivo del espacio cívico, que afecta especialmente a las organizaciones de la sociedad civil que han tratado de supervisar, intervenir o acompañar estos procesos de deportación.Alleged victims: - More details... |
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Concerns received regarding (a) the arrest, detention and acts tantamount to enforced disappearance of at least 221 journalists or former journalists on the basis of various laws, including Myanmar’s 2014 Counter-Terrorism Law (The Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Law No. 23/2014), as unlawfully amended by the military in 2021 and 2023, at least 51 of whom are still detained in prison, including on charges or convictions related to terrorism; (b) the abuse of counter-terrorism legislation to stifle dissent and restrict legitimate activities by journalists and civil society; and (c) vague and overbroad provisions in Myanmar’s 2014 Counter-Terrorism Law and the unlawful amendments of 2021 and 2023 (State Administration Council laws No. 21/2021 and No. 56/2024), and in the counter-terrorism rules unlawfully enacted in March 2023 (Notification No. (239/2023)).Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Information received concerning extremely serious allegations of torture and/or other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, involving torture of a sexual nature or sexualized ill-treatment against Ukrainian civilians, by Russian military forces and occupying authorities in Ukraine, within the context of the full-scale armed attack by the Russian Federation against Ukraine. Alleged victims: 2 More details... | |
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Information received concerning a reported surge in human rights violations of a transnational nature in the Greater Mekong Subregion, including Cambodia, Lao Peoples’ Democratic Republic, Thailand and Viet Nam, Malaysia and China.Alleged victims: 12 More details... |
03 Oct 2025 (Ack.) 19 Nov 2025 |
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Information received concerning a reported surge in human rights violations of a transnational nature in the Greater Mekong Subregion, including Cambodia, Lao Peoples’ Democratic Republic, Thailand, and Viet Nam, Malaysia and China. Alleged victims: 67 More details... |
08 Aug 2025 (Ack.) |
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Information received concerning a reported surge in human rights violations of a transnational nature in the Greater Mekong Subregion, including Cambodia, Lao Peoples’ Democratic Republic, Thailand and Viet Nam, Malaysia and China. In particular, we would like to bring to your Excellency’s Government attention the allegations of arbitrary detention Ms. Nuon Toeun and Ms. Praphan Pipattanamporn, for simply expressing their dissenting views critical of the monarchy. Alleged victims: 2 More details... | |
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Information received concerning a reported surge in human rights violations of a transnational nature in the Greater Mekong Subregion, including Cambodia, Lao Peoples’ Democratic Republic, Thailand and Viet Nam, Malaysia and China. Alleged victims: 16 More details... | |
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Information received concerning a reported surge in human rights violations of a transnational nature against activists, human rights defenders and ethnic and religious minorities from China who have fled to other countries. Alleged victims: 50 More details... | |
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Information received concerning a reported surge in human rights violations of a transnational nature in the Greater Mekong Subregion, including Cambodia, Lao Peoples’ Democratic Republic, Thailand and Viet Nam, Malaysia and China. Alleged victims: 8 More details... | |
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Information received concerning a reported surge in human rights violations of a transnational nature in the Greater Mekong Subregion, including Cambodia, Lao Peoples’ Democratic Republic, Thailand and Viet Nam, Malaysia and China. Alleged victims: 75 More details... | |
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Información recibida en relación con amenazas en contra de la defensora de los derechos humanos Virginia Garay Cazares.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
23 Sep 2025 |
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Information received concerning the prolonged failure to investigate effectively, prosecute and punish those responsible of gross human rights violations, including extra-judicial executions and enforced disappearances, within the context of the Sri Lankan civil war. Alleged victims: - More details... |
16 Sep 2025 (Ack.) |
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Information received concerning the alleged arbitrary detention, sentencing and ill-treatment in prison of Ms. Namkyi. Ms. Namkyi is a woman human rights defender, from a nomadic pastoral family from the Aba (Ngaba) Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, who peacefully expressed support for the Dalai Lama and the freedom and dignity of the Tibetan people. Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
18 Sep 2025 |
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Information regarding the continued commission of serious human rights violations against Alawite women and girls in the coastal areas of the Syrian Arab Republic since February 2025 until the present. These violations reportedly include a pattern of targeted abductions, enforced disappearances, and other forms of gender-based violence, affecting women and girls, allegedly on the basis of their Alawite religious identity. Among the multiple cases brought to our attention, we would particularly like to highlight the situation of a number of victims that have been reported to the Ministry of Interior of the Provisional Government of the Arab Republic of Syria and have been registered as cases Nos. 206, 73, 330, and 400, in which women and girls were reportedly kidnapped or forcibly disappeared, with no meaningful investigative steps or protective measures reportedly taken by the transitional government to initiate accountability or prevent further such violations.Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Information received concerning the right to freedom of religion or belief of Tibetan Buddhists, particularly regarding the succession of the 14th Dalai Lama. We are concerned about alleged efforts to interfere in the ‘reincarnation’ of the 14th Dalai Lama and in his role on his succession. We are further concerned about legislation passed by China to assert State control over this process through the 2007 law on ‘Measures on the Management of the Reincarnation of Living Buddhas’ and the 2017 Religious Affairs Regulation. We are also concerned about the continued enforced disappearance of Gedhun Cheokyi Nyima, the 11th Panchen Lama recognised by the 14th Dalai Lama. Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
18 Sep 2025 |
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Information received concerning the ongoing crackdown of political opposition and civil society in Tanzania, as well as the detention of prominent opposition leaders Mr. Tundu Lissu and Mr. Mdude Nyagali, which seems to be directly connected to their political activity and criticism of the Government, as well as the blocking of the social media platform “X” across the country. These arrests and ongoing detention and blocking of digital platform takes place only months before the Presidential election scheduled to take place in October 2025.Alleged victims: 2 More details... |
30 Sep 2025 |
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Information received concerning the establishment of a National Commission on Transitional Justice and a National Commission on Missing Persons in Syria to address the gross violations of international human rights law and serious violations of international humanitarian law committed against civilians in Syria.Alleged victims: - More details... |
08 Sep 2025 |
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Información recibida en relación con la desaparición forzada durante 32 horas y la detención arbitraria de la defensora de los derechos humanos y abogada Sra. Ruth López. Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
30 Oct 2025 (Ack.) |
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Information received concerning allegations of severe environmental, climate and human rights impact of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) and the Tilenga and Kingfisher Projects. Based on information received, EACOP Tanzania and Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation, which are registered under your Excellency Government’s jurisdiction, is a shareholder of the mentioned projects.Alleged victims: - More details... |
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Information received concerning allegations of severe environmental, climate and human rights impact of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) and the Tilenga and Kingfisher Projects. Based on information received, the Projects are being developed by EACOP Ltd., which is registered under your Excellency’s jurisdiction. Alleged victims: - More details... |
21 Nov 2025 |
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Follow up on the concerns expressed on the letter previously sent (see UGA 4/2024), with updated information regarding allegations of severe human rights impacts, environmental and climate impacts associated with the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) and the Tilenga and Kingfisher projects, including reports of an alarming pattern of repression and human rights violations targeting environmental human rights defenders, including women human rights defenders in Uganda protecting their rights and the environment that are impacted by said projects. These issues have previously been communicated to your Excellency's Government also in letters UGA 1/2020; UGA 2/2023; and UGA 3/2023.Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Informations reçues concernant des allégations relatives aux graves incidences de l'oléoduc de pétrole brut d'Afrique de l'Est (EACOP) et des projets Tilenga et Kingfisher sur l'environnement, le climat et les droits humains. Sur la base des informations reçues, Total fait partie de la coentreprise qui développe les projets. Alleged victims: - More details... |
15 Sep 2025 17 Sep 2025 |
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Information received concerning allegations of the severe environmental, climate and human rights impacts of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) and the Tilenga and Kingfisher Projects. Based on information received, Total Energies E&P Uganda is a shareholder of these projects.Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Information received concerning allegations of the severe environmental, climate and human rights impacts of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) and the Tilenga and Kingfisher Projects. Based on information received, the The Standard Bank of South Africa Limited provided financing to these projects. Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Information received concerning allegations of the severe environmental, climate and human rights impacts of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) and the Tilenga and Kingfisher Projects. Based on information received, the Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector provided financing to these projects.Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Information received concerning allegations of the severe environmental, climate and human rights impacts of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) and the Tilenga and Kingfisher Projects. Based on information received, Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation is a shareholder of these projects.Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Information received concerning allegations of the severe environmental, climate and human rights impacts of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) and the Tilenga and Kingfisher Projects. Based on information received, Stanbic Bank Uganda Limited provided funding to these projects.Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Information received concerning allegations of severe environmental, climate and human rights impact of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) and the Tilenga and Kingfisher Projects. Based on information received, the Projects are receiving funding from several financial institutions including the Standard Bank of South Africa Limited, which is registered under your Excellency’s Government’s jurisdiction. Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Information received concerning allegations of the severe environmental, climate and human rights impacts of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) and the Tilenga and Kingfisher Projects. Based on information received, KCB Bank Uganda Ltd provided financing to these projects. Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Information received concerning allegations of the severe environmental, climate and human rights impacts of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) and the Tilenga and Kingfisher Projects. Based on information received, an entity from the Islamic Development Bank Group, The Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector, provided financing to these projects.Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Information received concerning seriousness of the human rights impact of military attacks on the people of Iran, as raised in recent communications to the United States of America (USA 20/2025) and Israel ( ISR16/2025), we are concerned by reports of human rights violations by the Islamic Republic of Iran and widespread crackdowns following the hostilities since 13 June 2025 and after the ceasefire.Alleged victims: 3 More details... |
18 Sep 2025 |
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Informations reçues concernant des allégations relatives aux graves incidences de l'oléoduc de pétrole brut d'Afrique de l'Est (EACOP) et des projets Tilenga et Kingfisher sur l'environnement, le climat et les droits humains. Sur la base des informations reçues, Total fait partie de la coentreprise qui développe les projets et nous écrivons au gouvernement de votre Excellence étant donné que la société est enregistrée sous sa juridiction. Alleged victims: - More details... |
16 Dec 2025 |
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Information received concerning allegations of severe environmental, climate and human rights impact of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) and the Tilenga and Kingfisher Projects. Based on information received, the Projects are receiving funding from several financial institutions including the African Export-Import Bank, which is registered under your Excellency’s Government’s jurisdiction. Alleged victims: - More details... |
27 Aug 2025 |
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Information received concerning allegations of the severe environmental, climate and human rights impacts of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) and the Tilenga and Kingfisher Projects. Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Information received concerning allegations of the severe environmental, climate and human rights impacts of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) and the Tilenga and Kingfisher Projects. Alleged victims: - More details... |
09 Sep 2025 |
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Information received concerning allegations of the severe environmental, climate and human rights impacts of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) and the Tilenga and Kingfisher Projects. Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Information received concerning allegations of the severe environmental, climate and human rights impacts of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) and the Tilenga and Kingfisher Projects. Based on information received, China National Offshore Oil Corporation is a shareholder of these projects.Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Information received concerning allegations of severe environmental, climate and human rights impact of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) and the Tilenga and Kingfisher Projects. Based on information received, the China National Offshore Oil Corporation, which is registered under your Excellency’s jurisdiction, is a stakeholder of such projects.Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Information received concerning allegations of the severe environmental, climate and human rights impacts of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) and the Tilenga and Kingfisher Projects. Based on information received, the African Import-Export Bank provided financing to these projects.Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Informations que nous avons concernant des violations flagrantes des droits humains et des violations graves du droit international humanitaire qui ont été signalées en rapport avec les activités du Groupe Wagner et/ou de l'Africa Corps aux côtés des Forces armées maliennes (FAMa). Il s'agit notamment d'exécutions extrajudiciaires et d'autres meurtres, de détentions arbitraires, de disparitions forcées, de ciblage de communautés minoritaires, y compris des actes de torture ou d’autres peines ou traitement cruel, inhumain ou dégradant ainsi que de pillages et de destructions de biens généralisés et systématiques. Nous voudrions rappeler que par le passé, les titulaires de mandat ont déjà attiré l'attention du Gouvernement de votre Excellence sur les entreprises militaires menées par le Groupe Wagner et les FAMa (MLI 3/2022, MLI 2/2025). De plus, nous rappelons que par le passé, plusieurs titulaires de mandat ont formulé des recommandations concernant les mesures antiterroristes au Mali et ont encouragé le Gouvernement de votre Excellence à veiller à ce que ces mesures soient conformes au droit international des droits humains et au droit international humanitaire (MLI 1/2023).Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Information received concerning the alleged enforced disappearance and arbitrary detention of essential healthcare workers in Gaza, who were reportedly arrested at their workplaces, homes or while passing through military checkpoints. Since the outbreak of the military assault on Gaza in October 2023, estimates indicate that over 250 healthcare workers have been detained by the Israeli Defence Forces, with almost 150 remaining in custody. The fate and whereabouts of many of them remain unknown. At least 70 detainees have reportedly died in custody, including four medical professionals and healthcare workers (Dr. Adnan Al Bursh, Dr. Iyad Al Rantisi, Dr. Ziad Al Dalou and Mr. Abu Hamdan Anaba). Furthermore, and according to information received, detainees are allegedly held in conditions that do not conform with international standards on humane and dignified treatment, while there continue to be serious and multiple reports of torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, including physical, psychological, and sexual violence, medical neglect, and starvation. Alleged victims: 33 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the reported deliberate attack by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) on 23 March 2025, against civilian medical and emergency personnel, killing fifteen (15) individuals protected under international humanitarian law (IHL), including: eight (8) members of the Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS): Mr. Ashraf Abu Labda, Mr. Raed Al-Sherif, Mr. Refaat Radwan, Mr. Saleh Moammar, Mr. Ezzeldin Shaat, Mr. Mohamed Al-Hila, Mr. Mohamed Bahlul, and Mr. Mostafa Khafaga, six (6) members of the Palestinian Civil Defense, and one (1) United Nations staff member, Mr. Kamal Abdullah Shahtout. The PRCS health workers were on duty wearing and travelling in vehicles clearly marked with protective emblems. Autopsy reports of the eight victims from the PRCS, whose bodies were recovered from a makeshift mass grave on 30 March 2025 – one week after the incident – along with witnesses’ accounts and a forensic analysis of video footage from the event, provide conclusive evidence indicating that the killings were intentional and therefore amount to crimes under international law. After the killings, those responsible buried the bodies of the victims in an unmarked mass grave, destroyed and also buried their vehicles in an attempt to conceal the evidence of the attack. Furthermore, one PRCS volunteer, Mr. Mundhir Abed, was arrested, detained at the site of the attack and reportedly tortured before his release 12 hours later. Another PRCS paramedic, Mr. Asaad Al Nassasrah, was detained during the attack, forcibly disappeared by the IDF and subjected to torture and other forms of ill-treatment until his release on 30 April 2025. Alleged victims: 12 More details... | |
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Information received concerning new allegations of grave violations of the rights of Indigenous Peoples and of other affected communities near or inside Ruaha National Park (RUNAPA) in Tanzania, in the Great Ruaha River Basin. Alleged human rights violations include the threat of forced evictions, involuntary resettlement, prohibition of access to farm and grazing lands, cattle seizure, excessive use of force, enforced disappearances, and extrajudicial killings by Tanzania National Parks Authorities (TANAPA). RUNAPA was one of the parks involved in the Resilient Natural Resource Management Tourism and Growth (REGROW) project, which was funded by the World Bank with the aim of developing protected areas to increase tourism in southern Tanzania. Alleged victims: 84800 More details... | |
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Information received concerning new allegations of grave violations of the rights of Indigenous Peoples and of other affected communities near or inside Ruaha National Park (RUNAPA) in Tanzania, in the Great Ruaha River Basin. Alleged human rights violations include the threat of forced evictions, involuntary resettlement, prohibition of access to farm and grazing lands, cattle seizure, excessive use of force, enforced disappearances, and extrajudicial killings by Tanzania National Parks Authorities (TANAPA). RUNAPA was one of the parks involved in the Resilient Natural Resource Management Tourism and Growth (REGROW) project, which was funded by the World Bank with the aim of developing protected areas to increase tourism in southern Tanzania. Alleged victims: 84800 More details... |
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Information received concerning the military strikes conducted by the United States Armed Forces on Iran on 22 June 2025, following strikes on Iran by Israel on 13 June 2025. These strikes, which reportedly targeted Iranian nuclear facilities, raise grave questions about compliance with fundamental obligations under international law, including the prohibition on the use of force, non-intervention, respect for State sovereignty, the international crime of aggression, and international human rights law. We are gravely concerned at the threats of additional escalation, including the further targeting of nuclear facilities, which could lead to devastating consequences for human rights, in particular for the rights to life, security of person, health and a healthy environment. Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Información recibida en relación con la aprobación en el Congreso de la República del proyecto de ley que proponen la amnistia a miembros de las Fuerzas Armadas, Policía, miembros de comités de autodefensa y funcionarios del Estado sin sentencia firme por “casos vinculados a la lucha contra el terrorismo en el periodo 1980 2000.Alleged victims: - More details... |
15 Aug 2025 |
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Información recibida sobre declaraciones públicas de un alto funcionario del poder ejecutivo en contra de varias organizaciones no gubernamentales- incluidas la organización no gubernamental Programa Venezolano de Educación-Acción en Derechos Humanos (PROVEA), FORO PENAL y MÉDICOS UNIDOS DE VENEZUELA que tendrían por objeto desacreditar la labor de estas organizaciones y sus integrantes. Alleged victims: 5 More details... | |
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Información recibida en relación con el asesinato de la defensora de los derechos humanos y abogada indígena, la Sra. Sandra Domínguez Martínez, y de su esposo, tras haber sido desaparecidos en octubre de 2024. Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
12 Aug 2025 |
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Information received concerning the arbitrary deprivation of liberty, followed by enforced disappearance and torture of Ms. Agather Atuhaire and Mr. Boniface Mwangi, which are reported as a pattern of repression against human rights defenders, journalists, youth and opposition leaders, in the context of the campaigning period ahead of the presidential elections in Tanzania scheduled for October 2025. Alleged victims: 2 More details... |
30 Sep 2025 |
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Informations reçues concernant les obstacles institutionnels, judiciaires et politiques répétés dans la mise en œuvre du processus de justice transitionnelle décrit dans la loi organique n°2013-53.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
09 Oct 2025 |
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Información recibida en relación con a) el hallazgo de al menos tres crematorios clandestinos supuestamente utilizados por el crimen organizado en el municipio de Teuchitlán, Jalisco, y preocupaciones relacionadas al tratamiento de los restos óseos y pertenencias encontradas en la localidad b) las amenazas que afectarían a las personas y defensores de los derechos humanosque habrían participado en el hallazgo y que buscan a sus familiares desaparecidos en este contexto c) preocupaciones relacionadas a la llamada “crisis forense” que afectaría al país de manera generalizada d) la iniciativa de reforma a la Ley General en materia de Desaparición y la Ley General de Población en marzo de 2025 y sus posibles consecuencias sobre la búsqueda de personas desaparecidas en México.Alleged victims: 2 More details... |
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Information received concerning the prolonged arbitrary detention of hundreds of individuals for terrorism-related offences, as well the opacity of the procedures concerning their arrest, detention, and prosecution or release.Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Informations reçues concernant la détention arbitraire de et les poursuites judiciaires contre M. Moussa Tiangari au Niger depuis 2015. Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Information concerning the reported execution of Mr. Hamid Hosseinnezhad Heidaranlou, an Iranian political prisoner of Kurdish ethnicity from the town of Chaldoran, West Azerbaijan Province. We are gravely alarmed by reports and allegations of serious violations of international human rights law in connection with his arrest, trial, execution, and the refusal to return his remains to his family. Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
23 Jul 2025 |
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Information received concerning the alleged unlawful deportation to the People’s Republic of China, on 27 February 2025, of 40 Uyghurs with Chinese nationality (though the precise number is uncertain giving conflicting accounts), who were held in detention for over a decade in various locations, including at the Bangkok Immigration Detention Center, Suan Phlu. The deportation appears to have been carried out by the Thai authorities without the application of proper procedures to ensure that the customary and treaty norms of non-refoulement were strictly adhered to, and despite numerous calls and advocacy efforts against it, including by the United Nations, international human rights mechanisms, the National Human Rights Commission of Thailand, and civil society, all of which reminded the Government of Thailand of its international law obligations and the binding principles of international protection, including of non-refoulement.Alleged victims: - More details... |
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Information received concerning the alleged unlawful deportation from Thailand to the People’s Republic of China, on 27 February 2025, of 40 Uyghurs with Chinese nationality (though the precise number is uncertain giving conflicting accounts), who remained in detention for over a decade in various locations in Thailand, including at the Bangkok Immigration Detention Center, Suan Phlu. The deportation appears to have been carried out by the Thai authorities under pressure and without the application of proper procedures to ensure that the customary norms of non-refoulement were strictly adhered to. Despite numerous calls and advocacy efforts against the deportation and for access to the detained Uyghurs, including by the United Nations, international human rights mechanisms, the National Human Rights Commission of Thailand, and civil society. However, these calls were not heeded, and access was not permitted. Alleged victims: - More details... |
17 Jul 2025 |
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Information received concerning the arrest, arbitrary detention, enforced disappearance and mistreatment of leaders and members of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) since March 2025, including Ms. Mahrang Baloch, Ms. Beebow Baloch, Ms. Gulzadi Baloch, Mr. Sibghatullah Shahjee, and Mr. Bebarg Baloch. Alleged victims: 9 More details... | |
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Information received concerning allegations of arrest, enforced disappearance, torture and ill-treatment, and criminal prosecution, including on terrorism charges of four Egyptian citizens, Mr. Ali Ramdan Ali Ahmed, Mr. Ali Fathy Ali Mabrouk Qadeeb, Mr. Soliman Mawod Soliman Mohamed, and Mr. Emad Adel Abdulaziz Maaty, for expressing their opinions on social media about the economic situation in Egypt. We would also like to bring to the attention of your Excellency’s Government information we have received concerning the detention and multiple instances of enforced disappearance of a political activist, Mr. Ahmad Assayed Suleiman (also known as Ahmad Gika or Gika), who is at risk of further instances of enforced disappearance while he remains detained in pre-trial detention charged with terrorism-related offenses.Alleged victims: 5 More details... |
01 Jul 2025 |
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Information received concerning Mr. Mohamad al-Kayali, a national of the Syrian Arab Republic, held in a situation of deprivation of liberty in Türkiye. He is reportedly awaiting extradition to Saudi Arabia, where it is feared he may face torture and/or other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment or other irreparable harm.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
27 Jun 2025 |
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Informations reçues concernant l’enlèvement et la détention arbitraire de la journaliste Madame Aline Sandra Muhoza et sur la recrudescence alarmante de violations graves des droits humains à l’encontre de journalistes et toute personne en affiliation réelle ou supposée à l'opposition politique, ou celle de leurs proches, notamment à la veille des élections législatives, communales et locales que le pays organisera en 2025. Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Information received concerning recent deportations of Venezuelan and Salvadoran nationals from the United States to El Salvador, particularly those carried out under the Alien Enemies Act. We are concerned that the deportations and related detentions were not consistent with international human rights law, including the prohibitions on unlawful or arbitrary expulsion, freedom from arbitrary detention, the right to due process in the expulsion of migrants and asylum seekers, the right to family life and the rights of children, the obligation of non-refoulement, the prohibition on enforced disappearance, and the requirement of humane conditions of detention . We are also concerned about the designation of organized criminal groups such as the Tren de Aragua as terrorist organizations, and threats to the independence and authority of U.S. judges, and to the professional work of immigration lawyers, in cases where the deportation measures are being challenged. We are extremely alarmed by the imminent prospect of further deportations, in violation of international law. We urge your Excellency’s Government to review these laws, policies and practice to ensure that any measure taken complies with international human rights law and standards. Alleged victims: 108 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the alleged violence by police against peaceful protests that have been held by students and civil society simultaneously across Indonesia against the ratification of the revised Indonesian National Armed Forces Law (TNI Law), that seeks to expand the role of the military in domestic affairs, including allowing high-ranking military officers to hold concurrent civilian posts, and the appointment of retired military personnel to civilian posts. The protests started on 20 March 2025 in cities such as Jakarta, Medan, Bandung, Semarang, Solo, Yogyakarta, Surabaya, and Manado, and allegedly lasted over a week. The allegations of use of police violence, especially in Jakarta, Yogyakarta, Semarang and Manado, includes the use of batons, teargas and water cannons to disperse protestors. Information received also includes reports of arbitrary arrests, disappearances and detention of students, press affiliates and journalists, and of other restrictions of peaceful assemblies held by civil society organizations and groups, including human rights defenders, as well as digital intimidation. Alleged victims: - More details... |
16 Jun 2025 |
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Information reçues concernant les allégations d’enlèvement, de disparition forcée et de torture à l’encontre du défenseur des droits humains Abdoul Sacko, ainsi que la disparition forcée prolongée des défenseurs des droits humains Oumar Sylla et Mamadou Billo Bah.Alleged victims: 4 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the reported deprivation of liberty and enforced disappearance since 2014 of human rights defender Lok Nath Acharya, following his alleged detention in India and extradition to Bhutan, after he travelled to Malbazar in the West Bengal state of India in October 2014 to attend a human rights meeting.Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the reported deprivation of liberty and enforced disappearance since 2014 of human rights defender Lok Nath Acharya, following his alleged detention in India and extradition to Bhutan, after he travelled to Malbazar in the West Bengal state of India in October 2014 to attend a human rights meeting.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
02 Jul 2025 |
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Informations reçues concernant l'absence présumée de recours effectif et de réparations pour les victimes de violations graves des droits humains commises pendant la « Mission Afrique Centrale » ainsi que pour leurs descendants.Alleged victims: - More details... |
17 Jun 2025 |
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Informations avons reçues concernant l'absence alléguée de recours effectif et de réparation pour les victimes de violations graves des droits humains commises au cours de la « Mission Afrique Centrale » ainsi que pour leurs descendants.Alleged victims: - More details... |
19 Jun 2025 |
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Información recibida sobre las recientes deportaciones de extranjeros a El Salvador desde los Estados Unidos, en particular las realizadas en virtud de la Ley de Enemigos Extranjeros. Nos preocupa que su detención en El Salvador no sea compatible con el derecho internacional de los derechos humanos relativo a la libertad frente a la detención arbitraria, la prohibición de desaparición forzada y la revisión judicial de la detención, el requisito de condiciones humanas de detención, la libertad frente a la tortura y otros tratos o penas crueles, inhumanos o degradantes, y la prohibición de las desapariciones forzadas. También nos preocupa el riesgo de devolución de algunos nacionales venezolanos a Venezuela, en violación del derecho internacional. Instamos al Gobierno de su Excelencia a que garantice que las leyes y prácticas de detención cumplen con el derecho internacional de los derechos humanos, incluyendo la liberación inmediata de cualquier persona detenida arbitrariamente y facilitando su salida voluntaria de El Salvador y, asegurarse que estén protegidos contra la devolución. Al respecto, recordamos que El Salvador ha ratificado tanto el Pacto Internacional de Derechos Civiles y Políticos (30 de noviembre de 1979), la Convención sobre el Estatuto de los Refugiados de 1951 (28 de abril de 1983), el Protocolo sobre el Estatuto de los Refugiados de 1967 (28 de abril de 1983), la Convención contra la Tortura y Otros Tratos o Penas Crueles, Inhumanos o Degradantes (CAT) (17 de junio de 1996). Alleged victims: 108 More details... |
26 Jan 2026 |
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Information received concerning ongoing arbitrary deprivation of liberty of persons assigned to coercive psychiatric treatment as a result of their criminal prosecution for expressing dissent with the authorities, including Mr. Michail Liapiejka. We would also like to share with your Excellency’s Government information we have received regarding ongoing ill-treatment in detention of Mr. Andrei Navitski, Mr. Dzianis Salmanovich, including denial of medical care and exposure to conditions incompatible with their disabilities and health situation. Finally, we would like to bring to the attention of your Excellency’s Government information we have received about ill-treatment and deprivation of medical care of women prisoners, which lead to significant health deterioration and trauma, like in the case of Ms. Natallia Hersche, and, in extreme cases, lead to disabilities.Alleged victims: 4 More details... |
12 Jun 2025 |
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Informations reçues concernant notamment l’enlèvement et la disparition forcée de M. Alou Badara Sacko, un membre de plusieurs associations et mouvements de la société civile au Mali, y compris le Forum des organisations de la société civile (FOSC) du Mali et le Front « Touche pas à Mon Argent » dont il est l’un des porte-paroles. Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Informations reçues concernant l'arrestation, détention et extradition aux autorités camerounaises de M. Steve Akam, alias Ramon Cotta, par les autorités gabonaises, en relation directe avec ses vidéos TikTok dans lesquelles il a critiqué le Gouvernement du Cameroun. M. Akam aurait été soumis à la torture ou à d'autres formes de mauvais traitements et à une disparition forcée après son extradition vers le Cameroun.Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Informations reçues concernant l'arrestation, l’extradition, la disparition forcée, la condamnation et détention toujours en cours de M. Steve Akam, alias Ramon Cotta, en relation directe avec ses vidéos TikTok dans lesquelles il a critiqué le gouvernement du Cameroun.Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Information received concerning alleged violations of human rights against individuals belonging to religious minorities, particularly Alawites, in the coastal region of the Syrian Arab Republic since 6 March 2025. These violations include large-scale and systematic summary executions of civilians belonging to religious minorities; enforced disappearances; forced displacement of minority communities; looting and destruction of their homes and infrastructures; the obstruction of humanitarian aid and journalists’ access; as well as the imminent risk of further deaths of civilians from ongoing attacks.Alleged victims: 1476 More details... |
15 Apr 2025 |
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Information received regarding the efforts so far undertaken to develop and implement a transitional justice roadmap that will seek to ensure truth, justice, reparation, memorialization and guarantees of non-recurrence in Syria. Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Information received concerning the arrest without a warrant in September 2024 and the subsequent enforced disappearance of human rights defender Mr. Ahmed Mohamed Hamza Mohamed Hamza.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
26 May 2025 |
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Information received concerning ill-treatment of women detained in the correctional colony No. 24 in Zarechye, Homyel (Gomel) region, including Ms. Alena Hnauk, Ms. Viktoriya Kulsha and Ms. Volha Mayorava, and about the life-threatening condition of Ms. Viktoriya Kulsha. In addition, we would like to bring to your attention information we have received concerning health issues experienced by Ms. Iryna Takarchuk, detained in the women’s correctional colony No. 4 in Homyel (Gomel).Alleged victims: 4 More details... | |
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Información recibida en relación con el Proyecto de Directiva para la Búsqueda de Personas Desaparecidas durante el periodo de violencia de 1980 2000 (de ahora en adelante, “el Proyecto”), que busca implementar las disposiciones contenidas en la Ley N.°30470 (2016). Esto en referencia con su solicitud de asistencia técnica, recibida el 20 de diciembre de 2024. Alleged victims: - More details... |
20 Mar 2025 |
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Información recibida en relación con el desplazamiento forzado masivo, la exposición a la violencia generalizada y las violaciones generalizadas del derecho internacional humanitario y de los derechos humanos en el contexto del conflicto entre grupos armados no estatales en el departamento de Norte de Santander.Alleged victims: 135801 More details... | |
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Información recibida en relación con el desplazamiento forzado masivo, la exposición a la violencia generalizada y las violaciones generalizadas del derecho internacional humanitario y de los derechos humanos en el contexto del conflicto entre grupos armados no estatales en el departamento de Norte de Santander.Alleged victims: 135801 More details... | |
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Información recibida en relación con el desplazamiento forzado masivo, la exposición a la violencia generalizada y las violaciones generalizadas del derecho internacional humanitario y de los derechos humanos en el contexto del conflicto entre grupos armados no estatales en el departamento de Norte de Santander.Alleged victims: 135801 More details... |
13 May 2025 |
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Información recibida en relación con las alegadas medidas regresivas que afectarían los procesos de verdad, justicia, memoria y garantías de no-repetición en Argentina, tales como la planeada depuración del Archivo General de la Armada, los recortes de personal en entidades encargadas de implementar medidas de justicia transicional, y la puesta a la venta de sitios de memoria con presunto valor probatorio de las graves violaciones de derechos humanos cometidas durante la última dictadura militar.Alleged victims: - More details... |
05 May 2025 (Ack.) 27 May 2025 |
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Information received concerning the ongoing imprisonment of ten human rights defenders, Ding Jiaxi, Huang Qi, Huang Yunmin, Ilham Tohti, Qin Yongmin, Zhang Haitao and Zhao Haitong, serving prison sentences of ten years or longer, and the conditions of their detention. In addition, we wish to express our concern at the enforced disappearance of human rights defender Gao Zhisheng, whose fate and whereabouts are unknown since 2017. Alleged victims: 8 More details... |
29 Apr 2025 |
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Information received concerning the 90-day freeze of all federal grants and loans, including foreign aid, and stop-work orders, related to the Executive Orders ‘Reevaluating and realigning United States Foreign Aid’ and ‘Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI programs and Preferencing’, enacted on 20 January; as well as the Memorandum for Heads of Executive Departments and Agencies, M-25-13 and M-25-14, by the Executive Office of the President, Office of Management and Budget, that impose a ‘Temporary Pause of Agency Grant, Loan, and Other Financial Assistance Programs’, and then rescind the pause, respectively; and other specific notes and guidance related to the implementation of these and other recent executive orders . Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Information received concerning the alleged enforced disappearance of Egyptian-Turkish poet and writer, Mr. Abdulrahman Yusuf Al-Qaradawi, who was extradited to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on 8 January 2025, following his detention in Lebanon, reportedly on the basis of complaints related to destabilizing security in the UAE. We raised concerns about the possible extradition of Mr. Al-Qaradawi in a communication copied to your Excellency’s Government, UA LBN 1/2025 in which we noted that we had well-founded reasons to believe that Mr. Al-Qaradawi would face a significant risk of being subjected to arbitrary detention, torture or other forms of ill-treatment and enforced disappearance. Since his extradition to the UAE, Mr. Al-Qaradawi’s fate and whereabouts remain unknown. Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Information received concerning alleged recurring patterns of transnational repression, including the abduction often followed by the enforced disappearance, of Japanese nationals by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea since 1950.Alleged victims: 31 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the Law for the Cessation of UNRWA Activities, 5784 2024 and the Law for the Cessation of UNRWA Activities in the Territory of the State of Israel, 5784 2024, both adopted on 28 October 2024 (“the Laws”). Alleged victims: 2 More details... | |
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Información recibida sobre la implementación de la Ley del Sistema Nacional de Bases de Datos de ADN (decreto No. 57-2023), que limitaría la participación efectiva de la sociedad civil, incluyendo la de familias de personas migrantes desaparecidas, en los procesos de búsqueda e identificación de personas desaparecidas. Asimismo, quisiéramos llevar a la atención del Gobierno de su Excelencia preocupaciones sobre la posible transición del Banco de Datos Forenses de Migrantes No Localizados de Honduras, actualmente bajo un sistema de gobernabilidad mixta (gubernamental y no gubernamental), al nuevo Sistema Nacional de Bases de Datos de Honduras, de manejo exclusivamente estatal. Alleged victims: - More details... |
24 Apr 2025 |
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Information received concerning a series of acts and measures reportedly undertaken within the context of counter-terrorism operations in the province of Balochistan, including: a) alleged arbitrary arrests, acts of violence and mistreatment in detention, enforced disappearances, and extrajudicial killings of Baloch people; b) alleged excessive use of force against individuals, including peaceful protesters, seeking information about the forcibly disappeared in Balochistan and calling for justice and accountability; c) the misuse of certain administrative and legal counter-terrorism measures against Baloch activists and organizations, including the alleged designation of certain individuals as “proscribed persons” and arbitrary travel restrictions against prominent activists; d) alleged censorship of media outlets associated with the activities or events organised by the aforementioned activists; e) a reported proposal for legislative amendments to allow for preventive detention of individuals suspected of committing terrorism in Balochistan; and f) a reported proposal to establish internment centres for individuals suspected of committing terrorism in Balochistan. Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
09 Feb 2026 |
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Information received concerning the enforced disappearance of the journalist Mr. Arlindo Chissale. Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the alleged arbitrary arrest and detention, enforced disappearance and sentencing of Mr. Ekpar Asat. After eight years, there is no information regarding Mr. Asat's trial, a situation further aggravated by the alleged lack of independence of judges and lawyers in the Xinjiang region.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
17 Apr 2025 |
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Información recibida en relación con la deportación colectiva de migrantes, y en particular de más de 60.000 migrantes entre el 2 de octubre y 5 de noviembre de 2024, como resultado de la implementación de medidas operativas que facilitarían la repatriación y deportación de hasta 10.000 migrantes por semana sin una evaluación individualizada de sus necesidades de protección, lo que estaría en contra del principio de no devolución.Alleged victims: 60961 More details... |
22 Mar 2025 |
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Information we received concerning the alleged abduction and enforced disappearance of Mr. Kakule Kighihere, Mr. Kambale Kighusu Arsène, and Mr. Kasereka Kighusu Clovis in North-Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, by members of armed groups acting with the support or acquiescence of the Government of Rwanda. Alleged victims: 8 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the use of repeated and similar national security and counter-terrorism related charges against human rights defenders in detention, including Ms. Aisha al-Shater, who is serving a long-term sentence, and Ms. Hoda Abdel-Moneim and Mr. Ibrahim Metwally, who have been held in pre-trial detention for years. We also would like to bring to the attention of your Excellency’s Government the alleged poor prison conditions in which the human rights defenders are detained and their continued lack of access to appropriate healthcare. Alleged victims: 3 More details... |
06 Mar 2025 |
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Information received concerning the purported imminent extradition from Lebanon to Egypt or the United Arab Emirates (UAE) of Egyptian-Turkish citizen, Mr. Abdulrahman Yusuf Al-Qaradawi, who is held in detention in Lebanon reportedly on the basis of charges including spreading false news, and insulting the judiciary in Egypt and inciting to destabilize security in the UAE. We have well-founded reasons to believe that should Mr. Al-Qaradawi be extradited, he will face a significant risk of being subjected to torture or other forms of ill-treatment and enforced disappearance.Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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concerning the sentencing in October 2024 by the Huixian Municipal Court in Xinxiang, Henan Province, of woman human rights defender He Fangmei to five years and six months in prison and the apparent disappearance of two of her children.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
28 Feb 2025 |
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Información recibida en relación con la falta de avance en la implementación de la agenda de justicia transicional establecida en los Acuerdos de Paz de Chapultepec, el informe final de la Comisión de la Verdad respaldada por Naciones Unidas y las recomendaciones del informe de visita del Relator Especial para la promoción de la verdad, la justicia, la reparación y las garantías de no repetición.Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Information received concerning allegations of continued harassment and transnational repression suffered by the exiled Egyptian investigative journalist and human rights defender Ms. Basma Mostafa in Germany, Switzerland and other countries by alleged Egyptian State agents or agents apparently acting on behalf or with the acquiescence of Egyptian State authorities. Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the sentencing of journalist and human rights defender Mr. Duong Van Thai to 12 years in prison by the Hanoi People’s Court in October 2024. Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
19 Nov 2025 |
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Information received concerning the sentencing of journalist and human rights defender Mr. Duong Van Thai to 12 years in prison by the Hanoi People’s Court in October 2024. Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Information received updated concerning allegations of the severe environmental, climate and human rights impacts as well as a systematic pattern of oppression and human rights violations against environmental human rights defenders in Uganda in relation with the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) and the Tilenga and Kingfisher Projects. According to the information received these include at least 129 alleged arrests and detentions; the incommunicado detentions and ill-treatment of multiple environmental human rights defenders, including recurrent arrests and detentions; and forced disappearances; the forced eviction of more than 42 communities; and widespread judicial harassment. These attacks and threats appear to be directly related to the legitimate human rights activities of the environmental human rights defenders, especially their defence of the right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment. Reports indicate that such alleged pattern of human rights violations has been ongoing since at least 2022 and persists to this date. Alleged victims: 16 More details... | |
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Información recibida respecto de la aparente imposibilidad de tramitar querellas criminales por crímenes de lesa humanidad cometidos durante la dictadura franquista en tribunales del ámbito estatal, en contravención del artículo 2.3 de la Ley 20 /2022 de Memoria Democrática y de los estándares internacionales de derechos humanos.Alleged victims: 3 More details... |
19 Feb 2025 |
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Information received regarding the continuous unlawful detention and imprisonment following a secret military trial, the lack of access to a fair trial and an appeal, inadequate prison conditions, and the lack of an effective remedy and reparations for the multiple serious human rights violations including enforced disappearance and alleged torture and ill-treatment, to which Mr. Muhammad Idrees Khattak has been subjected to by the Pakistan authorities in the past five years, in relation to the exercise of his rights to freedom of association, of expression and his human rights work. Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Informations reçues concernant l’impunité pour les crimes commis découlant des événements qui se sont déroulés de 1989 à 1991, et de l’absence de justice pour la disparition forcée présumée de M. Oumar Sall, M. Abdoulaye Sall et de M. Amadou Mamadou Sow, et de réparations à leurs familles.Alleged victims: 6 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the recent death sentence against Ms. Varisheh Moradi. Ms. Moradi is the third woman political prisoner to receive the death penalty on charges of “baghy” in 2024. Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
12 Feb 2025 |
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Information received concerning the alleged arbitrary detention of three British children and their mother in al-Roj camp in the North-East of the Syrian Arab Republic. We further draw attention to the incommunicado detention of the mother within the camp from September to 12 November 2024, which exposed her to the risk of being subjected to an act tantamount to enforced disappearance. We previously expressed our concern for the health and safety of these individuals in UA GBR 18/2023 and regret that we did not receive a reply to this communication.Alleged victims: 4 More details... |
22 Jan 2025 |
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Information received concerning the apparently unjustified use of provisions of the Terrorism Act 2000, the Terrorism Act 2006, and the Sentencing Act 2020against political protesters, raising concerns about potential infringements of their fundamental rights. Alleged victims: 9 More details... |
24 Jan 2025 |
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Information received concerning the Lafarge forfeiture funds, corresponding to 687 million dollars, collected by the U.S. Government after Lafarge pled guilty to conspiracy to provide material support to terrorist organization. To date, there is no information on the intended use of the forfeited funds. Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Information received concerning reports of ongoing serious human rights violations following the general elections held in Mozambique on 9 October 2024, such as excessive and disproportionate use of force, including lethal force, by security forces against peaceful protesters, patterns of repression of demonstrations, including physical attacks, arbitrary arrests and detentions, as well as intimidation against journalists, lawyers and human rights defenders, and restrictions to access to information and freedom of media, including internet shutdowns. The described circumstances have reportedly led to the death of protesters and bystanders, including at least one child, and has left many injured. Alleged victims: - More details... |
25 Mar 2025 |
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Information received concerning recurring patterns of repression, including incommunicado detention and enforced disappearance, aimed at restricting artistic, cultural and religious expressions, and silencing human rights defenders and dissenting or opposing views critical of the Government.Alleged victims: 19 More details... |
13 Jan 2025 |
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Información recibida con relación a alegaciones sobre las condiciones inadecuadas de detención en Venezuela, que incluyen una sistémica falta de acceso adecuado a alimentación, agua y saneamiento, atención y tratamiento médicos en centros de detención, penitenciarios y preventivos. Dichas alegadas condiciones afectarían de manera particular a mujeres, personas adultas mayores y personas con discapacidad, entre otras. De manera particular y ejemplar, reportamos información sobre las condiciones de detención de las siguientes personas privadas de libertad: Anthony Michell Molina Ron, Emirlendris Carolina Benítez Rosales, María Auxiliadora Delgado Tabosky y Juan Carlos Marrufo Capozzi, Josnars Baduel, Oreste Alfredo Schiavo Lavieri, José Javier Tarazona Sánchez, Ramón Centeno Navas, Juan Nahir Zambrano Arias, Olvany Marian Gaspari Bracho, Uaiparú Güerrere López, José Ignacio Moreno Suárez, Luis Enrique Camacaro Meza, Dignora Hernández Castro, Williams Daniel Dávila Barrios, Perkins Asdrúbal Rocha Contreras, Yenny Lucia Barrios Torbello y Biagio Pilieri Gianninoto. Según las alegaciones, varias de estas personas habrían sido víctimas de desaparición forzada.Alleged victims: 57523 More details... | |
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Información recibida en relación con los proyectos de ley y de decretos que pueden afectar la persecución y sanción penal de delitos de lesa humanidad, así como las renovadas medidas que afectarían los procesos de verdad, memoria y garantías de no-repetición. Alleged victims: - More details... |
09 Jan 2025 (Ack.) 14 Feb 2025 |
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Information received concerning the situation of Mr. Aish Ali Husain Al-Harbi, a Saudi asylum seeker currently detained in Iraq, who is at imminent risk of extradition to Saudi Arabia, where there are well-founded reasons to believe that he will risk being subjected to torture or other forms of ill-treatment, enforced disappearance, and arbitrary deprivation of life. Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the “Draft Law on the Issuance of the Criminal Procedure Law No. 150 of 1950”, which would repeal the current Law No. 150 of 1950 on the Code of Criminal Procedure and any provision in contradiction of the draft law. Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Information received concerning the execution of two women and the life-imprisonment of nine women who were forcibly repatriated by China to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.Alleged victims: 11 More details... | |
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Information received concerning custodial deaths; overcrowded conditions and lack of access to basic amenities in detention centers; alleged torture, including of juveniles; as well as issues surrounding investigations, which disproportionately affect minority persons belonging to the Dalit Caste. In this respect, we refer to the illustrative case of the alleged secret transfer and death in custody of Mr. Sundar Harijan, a minority individual belonging to the Dalit caste, at the Rolpa Prison on 18 May 2022.Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the reported threats and intimidation of woman human rights defender Mrs. M. Nelum Kumuduni Jayasekara. Alleged victims: 2 More details... |
26 Dec 2024 |
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Information received concerning the alleged acts of intimidation and harassment, including through arbitrary travel restrictions and the filing of allegedly baseless criminal charges, against Ms. Mahrang Baloch. Ms. Baloch is a woman human rights defender and leader of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), a human rights movement established in response to alleged violations committed by the State of Pakistan against the Baloch community in Pakistan, in particular enforced disappearances. Ms. Mahrang Baloch was scheduled to travel to New York City to attend an award ceremony organized by TIME, in recognition for her human rights work and to mark her inclusion in the TIME100 Next list for 2024. Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the forthcoming expiration of the statute of limitation on 25 October 2024 for the killings of 84 individuals belonging to the Malay Muslim community, a religious minority group by security officials in the Tak Bai incident in October 2004, which would bring an end to ongoing attempts to prosecute those responsible. Alleged victims: 85 More details... |
30 Oct 2024 (Ack.) |
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Information received concerning alleged violations of human rights of persons deprived of liberty on criminal and administrative charges in Belarus, including ill-treatment in detention and unnecessary and disproportionate restrictions of the enjoyment of human rights of former convicts. Allegations of ill-treatment of the following prisoners: Mr. Viktar Babaryka, Ms. Alena Hnauk, Ms. Maria Kalesnikava (Kalesnikova), Ms. Viktoriya Kulsha, Ms. Alena Lazarchyk, Mr. Ihar Losik, Ms. Volha Mayorava, Mr. Uladzimir (Vladimir) Matskevich, Ms. Iryna Melkher, Ms. Palina Sharenda-Panasiuk, Mr. Mikalai (Nikolay) Statkevich, Mr. Valiantsin Stefanovic, Mr. Siarhei Tsikhanouski (Sergey Tihanovski), Mr. Maksim Znak and others.Alleged victims: 16 More details... |
20 Dec 2024 |
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Information received concerning allegations of escalating and systematic attacks by Russian armed forces against Ukraine’s electricity system, which pose real risks of an imminent nuclear disaster that could result in widespread and large-scale radioactive contamination, including loss of life and long-term health consequences for countless people in Ukraine, as well as Russia and other neighboring countries. We would also like to bring to your attention that the much-reduced electricity system of Ukraine, which is a result of attacks by Russian armed forces, has grave impacts for the human rights of people in vulnerable situations, particularly of children, older persons, persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups.Alleged victims: 37900000 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the arrest, detention and prosecution on espionage charges of the journalist Mr. Sulaiman Ahmad by the authorities of the Kurdish region of Iraq. Mr. Sulaiman Ahmad, also known as Sleman Mohammed Ahmed, is a journalist of Syrian nationality. Since 2018, he has worked for the local news agency “Rojnews” as a journalist and editor of its Arabic section. His journalistic work has included reporting on issues related to fundamental rights and freedoms, including the freedom of the press in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (K-RI). Notably, Mr. Ahmad covered the cases of the “Badinan Prisoners”, a group of journalists and activists from the Badinani ethnic group who were arrested in the wake of 2020 anti-Government protests. In this context, we wish to recall the communication AL IRQ 1/2017, in which Special Procedures mandate holders expressed their concerns about the killing of a journalist who also worked for the agency “Rojnews” in the Duhok Governorate, Kurdistan region. In this regard, I thank your Excellency’s Government for the response provided on 26 January 2018. Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the Resilient Natural Resource Management Tourism and Growth (REGROW) project in Tanzania, which aims to develop protected areas to increase tourism in the southern region of the country, and has allegedly resulted and continues to result in grave violations of the rights of Indigenous Peoples and of other affected communities near Ruaha National Park (RUNAPA). The alleged human rights violations include the threat of forced evictions, extrajudicial killings, excessive use of force, enforced disappearances, violence against women, and massive cattle seizures by Tanzania National Parks Authorities (TANAPA). The project has been developed with the support of and funded by the World Bank.Alleged victims: 21250 More details... |
17 Dec 2024 |
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Information received concerning the Resilient Natural Resource Management Tourism and Growth (REGROW) project in Tanzania, which aims to develop protected areas to increase tourism in the southern region of the country, and has allegedly resulted and continues to result in grave violations of the rights of Indigenous Peoples and of other affected communities near Ruaha National Park (RUNAPA). The alleged human rights violations include the threat of forced evictions, extrajudicial killings, excessive use of force, enforced disappearances, violence against women, and massive cattle seizures by Tanzania National Parks Authorities (TANAPA). The project has been developed with the support of and funded by the World Bank. The Special Procedures mandate-holders have sent several communications in the past raising concerns on allegations of forced evictions, attacks, intimidation and harassment of Indigenous Peoples and other affected population in different regions of Tanzania (TZA 2/2023, TZA 3/2021, TZA 2/2019, TZA 1/2017, TZA 1/2016, TZA 1/2015, TZA 1/2014, TZA 3/2013, TZA 2/2013, TZA 3/2009, TZA 1/2009). We thank your Excellency’s Government for the responses we have received to TZA 3/2021 and TZA 1/2015, however we regret that similar concerns still persist and have not been fully addressed or resolved by your Excellency’s Government. Alleged victims: 21250 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the alleged arbitrary detention and forcible return from Türkiye of an estimated 300 Eritreans, in violation of the non-refoulement principle. We also wish to bring to your attention information we have received concerning the imminent risk of refoulement from Türkiye of an additional group of approximately 50 Eritreans, at risk of being subjected to serious human rights violations, including torture, enforced disappearance and arbitrary detention, upon their return to Eritrea. Alleged victims: 350 More details... |
12 Dec 2024 |
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Información recibida en relación con la privación de libertad arbitraria y extendida del Sr. Jaime Enrique Navarrete Blandón y las inadecuadas condiciones carcelarias a las que estaría sujeto, mismas que podrían poner en peligro su vida y aumentar el riesgo de desaparición forzada, asi como prácticas de desaparición forzada y patrones generalizados de tortura y trato cruel, inhumano y degradante en detención. Alegaciones similares relativas a las condiciones en prisión en Nicaragua, y el subsecuente riesgo de muerte en custodia y de desaparición forzada, habrían sido ya llevadas a la atención del Gobierno de Su Excelencia mediante la comunicación NIC 4/2023. Lamentamos no haber recibido respuesta del Gobierno de Su Excelencia hasta la fecha. Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Información recibida en relación con la falta de cumplimiento de medidas cautelares otorgadas por la Comisión Interamericana de Derechos Humanos (CIDH) hacia la Sra. Miriam Miranda, defensora de derechos humanos y Coordinadora General de la Organización Fraternal Negra Hondureña (OFRANEH). OFRANEH es una organización que lucha por el pueblo Garífuna en Honduras y cuenta con un comité especializado en la investigación de desapariciones forzadas de personas garífunas en el país desde 2018. El Grupo de Trabajo sobre Desapariciones Forzadas o Involuntarias se reunió con la organización en marzo de 2023, en el marco de su visita oficial a Honduras.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
19 Dec 2024 |
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Information received concerning the ongoing and escalating crackdown, characterised by grave human rights violations, including enforced disappearances, against opposition political parties, civil society organizations, journalists and human rights defenders in Tanzania. In addition, we would also like to bring to the attention of your Excellency’s Government information about the alleged enforced disappearance of Mr. Deusdedith Soka, whose fate and whereabouts remains unknown.Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Information received concerning alleged measures of systematic repression against persons ostensibly affiliated with the Gülen Movement through the misuse of counter-terrorism legislation, and the concomitant impact on civil society, human rights defenders, political dissidents, and journalists. These measures include: (i) mass arrests, detentions, and judicial control orders; (ii) transnational renditions; (iii) the expansion of terrorist “grey lists”; and (iv) the misuse of surveillance powers.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
30 Oct 2024 |
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Information received concerning arbitrary travel restrictions against Ms. Sammi Deen Baloch that prevented her engagement with the Working Group on Enforced and Involuntary Disappearances and her participation at the 57th session of the Human Rights Council. Alleged victims: 2 More details... | |
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Información recibida en relación con las medidas regresivas de los procesos de verdad, justicia, reparación, memoria, y garantías de no repetición, incluida la derogación del decreto 715/2004 que creó la Unidad Especial de Investigación de la desaparición de niños en el ámbito de la Comisión Nacional por el Derecho a la Identidad (CONADI). Alleged victims: - More details... |
04 Dec 2024 |
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Información recibida en relación con actos de violencia generalizada contra mujeres periodistas y defensoras de derechos humanos, especialmente durante manifestaciones pacíficas. Asimismo, llamamos la atención de su Gobierno sobre la información recibida respecto a la falta de aplicación plena de la perspectiva de género en la actuación del Mecanismo Federal de Protección para Personas Defensoras de Derechos Humanos y Periodistas y los distintos programas, acciones y políticas públicas y en las asignaciones presupuestales, lo que tiene repercusiones sobre las intervenciones públicas para combatir y erradicar la violencia contra las mujeres y las niñas, incluida la violencia contra defensoras y periodistas.Alleged victims: - More details... |
18 Feb 2025 |
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Informations reçues concernant notamment l'interception de migrants en mer, l'accueil de migrants, y compris de victimes de la traite ou victimes potentielles, dans le cadre des procédures de débarquement dans les ports tunisiens et les allégations de manquement à l'obligation d'identifier et de fournir une assistance aux victimes, ce qui pourrait constituer une violation des obligations internationales, y compris du principe de non-refoulement et des droits humains des migrants, y compris des enfants, ainsi que de l'obligation d'assister et de protéger les victimes de la traite des personnes dans le cadre de mouvements mixtes.Alleged victims: - More details... |
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Information received concerning allegations of abductions, enforced disappearances and detention of individuals, including protestors, activists, lawyers, medical professionals and human rights defenders in relation to the protests that occured in June, July and August 2024, calling for the repeal of the proposed Finance Bill 2024/2025, and accountability from the Government.Alleged victims: 59 More details... |
03 Nov 2025 (Ack.) |
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Informations reçues concernant notamment l'interception des refugiés, demandeurs d’asile et migrants en mer, l'accueil de personnes, y compris de victimes de la traite ou victimes potentielles, dans le cadre des procédures de débarquement dans les ports tunisiens et des interceptions en mer par la Tunisie, avec laquelle l'Union européenne a signé un protocole d'accord, et les allégations de manquement à l'obligation d'identifier et de fournir une assistance aux victimes/survivants, ce qui pourrait constituer une violation des obligations internationales, y compris du principe de non-refoulement et des droits humains des refugiés, demandeurs d’asile et migrants, y compris des enfants, ainsi que de l'obligation d'assister et de protéger les victimes de la traite des personnes dans le cadre de mouvements mixtes.Alleged victims: - More details... |
04 Dec 2024 |
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Information reçues concernant l'enlèvement et la disparition forcée présumée des défenseurs des droits humains Oumar Sylla et Mamadou Billo Bah.Alleged victims: 2 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the alleged arbitrary detention of human rights defenders Ji Xiaolong and Chen Pinlin. Alleged victims: 2 More details... |
14 Nov 2024 |
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Information received concerning the alleged arrest and enforced disappearance for 48 hours, followed by the arbitrary detention and prosecution, including on charges of terrorism, of Mr. Ashraf Omar, for his work as a political cartoonist at AlManassa, an independent news website based in Cairo.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
15 Oct 2024 |
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Información recibida en relación con las medidas de índole financiera y presupuestaria adoptadas por el Ministerio de Hacienda que llevan al desfinanciamiento de la Unidad de Búsqueda de personas dadas por Desaparecidas en contexto y en razón del conflicto armado ((UBPD), ),obstaculizando seriamente su funcionamiento y actividades de búsqueda de personas dadas por desaparecidas en contexto y en razón del conflicto.Alleged victims: 111640 More details... |
13 Nov 2024 06 Jan 2025 |
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Información recibida en relación a alegaciones de detención y posterior desaparición forzada del Uaiparú Güerere López Señor en la cárcel Rodeo I en Caracas, y la presunta falta de acesco al tratamiento medical necesario.Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Información recibida en relación con alegaciones de graves violaciones de derechos humanos en el contexto de las elecciones presidenciales del 28 de julio de 2024 en la República Bolivariana de Venezuela, y las protestas posteriores a las mismas. Las alegaciones están asociadas con posibles detenciones arbitrarias generalizadas, uso excesivo de la fuerza contra manifestantes, desapariciones forzadas y muertes ilícitas por parte de agentes del orden y de grupos civiles. Adicionalmente quisiéramos señalar a la atención del Gobierno de su Excelencia la información recibida en relación con el alegado hostigamiento, persecución y judicialización de activistas, personas defensoras de derechos humanos, periodistas, abogados/as, miembros de partidos políticos de oposición y personas percibidas como opositoras y en general ciudadanos/as en ejercicio de sus derechos a la libertad de reunión pacífica o de expresión, así como violaciones al debido proceso y cancelación de pasaportes; alegaciones que afectan a un gran número de personas, incluyendo niñas, niños y adolescentes, personas mayores, personas con discapacidad, mujeres, personas LGBTIQ+ e Indígenas. Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Information received concerning the alleged enforced disappearance of soldiers, including officers of the National Guard of Ukraine, following their capture by the Russian armed forces at the Chornobyl Nuclear Powerplant on 24 February 2022, their subsequent transfer to the territory of the Russian Federation, through the territory of Belarus, their subsequent prolonged incommunicado detention, torture and ill-treatment.Alleged victims: 74 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the continuation of wide-spread violence against women and children, including human rights violations reportedly attributed to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), despite its commitments expressed in the above response. Allegations largely consist of sexual and gender-based violence, including rape, denial of sexual and reproductive health services, denial of assistance and protection for survivors of violence, trafficking, abduction and extrajudicial killings.Alleged victims: 25200000 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the enforced disappearance, cruel treatment, arbitrary detention and charging of Namatai Kwekweza, Robson Chere and Samuel Gwenzi. Alleged victims: 3 More details... |
09 Sep 2024 |
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Information received concerning alleged violations of the human rights of at least 250 male migrants, including minors, who have reportedly been, or are at risk of being, trafficked or sold into forced labour, after being arbitrarily detained and transported to an unofficial detention facility, formerly known as the Al-Jabal Hotel, under de facto control of the Libyan Arab Armed Forces (LAAF), near Sabha in southern Libya.Alleged victims: 250 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the alleged arbitrary deprivation of liberty, followed by acts tantamount to enforced disappearance of human rights defender and village tract leader Saw Doh Kyaw by soldiers of the State Administration Council (SAC). Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Information received concerning allegations of the recent alarming increase in the systematic targeting of Baha’i women, including through arrests, summoning for interrogation, enforced disappearance, raids on their homes and confiscation of their personal belongings. Alleged victims: 47 More details... |
28 Oct 2024 |
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Information received concerning allegations of arbitrary detention and judicial prosecution, including on terrorism charges, of five Egyptian citizens, Mr. Islam Maamon Maseer Mohamed, Mr. Mohamed Atef Eid Farahat, Mr. Mohamed Ahmed Ali, Mr. Mohamed Farag Mohamed Bioumy and Mr. Mahmoud Ismail Mohamed Abdulhamid, for expressing their opinions about the economic situation in Egypt on social media, through Facebook posts and TikTok videos.Alleged victims: 5 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the enforced disappearance of 23 Armenian soldiers and one civilian following their captivity by armed forces of Azerbaijan in Zangilan on 21 October 2020, followed by alleged torture, and unlawful killing of some of them. Alleged victims: 21 More details... |
27 Sep 2024 |
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Information received concerning allegations of pushbacks of at least 52 asylum-seekers by the Republic of Cyprus to the buffer zone, in violation of the principle of non-refoulement, and causing a serious negative impact on their physical and mental health by remaining stranded in the buffer zone.Alleged victims: 31 More details... |
30 Oct 2024 |
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Información recibida relativa a la presunta muerte bajo custodia del Señor Jorge Alejandro Muyshondt Álvarez de 46 años de edad, con doble nacionalidad salvadoreña y belga, el 7 de febrero de 2024, tras ser detenido por la Policía Nacional Civil el 09 de agosto de 2023, en la ciudad de Santa Tecla, La Libertad, sometido a desaparición forzada durante unos meses y mantenido en un régimen de incomunicación.Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Comentarios y sugerencias sobre los Decretos núms. 803 y 804 del 26 de julio de 2023, por los que fueron aprobadas las disposiciones transitorias especiales para ordenar el procesamiento de imputados detenidos en el marco del régimen de excepción en el contexto de la lucha contra grupos terroristas y otros grupos ilícitos, y reformas a la Ley contra el crimen organizado respectivamente. Asimismo, ofrecemos nuestros comentarios en relación con el Decreto núm. 928 del 3 de enero de 2024 mediante el cual se reforma la Ley especial contra actos de terrorismo. Alleged victims: - More details... |
15 Jul 2024 |
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Alarming information received concerning large number of executions of individuals convicted of terrorism-related offences, often without prior notification to families or lawyers, following unfair trials, including the use of forced confessions, and based on broad and ambiguous legal provisions. In addition, we would like to reiterate our concerns regarding allegations of continued grave violations of human rights suffered by death row prisoners in Al-Nasiriyah Central Prison, including acts of torture and ill-treatment and lack of medical care for serious and infectious diseases, which has resulted in scores of deaths in custody with impunity. Alleged victims: - More details... |
06 Aug 2024 |
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Information received concerning the annulment of the extradition order of a priest accused of crimes against humanity during the military dictatorship in Argentina in 1976. Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Information concerning the annulment of the extradition order of a priest accused of crimes against humanity during the military dictatorship in Argentina in 1976.Alleged victims: - More details... |
24 Jun 2024 (Ack.) 16 Jul 2024 |
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Information received concerning the alleged abduction and subsequent enforced disappearance from Nairobi of human rights defender and Rwandan refugee Yusuf Ahmed Gasana, and his alleged extraordinary rendition to Rwanda where he is believed to be currently detained.Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the alleged abduction and subsequent enforced disappearance from Nairobi of human rights defender and Rwandan refugee Yusuf Ahmed Gasana, and his alleged extraordinary rendition to Rwanda where he is believed to be currently detained.Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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nformation we have received concerning: (1) the criminal trial, conviction and sentencing of 100 individuals for terrorism-related charges in the Dak Lak Province in the Central Highlands of Viet Nam on 20 January 2024, in response to a lethal attack on two commune police stations in Dak Lak province on 11 June 2023; (2) the arrest and detention of suspects prior to the trial; (3) restrictions on media and social media reporting of the events; (4) the listing of the group Montagnards Stand for Justice (MSFJ) (Người Thượng vì công lý) as a terrorist organization on 6 March 2024; (5) steps taken to obtain the return to the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam of Vietnamese Montagnard refugees from Thailand; (6) the context of the treatment of Montagnard peoples in the Central Highlands; (7) restrictions on Montagnard minority religions in the Central Highlands; and (8) the killing of Mr Y Bum Bya in Ea Tu commune, Buon Ma Thuot District, Dak Lak Province, on 8 March 2024.Alleged victims: 9 More details... |
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nformation we have received concerning: (1) the criminal trial, conviction and sentencing of 100 individuals for terrorism-related charges in the Dak Lak Province in the Central Highlands of Viet Nam on 20 January 2024, in response to a lethal attack on two commune police stations in Dak Lak province on 11 June 2023; (2) the arrest and detention of suspects prior to the trial; (3) restrictions on media and social media reporting of the events; (4) the listing of the group Montagnards Stand for Justice (MSFJ) (Người Thượng vì công lý) as a terrorist organization on 6 March 2024; (5) steps taken to obtain the return to the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam of Vietnamese Montagnard refugees from Thailand; (6) the context of the treatment of Montagnard peoples in the Central Highlands; (7) restrictions on Montagnard minority religions in the Central Highlands; and (8) the killing of Mr Y Bum Bya in Ea Tu commune, Buon Ma Thuot District, Dak Lak Province, on 8 March 2024.Alleged victims: 9 More details... |
05 Jul 2024 (Ack.) |
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Information received concerning the alleged imminent execution of Mr. Abdullah Al-Derazi, Mr. Youssef al-Manasif and Mr. Jalal al-Labbad, who were sentenced to death for crimes that were reportedly committed when they were under the age of 18 and on the basis of confessions made after being subjected to torture and ill treatment. We would also like to bring to the attention of your Excellency’s Government information received regarding the practice of secret executions and the failure to return the bodies of executed individuals to family members. Alleged victims: 3 More details... |
09 Aug 2024 |
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Information received concerning the situation of over 60 older persons who are deprived of liberty in Belarus, including Mr. Vyachaslau Mikhaylavich Areshka, Mr. Vasil Tskihanavich Berasnieu, Ms. Alena Piatrouna Hnauk, Ms. Volha Uladzimirovna Mayorava, Ms. Iryna Aliaksandrauna Melkher, Mr. Mikalai Viktaravich Statkevich and Mr. Aliaksandr Ilich Yarashuk.Alleged victims: 64 More details... |
08 Aug 2024 |
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Information received concerning the alleged arbitrary and prolonged incommunicado detention, conviction and sentencing of woman human rights defender Xu Qin.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
07 Aug 2024 |
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Information received concerning the alleged arbitrary arrests and detentions and other alleged violations of a human rights defender. Other alleged violations include home and personal searches, and involuntary hospitalization, as well as the alleged enforced disappearances, torture and ill-treatment, grave detention conditions, denial of access to legal assistance, other due process violations, and the alleged smear campaign against him on state television, all reportedly in connection with his legitimate human rights work and the exercise of the right to freedom of expression.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
30 Jul 2024 |
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Information received concerning serious human rights violations, including arbitrary detention, enforced disappearance, gender-based violence, and the risk of torture and extrajudicial killings of individuals that were forcibly repatriated by China to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. Alleged victims: 6 More details... |
17 Jun 2024 |
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Information received concerning several allegations of arbitrary detention, enforced disappearance, torture, and systematic violations of rights to a fair trial by denying legal counsel, forcing confessions under torture, failing to provide adequate time and facilities for the preparation of defense, and lack of access to adequate healthcare, inter alia. Allegations include reports of discriminatory treatment based on religious beliefs, sectarian-based insults, and offensive remarks directed at religious figures.Alleged victims: 26 More details... |
15 Jul 2024 |
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New information received concerning allegations of torture and/or other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, lack of accountability and investigations in respect of those allegations, and a number of obstacles that alleged victims and survivors of torture or other ill-treatment are facing in terms of exercising their rights to rehabilitation and compensation.Alleged victims: - More details... |
06 Jul 2024 |
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Información recibida en relación con las decisiones del Ministerio de Defensa sobre los equipos y programas que realizan investigación y análisis de los archivos de las Fuerzas Armadas relativos a las graves violaciones de derechos humanos cometidas durante la última dictadura militar, y sobre la glorificación de personas condenadas por la comisión de crímenes de lesa humanidad.Alleged victims: - More details... |
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Información recibida sobre la alegada detención de los señores Juan José Freites Cabrejo, Luis Enrique Camacaro Meza, Guillermo de Jesús López, Henry Alviarez y de la señora Dignorah Hernández, quienes ocupan cargos de coordinación en un partido político opositor al Gobierno.Alleged victims: 5 More details... | |
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Información recibida en relación con las llamadas leyes de “concordia” aprobadas o presentadas para aprobación parlamentaria en las Comunidades Autónomas de Aragón, Castilla y León, y Valencia, las cuales estarían en contravención de la obligación del Estado Español, incluyendo sus poderes y entidades nacionales y/o locales, en materia de derechos humanos, en particular la obligación de garantizar la preservación de la memoria histórica de graves violaciones de derechos humanos. Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Información recibida en relación con las presuntas amenazas dirigidas contra el memorial “El Ojo que Llora”, incluyendo una solicitud de demolición tramitada por el gobierno municipal de Lima, y actos de incitación a su destrucción por parte de ciertos sectores sociales, así como en relacion a los presuntos actos de intimidación dirigidos contra personas que participaron en actos realizados en el memorial o en apoyo al mismo.Alleged victims: - More details... |
28 Jun 2024 |
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Information received concerning alleged human rights violations committed at North Mara mine, which is an industrial gold mine located in Nyamongo, an area in the Tarime District, Mara Region, in northern Tanzania operated by Barrick in collaboration with SGA Security and Nguvu Moja private security contractors, and owned in partnership with the Tanzanian government. The allegations are regarding human rights abuses committed by security forces, including private security contractors, namely SGA Security and Nguvu Moja and public security forces assigned, and paid, to secure the North Mara mine. The allegations include international humanitarian law and human rights abuses including killings and security-related deaths; assaults, torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment (including the health and well-being of children, including infants, exposed to tear gas and ‘sound bomb’ attacks and at risk of long-term or permanent injury, and death); arbitrary arrest and detention; violence against women and girls, some of which may amount to international crimes.Alleged victims: 150 More details... | |
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Information received concerning alleged human rights violations committed at North Mara mine, which is an industrial gold mine located in Nyamongo, an area in the Tarime District, Mara Region, in northern Tanzania operated by Barrick in collaboration with SGA Security and Nguvu Moja private security contractors, and owned in partnership with the Tanzanian government. The allegations are regarding human rights abuses committed by security forces, including private security contractors, namely SGA Security and Nguvu Moja and public security forces assigned, and paid, to secure the North Mara mine. The allegations include international humanitarian law and human rights abuses including killings and security-related deaths; assaults, torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment (including the health and well-being of children, including infants, exposed to tear gas and ‘sound bomb’ attacks and at risk of long-term or permanent injury, and death); arbitrary arrest and detention; violence against women and girls, some of which may amount to international crimes.Alleged victims: 150 More details... | |
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Information received concerning alleged human rights violations committed at North Mara mine, which is an industrial gold mine located in Nyamongo, an area in the Tarime District, Mara Region, in northern Tanzania operated by Barrick in collaboration with SGA Security and Nguvu Moja private security contractors, and owned in partnership with the Tanzanian government. The allegations are regarding human rights abuses committed by security forces, including private security contractors, namely SGA Security and Nguvu Moja and public security forces assigned, and paid, to secure the North Mara mine. The allegations include international humanitarian law and human rights abuses including killings and security-related deaths; assaults, torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment (including the health and well-being of children, including infants, exposed to tear gas and ‘sound bomb’ attacks and at risk of long-term or permanent injury, and death); arbitrary arrest and detention; violence against women and girls, some of which may amount to international crimes.Alleged victims: 150 More details... | |
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Information received concerning alleged human rights violations committed at North Mara mine, which is an industrial gold mine located in Nyamongo, an area in the Tarime District, Mara Region, in northern Tanzania operated by Barrick in collaboration with SGA Security and Nguvu Moja private security contractors, and owned in partnership with the Tanzanian government. The allegations are regarding human rights abuses committed by security forces, including private security contractors, namely SGA Security and Nguvu Moja and public security forces assigned, and paid, to secure the North Mara mine. The allegations include international humanitarian law and human rights abuses including killings and security-related deaths; assaults, torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment (including the health and well-being of children, including infants, exposed to tear gas and ‘sound bomb’ attacks and at risk of long-term or permanent injury, and death); arbitrary arrest and detention; violence against women and girls, some of which may amount to international crimes.Alleged victims: 150 More details... |
07 Jun 2024 |
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Information received concerning alleged human rights violations committed at North Mara mine, which is an industrial gold mine located in Nyamongo, an area in the Tarime District, Mara Region, in northern Tanzania operated by Barrick in collaboration with SGA Security and Nguvu Moja private security contractors, and owned in partnership with the Tanzanian government. The allegations are regarding human rights abuses committed by security forces, including private security contractors, namely SGA Security and Nguvu Moja and public security forces assigned, and paid, to secure the North Mara mine. The allegations include international humanitarian law and human rights abuses including killings and security-related deaths; assaults, torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment (including the health and well-being of children, including infants, exposed to tear gas and ‘sound bomb’ attacks and at risk of long-term or permanent injury, and death); arbitrary arrest and detention; violence against women and girls, some of which may amount to international crimes.Alleged victims: 150 More details... |
30 Sep 2025 |
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Information received concerning alleged human rights violations committed at North Mara mine, which is an industrial gold mine located in Nyamongo, an area in the Tarime District, Mara Region, in northern Tanzania operated by Barrick in collaboration with SGA Security and Nguvu Moja private security contractors, and owned in partnership with the Tanzanian government. The allegations are regarding human rights abuses committed by security forces, including private security contractors, namely SGA Security and Nguvu Moja and public security forces assigned, and paid, to secure the North Mara mine. The allegations include international humanitarian law and human rights abuses including killings and security-related deaths; assaults, torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment (including the health and well-being of children, including infants, exposed to tear gas and ‘sound bomb’ attacks and at risk of long-term or permanent injury, and death); arbitrary arrest and detention; violence against women and girls, some of which may amount to international crimes.Alleged victims: 150 More details... |
13 Jun 2024 |
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Information received concerning alleged human rights violations committed at North Mara mine, which is an industrial gold mine located in Nyamongo, an area in the Tarime District, Mara Region, in northern Tanzania operated by Barrick in collaboration with SGA Security and Nguvu Moja private security contractors, and owned in partnership with the Tanzanian government. The allegations are regarding human rights abuses committed by security forces, including private security contractors, namely SGA Security and Nguvu Moja and public security forces assigned, and paid, to secure the North Mara mine. The allegations include international humanitarian law and human rights abuses including killings and security-related deaths; assaults, torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment (including the health and well-being of children, including infants, exposed to tear gas and ‘sound bomb’ attacks and at risk of long-term or permanent injury, and death); arbitrary arrest and detention; violence against women and girls, some of which may amount to international crimes.Alleged victims: 150 More details... |
08 May 2024 |
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Information received concerning alleged human rights violations committed at North Mara mine, which is an industrial gold mine located in Nyamongo, an area in the Tarime District, Mara Region, in northern Tanzania operated by Barrick in collaboration with SGA Security and Nguvu Moja private security contractors, and owned in partnership with the Tanzanian government. The allegations are regarding human rights abuses committed by security forces, including private security contractors, namely SGA Security and Nguvu Moja and public security forces assigned, and paid, to secure the North Mara mine. The allegations include international humanitarian law and human rights abuses including killings and security-related deaths; assaults, torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment (including the health and well-being of children, including infants, exposed to tear gas and ‘sound bomb’ attacks and at risk of long-term or permanent injury, and death); arbitrary arrest and detention; violence against women and girls, some of which may amount to international crimes.Alleged victims: 150 More details... | |
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Information received concerning alleged human rights violations committed at North Mara mine, which is an industrial gold mine located in Nyamongo, an area in the Tarime District, Mara Region, in northern Tanzania operated by Barrick in collaboration with SGA Security and Nguvu Moja private security contractors, and owned in partnership with the Tanzanian government. The allegations are regarding human rights abuses committed by security forces, including private security contractors, namely SGA Security and Nguvu Moja and public security forces assigned, and paid, to secure the North Mara mine. The allegations include international humanitarian law and human rights abuses including killings and security-related deaths; assaults, torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment (including the health and well-being of children, including infants, exposed to tear gas and ‘sound bomb’ attacks and at risk of long-term or permanent injury, and death); arbitrary arrest and detention; violence against women and girls, some of which may amount to international crimes.Alleged victims: 150 More details... |
20 Jun 2024 |
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Information received concerning alleged human rights violations committed at North Mara mine, which is an industrial gold mine located in Nyamongo, an area in the Tarime District, Mara Region, in northern Tanzania operated by Barrick in collaboration with SGA Security and Nguvu Moja private security contractors, and owned in partnership with the Tanzanian government. The allegations are regarding human rights abuses committed by security forces, including private security contractors, namely SGA Security and Nguvu Moja and public security forces assigned, and paid, to secure the North Mara mine. The allegations include international humanitarian law and human rights abuses including killings and security-related deaths; assaults, torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment (including the health and well-being of children, including infants, exposed to tear gas and ‘sound bomb’ attacks and at risk of long-term or permanent injury, and death); arbitrary arrest and detention; violence against women and girls, some of which may amount to international crimes.Alleged victims: 150 More details... |
26 Apr 2024 (Ack.) 21 Jun 2024 21 Jun 2024 (Annex) |
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Information received concerning alleged human rights violations committed at North Mara mine, which is an industrial gold mine located in Nyamongo, an area in the Tarime District, Mara Region, in northern Tanzania operated by Barrick in collaboration with SGA Security and Nguvu Moja private security contractors, and owned in partnership with the Tanzanian government. The allegations are regarding human rights abuses committed by security forces, including private security contractors, namely SGA Security and Nguvu Moja and public security forces assigned, and paid, to secure the North Mara mine. The allegations include international humanitarian law and human rights abuses including killings and security-related deaths; assaults, torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment (including the health and well-being of children, including infants, exposed to tear gas and ‘sound bomb’ attacks and at risk of long-term or permanent injury, and death); arbitrary arrest and detention; violence against women and girls, some of which may amount to international crimes.Alleged victims: 150 More details... | |
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Information received concerning alleged human rights violations committed at North Mara mine, which is an industrial gold mine located in Nyamongo, an area in the Tarime District, Mara Region, in northern Tanzania operated by Barrick in collaboration with SGA Security and Nguvu Moja private security contractors, and owned in partnership with the Tanzanian government. The allegations are regarding human rights abuses committed by security forces, including private security contractors, namely SGA Security and Nguvu Moja and public security forces assigned, and paid, to secure the North Mara mine. The allegations include international humanitarian law and human rights abuses including killings and security-related deaths; assaults, torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment (including the health and well-being of children, including infants, exposed to tear gas and ‘sound bomb’ attacks and at risk of long-term or permanent injury, and death); arbitrary arrest and detention; violence against women and girls, some of which may amount to international crimes.Alleged victims: 150 More details... | |
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Information received concerning alleged human rights violations committed at North Mara mine, which is an industrial gold mine located in Nyamongo, an area in the Tarime District, Mara Region, in northern Tanzania operated by Barrick in collaboration with SGA Security and Nguvu Moja private security contractors, and owned in partnership with the Tanzanian government. The allegations are regarding human rights abuses committed by security forces, including private security contractors, namely SGA Security and Nguvu Moja and public security forces assigned, and paid, to secure the North Mara mine. The allegations include international humanitarian law and human rights abuses including killings and security-related deaths; assaults, torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment (including the health and well-being of children, including infants, exposed to tear gas and ‘sound bomb’ attacks and at risk of long-term or permanent injury, and death); arbitrary arrest and detention; violence against women and girls, some of which may amount to international crimes.Alleged victims: 150 More details... | |
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Information received concerning alleged human rights violations committed at North Mara mine, which is an industrial gold mine located in Nyamongo, an area in the Tarime District, Mara Region, in northern Tanzania operated by Barrick in collaboration with SGA Security and Nguvu Moja private security contractors, and owned in partnership with the Tanzanian government. The allegations are regarding human rights abuses committed by security forces, including private security contractors, namely SGA Security and Nguvu Moja and public security forces assigned, and paid, to secure the North Mara mine. The allegations include international humanitarian law and human rights abuses including killings and security-related deaths; assaults, torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment (including the health and well-being of children, including infants, exposed to tear gas and ‘sound bomb’ attacks and at risk of long-term or permanent injury, and death); arbitrary arrest and detention; violence against women and girls, some of which may amount to international crimes.Alleged victims: 150 More details... | |
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Information received concerning alleged human rights violations committed at North Mara mine, which is an industrial gold mine located in Nyamongo, an area in the Tarime District, Mara Region, in northern Tanzania operated by Barrick in collaboration with SGA Security and Nguvu Moja private security contractors, and owned in partnership with the Tanzanian government. The allegations are regarding human rights abuses committed by security forces, including private security contractors, namely SGA Security and Nguvu Moja and public security forces assigned, and paid, to secure the North Mara mine. The allegations include international humanitarian law and human rights abuses including killings and security-related deaths; assaults, torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment (including the health and well-being of children, including infants, exposed to tear gas and ‘sound bomb’ attacks and at risk of long-term or permanent injury, and death); arbitrary arrest and detention; violence against women and girls, some of which may amount to international crimes.Alleged victims: 150 More details... |
20 Jun 2024 |
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Information received concerning alleged human rights violations committed at North Mara mine, which is an industrial gold mine located in Nyamongo, an area in the Tarime District, Mara Region, in northern Tanzania operated by Barrick in collaboration with SGA Security and Nguvu Moja private security contractors, and owned in partnership with the Tanzanian government. The allegations are regarding human rights abuses committed by security forces, including private security contractors, namely SGA Security and Nguvu Moja and public security forces assigned, and paid, to secure the North Mara mine. The allegations include international humanitarian law and human rights abuses including killings and security-related deaths; assaults, torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment (including the health and well-being of children, including infants, exposed to tear gas and ‘sound bomb’ attacks and at risk of long-term or permanent injury, and death); arbitrary arrest and detention; violence against women and girls, some of which may amount to international crimes.Alleged victims: 150 More details... | |
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Information received concerning alleged human rights violations committed at North Mara mine, which is an industrial gold mine located in Nyamongo, an area in the Tarime District, Mara Region, in northern Tanzania operated by Barrick in collaboration with SGA Security and Nguvu Moja private security contractors, and owned in partnership with the Tanzanian government. The allegations are regarding human rights abuses committed by security forces, including private security contractors, namely SGA Security and Nguvu Moja and public security forces assigned, and paid, to secure the North Mara mine. The allegations include international humanitarian law and human rights abuses including killings and security-related deaths; assaults, torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment (including the health and well-being of children, including infants, exposed to tear gas and ‘sound bomb’ attacks and at risk of long-term or permanent injury, and death); arbitrary arrest and detention; violence against women and girls, some of which may amount to international crimes.Alleged victims: 150 More details... |
20 Jun 2024 07 Oct 2024 |
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Information received concerning alleged human rights violations committed at North Mara mine, which is an industrial gold mine located in Nyamongo, an area in the Tarime District, Mara Region, in northern Tanzania operated by Barrick in collaboration with SGA Security and Nguvu Moja private security contractors, and owned in partnership with the Tanzanian government. The allegations are regarding human rights abuses committed by security forces, including private security contractors, namely SGA Security and Nguvu Moja and public security forces assigned, and paid, to secure the North Mara mine. The allegations include international humanitarian law and human rights abuses including killings and security-related deaths; assaults, torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment (including the health and well-being of children, including infants, exposed to tear gas and ‘sound bomb’ attacks and at risk of long-term or permanent injury, and death); arbitrary arrest and detention; violence against women and girls, some of which may amount to international crimes.Alleged victims: 150 More details... |
22 Aug 2024 |
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Información recibida sobre la situación de violencia contra las mujeres y las niñas en el estado de Guerrero, que señala la existencia de una práctica de desaparición y desaparición forzada de mujeres y niñas, cometida en un número importante de casos por particulares probablemente vinculados al crimen organizado, posiblemente con algún apoyo de, o coludidos con, agentes estatales, así como la ausencia de una respuesta inmediata de las autoridades para la búsqueda y la investigación de denuncias de desaparición de mujeres y niñas y la impunidad casi absoluta en que permanecen estos hechos. Esta grave situación se inscribe en un contexto más amplio de violencia por razones de género contra las mujeres y niñas en el estado de Guerrero y en el alarmante contexto de desaparición forzada y de desaparición de mujeres y niñas en México desde hace casi tres décadas.Alleged victims: - More details... |
24 Jul 2024 |
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Información recibida respecto a un proyecto de ley que establece la sustitución de penas privativas de libertad por el régimen de prisión domiciliaria, que podría tener por efecto beneficiar a condenados por violación, abuso sexual o abuso sexual especialmente agravado, crímenes y delitos de Genocidio, de Guerra y de Lesa Humanidad, homicidio agravado u homicidio muy especialmente agravado y otros delitos, así como la permanencia a futuro del citado régimen por razones humanitarias y la exclusión procesal de la acusación privada en el proceso de otorgación de la misma. Alleged victims: - More details... |
16 Apr 2024 |
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Información recibida en relación con la falta de garantías de juicio justo en Cuba, y otras graves violaciones cometidas, como desapariciones forzadas, en contra de personas detenidas en julio de 2021.Alleged victims: 8000 More details... |
03 Jun 2024 |
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Information received concerning allegations of human rights violations in Gaza in response to the attack by Hamas on Israel on 7 October 2023. The allegations concern the enforced disappearance of human rights defenders, journalists, healthcare workers and students, including women and children, who are deprived of their liberty and held in secret prisons and military camps, where they are reportedly being subjected to torture and ill-treatment, possibly leading to death, while placed outside the protection of the law.Alleged victims: 2 More details... | |
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Information received concerning violence in the provinces of West Papua, including the occurrence of extrajudicial and summary executions and the lack of transparent, competent investigations.Alleged victims: 9 More details... |
21 Nov 2024 |
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Información recibida en relación con la falta de transparencia en la inminente exhumación de seis cuerpos ubicados en el cementerio de Sipacate, Escuintla y preocupaciones relacionadas a la presunta falta de participación de peritos expertos independientes durante el proceso de verificación de sus identidades.Alleged victims: 6 More details... |
07 May 2024 |
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Information received concerning the detention conditions of 43 Uyghur migrant individuals that may amount to cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or even torture and which has reportedly caused the deaths of five Uyghur migrant detainees, including two minors.Alleged victims: 43 More details... |
27 Feb 2024 (Ack.) |
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Information received concerning the alleged arbitrary deprivation of liberty, followed by acts tantamount to enforced disappearance of the human rights defenders Mr. Ahmad Fahim Azimi and Mr. Siddiqullah Afghan in Kabul by members of the de facto authorities. According to the information received, there was no reason given for their deprivation of liberty, and they appear to be arbitrarily detained. Mr. Ahmad Fahim Azimi is a human rights defender and activist for girls’ education. He is the head of the Better Thinking Center, and the director of the Digital Citizen Lab in Afghanistan. Mr. Siddiqullah Afghan is a human rights defender and the financial officer of the same organization.Alleged victims: 2 More details... | |
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Información recibida en relación con la emboscada y tentativa de homicidio del indígena tzotzil Luis Manuel Hernández Pérez, cuya vida seguiría corriendo un grave peligro, así como con respecto a la desaparición forzada de los Sres. Uberlain Aguilar de la Cruz y Marco Antonio Díaz Gómez, todos ellos integrantes de la Organización Campesina Emiliano Zapata Región Carranza (OCEZ-RC).Alleged victims: 3 More details... |
06 May 2024 |
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Information received concerning the arbitrary deprivation of liberty, acts tantamount to enforced disappearance, serious breaches of due process guarantees and of the right to defence, ill treatment in captivity, sentencing to death and risk of imminent execution of Yemeni human rights activist Ms. Fatima Saleh Al-Arwali by the Ansar Allah movement or Houthi movement, the de facto authority in Sana'a and large parts of northern Yemen.Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Information received concerning alleged restrictions and obstructions imposed on memorialization efforts carried out by Tamil civil society to commemorate Maaveerar Naal, and the alleged arrest and/or detention of participants or organizers of these events pursuant to the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA).Alleged victims: - More details... |
03 Jun 2024 |
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Informations reçues concernant l’enlèvement et la disparition forcée du défenseurs des droits humains Docteur Daouda Diallo.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
17 May 2024 |
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Information received concerning the execution of Mr. Al Mahdi Ibrahim Abdulhamid AL BARGHATHI, a former Minister of Defence in the Government of National Accord and acts tantamount to enforced disappearance with serious risk for their lives of Mr. Abdulaziz Alhasouni Mohammed IMBARAK, Mr. Ali Mohamed Ali BUKHATWA, Mr. Fathi Fouzi Alhasouni MOHAMMED, Mr. Mohammed Faraj Milad AL BARAKI, Mr. Serag Soliman Saleh SOLIMAN, Mr. Younus Salim Younus ABDULAZIZ and Mr. Sanid Sulayman Salih SULAYMA, after being detained allegedly by groups reportedly affiliated to the Libyan National Army’s General Command.Alleged victims: 8 More details... | |
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Información recibida en relación con la detención arbitraria y torturas a las que habrían sido sometidos los Sres. Hugo Rafael Centeno y Oswil Centeno; la detención arbitraria, desaparición forzada y torturas a las que habría sido sometido el Sr. David José Mosquera Pérez; los homicidios de los Sres. Hugo Rafael Centeno y David José Mosquera Pérez como resultado de lo anterior; así como con una aparente falta de investigaciones prontas, efectivas y exhaustivas sobre tales hechos hasta la fecha.Alleged victims: 3 More details... | |
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Information received concerning four Kurdish men, Pejman Fatehi, Vafa Azarbar, Mohammad (Hazhir) Faramarzi, and Mohsen Mazloum, who are at a grave risk of executions in Iran.Alleged victims: 4 More details... |
27 May 2024 |
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Updated information received concerning the enforced disappearance and the use of repeated charges against human rights defenders Ms. Hoda Abdel-Moneim and Mr. Moaaz Al-Sharqawy, in a practice commonly known as “rotation.” We would also like to bring to the attention of your Excellency’s Government updated information we have received concerning the lack of medical treatment for Ms. Abdel-Moneim’s increasingly poor health; the absence of due process in the arrest without a warrant of Mr. Al-Sharqawy in May 2023; his alleged ill-treatment and second enforced disappearance in five years, his first having occurred in 2018; and the ratification of a ten-year sentence against him by the Emergency Court following a trial lacking in due process guarantees.Alleged victims: 2 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the reported excessive representation and influence of government officials in the Commission for Reconciliation in Memory of the Victims of Conflict (CIVICOP) and the lack of transparency and communication in its operations, as well as the concerns raised regarding the reliability of the process of exhumation and identification of remains of alleged victims of the 27 May killings.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
15 Mar 2024 |
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Information received concerning the case of Mr. Mojahed (Abbas) Kourkouri and Mr. Reza Rasaei, who are at risk of imminent execution in the Islamic Republic of Iran after the Supreme Court upheld their conviction and death sentence for “murder”. Mr. Kourkouri is accused of the killing of a child in the context of the nationwide protests in Izeh, Khuzestan province. Mr. Rasaei is accused for the killing of an agent, identified as a member of the Revolutionary Guards in November 2022.Alleged victims: 2 More details... | |
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Allegations received on the new charges brought against 84 of the 133 individuals indicted in 2011 for calling for democratic reforms. Most of these individuals were completing or have recently completed their sentences for terrorism-related charges. Alleged victims: 18 More details... |
07 Mar 2024 (Ack.) 08 Apr 2024 |
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Information received concerning the violent interference by the police with the peaceful weekly vigils organised by Saturday Mothers/People in Galatasaray Square, Istanbul, and the judicial harassment of human rights defenders taking part in these vigils.Alleged victims: 4 More details... |
30 Dec 2024 |
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Information received concerning the enforced disappearance of Ukrainian woman human rights defender and journalist Victoria Roshchyna.Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the alleged incommunicado detention of Mr. Mikalai Statkevich and Ms. Maria Kalesnikova and partial restriction on communication with the family imposed on a victim.Alleged victims: 3 More details... | |
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Información recibida sobre la presunta opacidad y falta de transparencia y metodología de la nueva campaña de revisión del Registro Nacional de Personas Desaparecidas y No Localizadas en México, así como preocupaciones respecto a la integridad de los datos contenidos en el mismo y la revictimización de familiares de personas desaparecidas en el proceso de revisión.Alleged victims: - More details... |
19 Feb 2024 |
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Informations reçues concernant les allégations de harcèlement judiciaire de Samira Sabou.Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Información recibida en relación con el Sr. Fanor Alejandro Ramos, una persona privada de libertad que habría sido sometida a desaparición forzada por un periodo de 49 días.Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the grave impact of enforced disappearances on women in Nepal, including wives, mothers or relatives of the disappeared, and the failure by the State authorities to effectively search for the disappeared, undertake independent, impartial, thorough and effective investigations, and ensure integral reparations for the families.Alleged victims: 2558 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the alleged inadequacy of some measures adopted by the relevant authorities in Indonesia to guarantee truth, justice, reparation, memory and guarantees of non-recurrence under the Government’s policy on the non-judicial settlement of past gross human rights violations.Alleged victims: - More details... |
08 Mar 2024 |
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Información recibida en relación con la desaparición forzada de un joven de 20 años presuntamente cometida por agentes estatales, el hostigamiento continuado contra la familia por parte de agentes de seguridad del Estado tras la denuncia de la desaparición, el asesinato del padre de la familia y la detención de un hermano del joven desaparecido, testigo esencial de la desaparición bajo custodia actualmente cuya seguridad se encontraría en riesgo. Asimismo, la información recibida apunta a la falta de medidas suficientes para garantizar la protección de los familiares al igual que una investigación y determinación de responsabilidades pronta, plena y efectiva por estos hechos.Alleged victims: 4 More details... | |
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Información recibida en relación con la reciente liberación del expresidente Alberto Fujimori, quien fuera sentenciado en 2009 a 25 años de prisión por delitos que constituyen crímenes de lesa humanidad bajo el derecho internacional, incluyendo ejecuciones extrajudiciales, tortura y desapariciones forzadas..Alleged victims: - More details... |
09 Feb 2024 |
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Information received concerning the alleged enforced disappearances, detention and prosecution of individuals, including media workers, journalists and public figures, believed to be in relation to their support of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party and in the context of the ousting and arrest of former Prime Minister, Mr. Imran Khan.Alleged victims: 7 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the ongoing widespread arbitrary detention of Palestinians, including activists, lawyers, artists, students and children in the cities and villages of the West Bank and East Jerusalem.Alleged victims: 69 More details... | |
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Commentaires et suggestions par rapport au cadre législatif relatif à la lutte antiterroriste sur votre territoire, à savoir la Loi nº08-025 du 23 juillet 2008 portant répression du terrorisme au Mali (Loi de 2008 sur la répression du terrorisme), la Loi nº2016-008 portant loi uniforme relative à la lutte contre le blanchiment de capitaux et le financement du terrorisme (Loi de 2016 sur le financement du terrorisme), la Loi n°01-80 du 20 août 2001 portant Code de procédure pénale modifiée par la Loi n°2013-016 du 21 mai 2013 ( loi modificative du Code de procédure pénale, 2013), la Loi n°2023-018 du 23 mai 2023 portant modification de la loi n°01-080 du 20 août 2001 portant Code de procédure pénal (Loi modificative du Code de procédure pénale, 2023) et l’ordonnance 2021-013/PT-RM portant création de l’Agence nationale de la Sécurité d’État.Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Información recibida en relación con nuestra comunicación anterior AL PAN 1/2022 del 9 de diciembre de 2022 sobre la situación de la situación humanitaria en la Brecha del Darién, que afecta a las personas migrantes, incluidos niños, niñas y adolescentes que transitan por esta ruta, donde se siguen registrando muertes y desapariciones. Agradecemos la respuesta del Estado al respecto, recibida el 17 de febrero de 2023. Sin embargo, queremos reiterar nuestra preocupación por posibles violaciones a los derechos fundamentales, incluyendo los derechos de los migrantes, refugiados, solicitantes de asilo y apátridas.Alleged victims: 359700 More details... |
22 Dec 2023 |
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Información recibida sobre la situación humanitaria y el aumento del número de personas que cruzan el Tapón del Darién y transitan hacia Costa Rica, donde se siguen denunciando abusos generalizados y violaciones de los derechos humanos.Alleged victims: 359700 More details... |
21 Dec 2023 |
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Información recibida sobre la situación humanitaria en el Tapón del Darién, que afecta a los migrantes que transitan por esta ruta, donde se siguen registrando muertes y desapariciones.Alleged victims: 359700 More details... |
22 Dec 2023 20 Feb 2024 |
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Informations reçues concernant deux ressortissantes belges actuellement détenues dans le camp d’Al-Roj dans le nord-est Syrien, qui n’auraient pas été rapatriées car, n’ayant pas d’enfants à charge dans les camps, elles auraient été exclues de la politique de rapatriement du gouvernement de votre Excellence.Alleged victims: 2 More details... |
22 Dec 2023 |
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Information received concerning the abduction, subsequent enforced disappearance and ill-treatment of Mr. Womberaiishe Nhende and Mr. Sanele Mukuhlani. Both are activists and members of the largest opposition party in Zimbabwe, the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC). We would also like to bring to the attention of your Excellency’s Government information about the alleged arrest and detention of human rights defenders and lawyers, Mr. Douglas Coltart and Mr. Tapiwa Muchineripi when attending to their clients Mr. Nhende and Mr. Mukuhlani.Alleged victims: 4 More details... |
15 Nov 2023 |
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Information received concerning allegations regarding the massacre of over 280 civilians that occurred in Tadamon, in the Syrian Arab Republic in April 2013, which was brought to light in 2022, the lack of investigations and judicial processes in the aftermath of the atrocity, and the continued impunity granted to the alleged perpetrators.Alleged victims: 280 More details... | |
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Information received concerning aspects of a bill establishing a Truth and Reconciliation Commission which appear not to be in compliance with international standards, and the alleged insufficient consultation with victims and civil society.Alleged victims: - More details... |
16 Nov 2023 |
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Information received concerning issues of arbitrary and incommunicado detentions, enforced disappearances, violations of fair trial, intimidation and extrajudicial summaries and renditions in relation to eight human rights defenders. These include Mr. Somphone Phimmasone, Mr. Soukane Chaithad, Ms. Lodkham Thammavong, Mr. Od Sayavong Mr. Phouvong Sayaseng, Mr. Leokham Losavath, Mr. Phetphouthone Philachanh and Mr. Bounsuan Kitiyano. Alleged victims: 8 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the alleged instances of surveillance, intimidation and harassment carried out by the Supreme Council for the Management and Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs and International Cooperation against civil society organizations which signed or agreed to the Yemen Declaration of Justice and Reconciliation (YDJR).Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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New information received concerning Mr. Ravil Mingazov who has been arbitrarily detained absent legal process, in highly concerning detention conditions, and subjected to torture and other forms of ill-treatment, since his resettlement in the United Arab Emirates in 2017 from the U.S. Naval Base at Guantánamo Bay. We understand that Mr. Mingazov is at renewed risk of imminent forced repatriation to his native Russia, where there are substantial grounds to believe that he will be again subjected to torture and other serious violations to his human rights and be in danger of being subjected to enforced disappearance.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
27 Oct 2023 |
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New information received concerning Mr. Ravil Mingazov who has been arbitrarily detained absent legal process, in highly concerning detention conditions, and subjected to torture and other forms of ill-treatment, since his resettlement in the United Arab Emirates in 2017 from the U.S. Naval Base at Guantanamo Bay. We understand that Mr. Mingazov is at renewed risk of imminent forced repatriation to his native Russia, where there are substantial grounds to believe that he will be again subjected to torture and other serious violations to his human rights and be in danger of being subjected to enforced disappearance.Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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information received concerning the alleged insufficiency and inadequacy of the mechanisms implemented by the Government of the Republic of Yemen to provide redress and full and effective reparation to victims of gross violations of human rights and serious violations of international humanitarian law committed during the armed conflict in Yemen, in line with the scale and severity of the harm done; and to effectively investigate and prosecute the violations. Alleged victims: - More details... |
18 Oct 2023 30 Oct 2023 |
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Information received concerning the alleged insufficiency and inadequacy of the mechanisms implemented by the Saudi/UAE-led coalition to provide redress and full and effective reparation to victims of gross violations of human rights and serious violations of international humanitarian law committed by the coalition during the armed conflict in Yemen, in line with the scale and severity of the harm done; and to effectively investigate the violations and establish the respective responsibilities Alleged victims: - More details... |
24 Oct 2023 |
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Information received concerning the alleged insufficiency and inadequacy of the mechanisms implemented by Saudi/UAE-led coalition to provide redress and full and effective reparation to victims of gross violations of human rights and serious violations of international humanitarian law committed by the coalition during the armed conflict in Yemen, in line with the scale and severity of the harm done; and to effectively investigate the violations and establish the respective responsibilities Alleged victims: - More details... |
27 Oct 2023 |
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Information received concerning alleged insufficiency and inadequacy of the mechanisms implemented by Ansar Allah movement (or the Houthi movement, the de facto authority in Sana'a) to provide redress and reparation to victims of gross violations of human rights and serious violations of international humanitarian law committed by the group during the armed conflict, in line with the scale and severity of the harm done; and to effectively investigate those violations and establish the respective responsibilities.Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Information received concerning the arrest by members of the Yemeni Security and Intelligence Services, subsequent alleged enforced disappearance, and detention without charge of human rights defender Ms. Fatima Saleh Al-Arwali in apparent retaliation for her promotion and protection of human rights.Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Informations reçues concernant le cadre de partenariat stratégique et global entre le gouvernement de la Tunisie et l'Union européenne, qui pourrait constituer une violation du principe de non-refoulement et des droits de l'homme des migrants, y compris des enfants. Alleged victims: 365 More details... |
24 Jul 2024 |
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information received concerning the Strategic and Comprehensive Partnership Framework between the Government of Tunisia and the European Union, whose future implementation of modalities could give rise to possible violation of the principle of non-refoulement and the human rights of migrants, including children. Alleged victims: 365 More details... |
13 Oct 2023 |
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Information received concerning the death of at least 82 persons on the move and probably up to 600 persons reportedly disappeared following the sinking of the fishing boat “Adriana” off the Greek coast on 14 June 2023. Alleged victims: 750 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the arrest and alleged enforced disappearance of Mr. Reda Hussein, a Lebanese national, on 7 March 2023, on the way to his workplace in Breda, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, reportedly by agents of Saudi security forces.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
09 Oct 2023 |
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Information received concerning repeated widespread and credible allegations of sexual violence, harassment and abuse by the Rapid Response Forces (RSF) against women and girls in conflict-affected areas, particularly against refugee and internally displaced persons.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
19 Jan 2024 |
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Information received concerning the discovery of a mass grave at Kokuthoduvai in Mullaitivu on 29 June 2023 and related concerns regarding its preservation and exhumation, respect and identification of the mortal remains contained therein in line with international standards, which are essential to uphold the right to truth of victims of gross human rights violations and their relatives, as well as of the society as a whole. Alleged victims: 13 More details... |
02 Oct 2023 (Ack.) |
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Información recibida en relación con la desaparición forzada seguida de muerte del Sr. Douglas Efrén Escalante Medina el 28 de noviembre de 2016, y las muertes bajo custodia del Estado del Sr. Víctor Eduardo Colina Maestre el 17 de abril de 2019, del Sr. Hebert Giovanny Escobar Gandica el 25 de septiembre de 2019, y del Sr. Yohani Manuel Sarlangue Flórez el 8 de enero de 2021, quienes habrían fallecido como consecuencia de la tortura y otros tratos o penas crueles, inhumanos o degradantes presuntamente perpetrados por funcionarios del Cuerpo de Investigaciones Civiles, Penales y Criminalísticas, la Guardia Nacional Bolivariana, y de la Dirección del Servicio de Investigación Penal.Alleged victims: 4 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the alleged forcible repatriation by your Excellency’s Government of Mr. Ghassan Abdallah Ghazi al-Sharbi, who was cleared for release and transferred from the detention facility at the U.S. Naval Station Guantánamo Bay to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on 8 March 2023. We are profoundly concerned that Mr. al-Sharbi was repatriated against his will and has since been subject to enforced disappearance, held in secret, incommunicado detention, and subject to torture and ill-treatment. We underscore in this regard your Excellency’s Government’s continuing international law obligations to Mr. al-Sharbi and other former Guantánamo Bay detainees previously in your extended custody—obligations that apply extraterritorially and call for providing full reparation and remedy for serious violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law, including the use of extraordinary rendition, torture, cruel, inhuman, and degrading treatment, and arbitrary detention. Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
09 Oct 2023 |
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Information received concerning the alleged forcible repatriation by your Excellency’s Government of Mr. Ghassan Abdallah Ghazi al-Sharbi, who was cleared for release and transferred from the detention facility at the U.S. Naval Station Guantánamo Bay to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on 8 March 2023. We are profoundly concerned that Mr. al-Sharbi was repatriated against his will and has since been subject to enforced disappearance, held in secret, incommunicado detention, and subject to torture and ill-treatment. We underscore in this regard your Excellency’s Government’s continuing international law obligations to Mr. al-Sharbi and other former Guantánamo Bay detainees previously in your extended custody—obligations that apply extraterritorially and call for providing full reparation and remedy for serious violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law, including the use of extraordinary rendition, torture, cruel, inhuman, and degrading treatment, and arbitrary detention. Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
05 Oct 2023 |
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Information received concerning concerning the alleged arbitrary detention, torture, and ill-treatment of Mr. Saeed Bakhouche, who was cleared for release and transferred from the detention facility at the U.S. Naval Station Guantánamo Bay to Algeria on 20 April 2023. We are profoundly concerned that Mr. Bakhouche’s ongoing detention is unfounded and will further aggravate his already tenuous mental and physical state and exposes him to human rights violations, including enforced disappearance.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
09 Oct 2023 |
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Informations reçues concernant les allégations de détention arbitraire, de torture et de mauvais traitements à l’égard de M. Saeed Bakhouche, dont la libération a été autorisée et qui a été transféré du centre de détention de la station navale américaine de Guantánamo Bay vers l'Algérie, le 20 avril 2023, et le risque qu’il puisse être victime de violations de droits humains, y compris d’une disparition forcée.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
07 Oct 2023 |
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Information received concerning the risk of imminent deportation of the human rights defender and lawyer Mr. Lu Siwei.Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Información recibida en relación con la agresión física y verbal, y los actos de intimidación contra la defensora de los derechos humanos y madre buscadora señora Teresa Magueyal.Alleged victims: 2 More details... |
28 Sep 2023 |
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Información recibida en relación con la agresión física y verbal, y los actos de intimidación contra la defensora de los derechos humanos y madre buscadora señora Araceli Rodríguez Nava.Alleged victims: 2 More details... |
25 Sep 2023 |
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Information received concerning the alleged disappearance of Thuzar Maung, an activist and refugee from Myanmar, and her family members from their residence in Kuala Lumpur on 4 July 2023. Alleged victims: 5 More details... |
31 Jul 2023 27 Sep 2023 |
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Information received concerning the case of Mr. Mojahed (Abbas) Kourkouri, who was arrested on 20 December 2022 and subjected to enforced disappearance until April 2023. Mr. Kourkouri is accused of the killing of a child in the context of the nationwide protests in Izeh, Khuzestan province and is now at risk of imminent execution.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
05 Sep 2023 |
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Information received concerning the alleged arbitrary detention of at least 2,000 individuals from the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), among which approximately 70 percent are women, in China, and their risk of refoulement to the DPRK, which may put them at risk of serious human rights violations, including arbitrary detention, torture, enforced disappearance and extrajudicial killings.Alleged victims: 2000 More details... |
13 Sep 2023 |
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Information received concerning ciminial proceedings before the Egyptian First Terrorist Circuit Court and the Emergency State Security Court (Third Terrorist Circuit), respectively.Alleged victims: 20 More details... | |
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Información recibida en relación con el otorgamiento al Club Atlético River Plate Asociación Civil, del uso indefinido de los terrenos donde funcionó el campo de deportes de la Escuela de Mecánica de la Armada (ESMA), que, según numerosos testimonios, fue parte del sistema de exterminio y desapariciones forzadas existente durante la última dictadura militar. Sin embargo, según la información recibida, dicho otorgamiento se produjo en el marco de un trámite administrativo en el que no se habría consultado adecuadamente a las víctimas ni a la sociedad civil.Alleged victims: - More details... |
08 Sep 2023 |
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Information received regarding the alleged arbitrary detention and collective expulsion of hundreds of Eritreans from Ethiopia, in violation of the non-refoulement principle, exposing them to the risk of being subjected to serious human rights violations, including torture, enforced disappearence and arbitrary detention.Alleged victims: 400 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the arrest and alleged enforced disappearance for 12 days of human rights defender, Mr. Alaa-eldin Awad Mohamed Nogoud and arrest and continued enforce disappearance of political activist, Mr. Mohamed Ali Abdallah Al Jazouli.Alleged victims: 2 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the arrest and alleged prolonged arbitrary detention of two Tibetan Buddhist monks, Mr. Rachung Gendun and Mr. Sonam Gyatso, as well as the alleged arbitrary detention and enforced disappearances of Tibetan Buddhists Mr. Lotse, Mr. Karma Samdup, Ms. Zumkar, and Ms. Youdon which appear to be related to the legitimate exercise of their rights to freedom of thought, conscience, religion, freedom of opinion and expression and cultural rights. Alleged victims: 7 More details... |
31 Aug 2023 |
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Information received concerning allegations of widespread use of torture or other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment inflicted by Russian military officials against Ukrainian civilians, held in detention facilities run by Russian military forces in Ukraine, within the context of the ongoing armed attack by the Russian Federation against Ukraine. If established, these allegations could constitute individual violations and, as explained further below, may also amount to a pattern of State-endorsed torture or other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment.Alleged victims: 4 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the Bill for the Amendment of the Act on the Commission on Investigation of Disappeared Persons, Truth and Reconciliation 2071 (2014), registered in Parliament on 19 March 2023, which appears to be inconsistent with Nepal’s obligations to investigate the human rights violations committed during the 1996-2006 internal armed conflict.Alleged victims: - More details... |
07 Aug 2023 |
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Information received concerning the alleged enforced disappearances of 17 members of the Baháʼí religious minority in Yemen, namely Mr. Hassan Tariq Thabet, Ms. Areej Al-Mashary, Mr. Ibrahim Ahmed Jail, Ms. Eman Hassan Abu Jail, Ms. Rana Ibrahim Abu Jail, Mr. Ahmed Abdul Hakim Al-Malahi, Mr. Khaled Ahmed Abadi, Ms. Salwa Abdullah Al-Rahimi, Mr. Abdullah Yahya Al-Olofi, Mr. Abdullah Qayed Al-Maansy, Mr. Abdul’elah Muhammad Al-Boni, Mr. Muhammad Yahya Al-Jalub, Mr. Muhammad Bashir Abdul Jalil, Mr. Mustafa Al-Tairi, Mr. Musa Mutahar Al-Hitar, Mr. Haitham Mahmoud Radman, and Ms. Tagrid Muhammad Ismail Al-Hamzi, who were abducted while they were peacefully convened to elect the religious community’s national governing body.Alleged victims: 17 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the arrest and detention of Kashmiri human rights defenders Mr. Irfan Mehraj and Mr. Khurram Parvez and their ongoing persecution.Alleged victims: 2 More details... | |
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Informations reçues concernant les allégations de torture et autres peines ou traitements cruels, inhumains ou dégradants infligés à cinq civils, dont quatre d’entre eux seraient décédés en détention : M. Isaac da Gloria Lopes Afonso, M. Gonçalo Evaristo Bonfim, M. Isiquias Lopes Afonso et M. Arlécio Costa. Ces violences auraient été perpétrées par des membres des forces armées de Sao Tomé-et-Principe lors des événements du 25 novembre 2022. Nous avons également reçu des allégations, à la suite de ces évènements, faisant état de négligence à fournir des soins médicaux nécessaires aux personnes détenues, y compris à M. Bruno Afonso Dos Santos Lima (Lucas), ainsi que des menaces et des actes d'intimidation à l'encontre des personnes associées aux victimes et de leurs représentants légaux.Alleged victims: 5 More details... |
10 Jun 2023 |
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Follow-up on the cases of Messrs Siarhei Tsikhanouski, Viktar Babaryka, and Maksim Znak based on new information received, including allegations of incommunicado detention of individuals sentenced on politically motivated charges, denial of visits by family members, lawyers and independent physicians, denial of communication and correspondence and concerns of cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or torture that endanger their health and life, and danger that they are subjected to enforced disappearance. Alleged victims: 3 More details... | |
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Information received concerning Mr. Toomaj Salehi, an Iranian musician who was violently arrested and is being detained for supporting the peaceful protests as well as for raising his voice through protest songs. Mr. Toomaj Salehi is charged with multiple counts, including “corruption on earth” (efsad-e fel arz), a capital offence under Iran’s strict interpretation of Islamic law and is therefore facing death penalty. He is also charged with spreading propaganda against the government, formation and management of illegal groups with the aim of undermining national security, collaboration with hostile government and spreading lies and inciting violence through cyberspace. Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
31 Jul 2023 |
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Information received concerning Mr. Jamshid Sharmahd, aged 68, a German-Iranian software engineer and journalist based in the United States who was kidnapped, forcibly disappeared and detained by the Iranian authorities in Dubai in July 2020 and is now at risk of execution after being sentenced to death for “corruption on earth” (efsad-e fel-arz) following an unfair trial. Throughout his time in detention, Mr. Jamshid Sharmahd has not had access to a lawyer of his choice. Also, the Iranian authorities have denied consular access to Mr. Sharmahd, despite his German nationality.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
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Information received on the alleged arbitrary detention, enforced disappearance and criminalisation of human rights defenders Mr. Daler Bobiev, Mr. Avazmad Ghurbatov, Mr. Zavqibek Sohibov, Mr. Abdusattor Kotibov, Mr. Abdulmajid Rizoev, Ms. Ulfathonim Mamadshoeva, Mr. Manuchekhr Kholiknazarov, Mr. Faromuz Irgashov, and Mr. Khushruz Djumaev.Alleged victims: 9 More details... | |
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Information received regarding five South African nationals arbitrarily detained in the al-Roj camp in North-Est Syria. We express deep that one of the female detainees suffers from severe and deteriorating chronic health problems and urgently needs access to medical care that is unavailable in the camp. Furthermore, we are deeply concerned that the 14-year-old boy is at serious risk of being forcibly separated from his family and transferred to another detention centre, where he is at risk of disappearing and being held in incommunicado detention in life-threatening conditions. Alleged victims: 5 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the alleged recent imposition of additional requirements for survivors to file a criminal complaint to be eligible for reparation under the Yazidi Survivors Law (YSL), and associated by-laws, addressed to victims of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) from the Yazidi, Christian, Turkmen, and Shabak communities, which substantially impair the realizaiton of the rights of survivors to reparation as stipulated under the law and international standards. Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Información recibida en relación con alegaciones de asesinatos en distintos eventos de 57 personas integrantes de la Federación Sindical Unitaria Agropecuaria (FENSUAGRO); alegaciones de amenazas, incluyendo amenazas de muerte, actos de intimidación, hostigamiento, desapariciones forzadas y desplazamiento forzado contra personas integrantes de esta Federación, asociaciones y sindicatos afiliados y personas asociadas a las mismas y sus comunidades; y la falta de investigaciones rápidas, exhaustivas, eficaces e imparciales por parte de las autoridades estatales. Alleged victims: 4 More details... |
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Information received concerning the alleged lack of an effective and prompt investigation into the killing of Mr. Uakhele Giban, an indigenous Papuan, on 5 July 2022 in Suru Suru district, Yahukimo regency, allegedly by agents of the Indonesian security forces of the Damai Cartenz Unit, the alleged killings of Arlod Lokbere, Irian Nigiri, Lemaniol Nigiri, and Atis Tini, indegenous Papuans, in Mimika Regency, Nduga, in the Indonesian province of Papua on 22 August 2022, reportedly by members of the Indonesian Army from Brigif 20 and the alleged excessive use of force against an indigenous Papuan minor, on 15 April 2022. These cases appear to occur in the context of ongoing practices of excessive use of force, extrajudicial killings, and torture of indigenous Papuans by Indonesian police, military or joint security forces.Alleged victims: 6 More details... |
09 Aug 2023 |
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Information received concerning alleged trafficking of a group of more than 700 people, including children, allegedly trafficked and detained in unlawful places of detention under the control of traffickers, including in a warehouse in Tazirbu. We would also like to bring to your attention the situation of 120 persons who were allegedly released by Libyan authorities, from an unofficial place of detention, in February 2023, and subsequently transferred to an undisclosed location, where it is alleged, they continued to be detained, without being provided with access to lawyers, or to any assistance or protection, and with limited investigations undertaken in relation to the allegations of trafficking and other serious human rights violations, including torture, inhuman and degrading treatment, rape and sexual violence, and the risk of enforced disappearance, forced labour and sexual slavery. In this context we would also like to bring to your Excellency’s Government attention information we have received concerning alleged trafficking of a group of more than 700 people, including children, allegedly trafficked and detained under the control of traffickers, in locations in Tazirbu, and who have been allegedly released by Libyan authorities in previous operations. Alleged victims: 1451 More details... | |
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Concern on the recently proposed Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) published on 17 March 2023, which represents the latest development of your Excellency’s Government response to the challenges posed by the Prevention of Terrorism Act of 1979 (PTA) and the Rehabilitation Bill passed by the Sri Lankan Parliament on 18 January 2023. This legislation followed previously proposed legislation which sought to establish a Bureau for the Rehabilitation of ‘drug addicts, war warriors, and violent extremists.’ We note that revisions to the Rehabilitation Bill following a decision of the Supreme Court do not adhere in certain regards to fundamental rights enshrined in the Constitution, in our view have not remedied the substantive deficiencies of the legislation, and therefore place many of its provisions in direct contradiction with the international human rights law obligations of your Excellency’s Government. Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Information received concerning the arbitrary detention, enforced disappearance since July 2022, and risk of torture, ill-treatment and execution of Messrs. Pejman Fatehi, Vafa Azarbar, Mohammad (Hazhir) Faramarzi and Mohsen Mazloum who are members of the Kurdish minority.Alleged victims: 4 More details... |
20 Jun 2023 |
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Information concerning the alleged abduction from Nairobi, Kenya, of human rights defender Mr Morris Mabior Awikjok, his alleged enforced deportation to South Sudan, his detention and torture, and the lack of information provided to his family members in Nairobi, Kenya. Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the recruitment of prisoners serving their custodial sentences in Russian penitentiary facilities, for the private military and security contractor known as the Wagner Group, and their deployment in Ukraine.Alleged victims: - More details... |
23 Mar 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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Información recibida en relación con la desaparición de los defensores de derechos humanos, los Sres. Ricardo Lagunes y Antonio Diaz en el Estado de Michoacán, México, y el inminente riesgo para sus vidas. Estos dos defensores han desempeñado una labor de protección de los derechos humanos, incluido el derecho al medio ambiente sano y los derechos de los Pueblos Indígenas, en el marco de las actividades extractivas de la empresa Ternium, basada en Luxemburgo, que forma parte del grupo argentino-italiano Techint. Alleged victims: 2 More details... |
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Informations reçues concernant la disparition des défenseurs des droits de l'homme, Ricardo Lagunes et Antonio Diaz, dans l'État de Michoacán, au Mexique, et le risque imminent pour leurs vies. Ces deux défenseurs ont travaillé en faveur de la protection des droits de l'homme, notamment le droit à un environnement sain et les droits des Peuples Autochtones, dans le cadre des activités extractives de la société Ternium, basée au Luxembourg et appartenant au groupe argentino-italien Techint. Alleged victims: 2 More details... |
06 Apr 2023 |
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Information received concerning the alleged incident between Ethiopian governmental forces and the Karayu Oromo minority, leading to the abduction and subsequent enforced disappearance of 39 Karayu Oromo individuals, including several community leaders, and the killing of 14 of these individuals.Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Información recibida en relación con la desaparición de los defensores de derechos humanos, los Sres. Ricardo Lagunes y Antonio Diaz en el Estado de Michoacán, México, y el inminente riesgo para sus vidas. Estos dos defensores han desempeñado una labor de protección de los derechos humanos, incluido el derecho al medio ambiente sano y los derechos de los Pueblos Indígenas, en el marco de las actividades extractivas de la empresa Ternium, basada en Luxemburgo, que forma parte del grupo argentino-italiano Techint. Alleged victims: 2 More details... |
17 Apr 2023 |
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information we have received concerning Ms. Elham Modarresi, Ms. Pouran Nazemi, Ms. Elham and Mr. Vahid Afkari, Mr. Younes Mashayekhi, Ms. Soha Mortezaei, Ms. Zhina Modares Gorji, Ms. Bahareh Hedayar, Mr. Saeid Madani. Ms. Mozhgan Kavusi, Ms. Raha Asgarizadeh, Ms. Alieh Motalebzadeh, Ms. Sepideh Qoliyan, and Ms. Narges Mohammadi.Alleged victims: 16 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the following comments on the Law of the Republic of Tajikistan on Combating Terrorism (hereafter “CT Law”) and the Criminal Code of the Republic of Tajikistan (hereafter “Criminal Code”). We respectfully address a number of serious human rights challenges in relation to the definition of terrorism contained in the legislation which, in our view, is overly broad, the negative and disproportionate impact of the legislation on particular groups, on due process, as well as on the exercise of freedom of opinion and expression, and freedom of peaceful assembly and association. We therefore respectfully encourage your Excellency's Government to review and reconsider certain key aspects to ensure that the law complies with Tajikistan's international human rights obligations. We recall that Special Procedures Experts have raised concerns on some of these issues, particularly in relation to the Pamiri minority (communications TJK 1/2022, TJK 2/2022 and TJK 3/2022), to which the Government has not yet responded.Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Information received concerning the recruitment of prisoners serving their custodial sentences in Russian penitentiary facilities, for the private military and security contractor known as the Wagner Group, and their deployment in Ukraine. Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Information received concerning the continuing use of excessive force against protesters participating in ongoing demonstrations in August and September 2022. The demonstrations are in response to the previous use of excessive force by security forces against protesters, as well as the continuing economic and financial issues arising from fiscal mismanagement of the debt crisis in Sri LankaAlleged victims: 3 More details... | |
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Información recibida en relación con el Señor Oscar René Vargas Escobar, una persona privada de libertad de 76 años de edad en precario estado de salud, que se encuentra en condiciones inhumanas de detencion y cuya vida podría correr peligro si no recibe atención médica inmediata. Su detención y el acceso estrechamente limitado a la atención médica se producirían en el contexto más amplio de condiciones carcelarias inadecuadas de personas detenidas arbitrariamente en Nicaragua.Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Informations reçues concernant des exécutions arbitraires, des disparitions forcées, des pillages, incendies et violences sexuelles commis au cours d’opérations militaires menées au cours de l’année 2022 par les forces armées maliennes (FAMa), accompagnées de personnels militaires et de securité russes recrutés par le groupe dit « Wagner », dans la Région de Mopti au centre du Mali.Alleged victims: - More details... |
11 Apr 2023 |
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Information received regarding the death in suspicious circumstances of former Senator Usman Kakar and calls by the National Assembly Standing Committee on Human Rights and Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) to the Government to investigate the alleged existence of a “kill list” reportedly naming Mr. Kakar as well as several other individuals including Mr. Fazlur Rehman Afridi, Mr. Farhatullah Babar, a former senator, and Ms. Gul Bukhari.Alleged victims: 4 More details... | |
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Information received concerning an alleged smear campaign against Bangladesh-based human rights organisation Odhikar, as well as acts of intimidation and harassment against its Secretary, Mr. Adilur Rahman Khan. We understand that this campaign may also aim to question the humanitarian procedure of the Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances (hereafter, ‘WGEID’ or ‘Working Group’) as well as the authenticity of the claims brought to it by relatives of the victims and civil society organizations. The allegations received also refer to acts of harassment and intimidation against members of the NGO Maayer Daak (Mothers’ Call). Alleged victims: 3 More details... |
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Information received concerning the arrest,detention and sentencing of Mr. Olivier Vandecastelle, a 41-year-old Belgium humanitarian worker and his subsequent ill-treatment and current critical health condition. Mr. Vandecasteele has worked since 2008 as humanitarian worker for the Non Governmental Organisation Médecins du Monde in different countries and from 2020 to 2021 as the Country Director of Afghan Displacement Relief International in Iran.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
14 Apr 2023 |
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nformation received concerning the alleged arbitrary arrest, continued detention, torture and ill-treatment of Mr. Maziar Shahbakhsh, a child at the time of arrest and another child, both belonging to the Baloch minority. During the first two months of detention of Mr. Maziar Shahbakhsh, he was reportedly subjected to enforced disappearance.Alleged victims: 2 More details... | |
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Información recibida en relación con la iniciativa de ley número 6099 intitulada "Ley para el fortalecimiento de la paz”, que persigue establecer extinción de la responsabilidad penal y de la pena por amnistía absoluta de los responsables de delitos y graves violaciones a los derechos humanos cometidos durante el conflicto armado interno de Guatemala.Alleged victims: - More details... |
25 Dec 2022 |
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Follow-up on our engagement the Chinese Government since 2017, in particular regarding the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR). We thank the Government for the detailed responses provided to some of our communications and the information received through the China Human Rights Newsletter that your representation in Geneva shares with different stakeholders, including Special Procedures. Alleged victims: - More details... |
07 Mar 2023 |
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Information received regarding the arbitrary detention, enforced disappearance and imminent risk of forced return to China by the Vietnamese authorities of Chinese refugee and human rights defender Mr. Guangping Dong. At the time of writing the present communication, his fate and whereabouts continue to be unknown. Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
15 Mar 2023 |
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Information received concerning allegations of the recent increase in the systematic targeting of members of the Baha’i religious minority, including through arrest, summoning for interrogation and mistreatment at detention places.Alleged victims: 14 More details... |
25 May 2023 |
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Información recibida en relación la situación de emergencia de financiamiento, estructura y personal en que se encuentra el Instituto de Medicina Legal y Ciencias Forenses y el impacto negativo que ello tiene sobre la labor de búsqueda e identificación de personas desaparecidas y en el acceso a la verdad y a la justicia sobre las desapariciones forzadas, ejecuciones extrajudiciales y torturas y/o tratos crueles inhumanos o degradantes, cometidas durante el periodo de violencia que vivió el país entre 1980 y 2000.Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Information concerning Ms. Esther Alexandra Marinos and Mr. Mushldi Zalqaw Mutebi, who were allegedly subjected to enforced disappearance, arbitrary detention, torture and ill-treatment, including physical and sexual assault by members of the Ugandan security forces. We are also concerned about information received concerning journalist Mr. Lawrence Kitatta, who is subjected to harassment, intimidation and retaliation for his journalistic work.Alleged victims: 3 More details... | |
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Información recibida en relación con la situación humanitaria en el Tapón del Darién, que afecta a las personas migrantes que transitan a través de esta ruta, así como alegaciones respecto a la situación en las Estaciones de Recepción de Migrantes (ERM) de Panamá, donde las personas migrantes que llegan a través del Darién se encontrarían supuestamente privadas de libertad, en condiciones deplorables e insalubres, y expuestas a situaciones de abuso por parte de las autoridades que gestionan estos centros.Alleged victims: - More details... |
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Información recibida en relación con los asesinatos de las señoras Esmeralda Gallardo Sánchez y María del Carmen Vázquez, dos mujeres buscadoras de personas desaparecidas en México, los que se enmarcarían en un contexto de crecientes agresiones en contra de familiares y colectivos de búsqueda de personas desaparecidas en el país.Alleged victims: 2 More details... |
09 Feb 2023 09 Feb 2023 (Annex) 09 Feb 2023 (Annex) |
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Information received concerning the purported imminent extradition of Mr Sherif Osman, from the United Arab Emirates to Egypt on the basis of a red notice issued by the Arab Interior Ministers Council under the charge of incitement on social media against the Egyptian Government.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
06 Jan 2023 (Ack.) 10 Feb 2023 |
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Information received concerning allegations of denial of legal assistance, torture and ill-treatment, incommunicado detention and enforced disappearance of Ms. Xueqin Huang, Mr. Jianbing Wang, Ms. Fangmei He, Mr. Maodong Yang and Mr. Jitian Tang; and that with the exception of one of these 5 cases, at the time of writing this letter the families of these persons have not received accurate and official information regarding their whereabouts, their health status and well-being, and have not been allowed full and unrestricted access to the detainees after they were detained. Alleged victims: 5 More details... |
10 Jan 2023 |
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Informations concernant le renvoi auprès de la juridiction militaire libanaise, de l'enquête sur la mort de M. Bashar Abdel Saud, un réfugié syrien, qui serait décédé le 31 août 2022 peu après avoir été arrêté et torturé par les forces de sécurité libanaises, et l'absence suivante d'une enquête effective, impartiale et indépendante sur les circonstances de sa mort. Ce cas ferait partie d'une série de cas de civils soumis à des actes de torture et disparitions forcées qui auraient été transférés à des tribunaux militaires qui ne respectent pas les normes d'indépendance et d'impartialité requises pour les procédures judiciaires en vertu du droit international.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
03 Mar 2023 |
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Information received concerning allegations that the authorities have not taken adequate measures to conduct forensic investigations in line with the international standards laid out in the Minnesota Protocol in order to determine the fate and whereabouts of persons forcibly disappeared between July 1994 to January 2017. Furthermore, concerns are raised about the delay in putting in place accountability measures for bringing all perpetrators to justice and to provide victims and their families with effective remedy and reparations. We are also raising concern about the verbal attacks and threats made against Ms. Isatou Ayeshah Jammeh, a victim of human rights violations and human rights defender.Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Information concerning the risk of imminent execution of Mr. Hussein Abo al-Kheir, a 57-year-old Jordanian citizen, for drug related offenses that does not meet the threshold for “most serious crimes” in a context that continues to indicate a highly alarming acceleration of executions, including of non-nationals, for this type of offence in the country.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
22 Mar 2023 |
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Information received concerning the situation of a Swedish child who was repatriated to Sudan in April 2019. Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
16 Jan 2023 |
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Information received concerning the situation of a Swedish child who was repatriated to Sudan in April 2019. Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the repeated enforced disappearance, torture and ill treatment, and medical negligence, of human rights defender, Dr. Ahmed Shawky Abdelsattar Mohamed Amasha.Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Information concerning the alleged enforced disappearances, arbitrary detentions, torture, and extra-judicial killings, reportedly committed by Government security forces between May 1989 and January 1990, in the Matale District, in the context of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) uprising. The allegations received also refer to a complete lack of accountability and judicial action against the State authorities identified as the main perpetrators of the violations committed.Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Informations reçues concernant de graves allégations d'usage excessif et létal de la force dans le cadre de manifestations opposées à la prolongation de la période de transition; ces allégations faisant état de 80 morts, d'arrestations et détentions arbitraires, de disparitions forcées et de tortures de manifestants pacifiques, de défenseurs des droits de l’homme et de journalistes.Alleged victims: 18 More details... |
02 Jan 2023 (Ack.) 03 Jan 2023 16 Jan 2023 |
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Information received concerning ongoing excessive and lethal use of force by Iranian security forces against protesters demonstrating in response to the death of Mahsa Amini on 16 September 2022, who died after she was detained by the Gasht-e-Ershad (Guidance Patrol) for allegedly not complying with Iran’s compulsory veiling laws. The information refers to a continuous crackdown on civil society by the Iranian authorities, the use of live ammunitions against protesters, sexual and gender-based violence against women, arbitrary arrests, torture, extrajudicial executions and other unlawful killings, as well as the disruption of the Internet, preventing access to and the sharing of information on the protests.Alleged victims: 3 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the alleged failure to comply with your Excellency Government’s obligation to ensure locating, protecting, preserving and exhuming mass and unmarked grave sites, their investigation compliant with international standards with a view to identifying those buried therein and the search for forcibly disappeared persons in connection with the enforced disappearance and summary execution of political dissidents between July and early September in 1988 in 32 cities, and the refusal to provide their families with accurate and complete death certificates.Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Comentarios y sugerencias sobre los decretos legislativos nos. 333, 358, 396, 427, 459, 476 y 503 mediante los cuales el Gobierno de Su Excelencia declaró y ha venido prorrogando el régimen de excepción vigente en el país. También ofrecemos nuestros comentarios con relación a los decretos legislativos nos. 337, 339, 341 y 342, mediante los cuales se aprobaron reformas a la Ley Penal, al Código Procesal Penal, a la Ley Especial contra Actos de Terrorismo y a la Ley Penal Juvenil por parte de la Asamblea Legislativa el 27 y 30 de marzo de 2022. Alleged victims: - More details... |
12 Dec 2022 |
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Información recibida en relación con la presunta criminalización de personas defensoras de los derechos del pueblo Garífuna.Alleged victims: 2 More details... |
07 Feb 2023 |
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Information received concerning the situation of three Australian children currently being held in Roj camp in North-Eastern Syria. Alleged victims: 3 More details... |
01 Dec 2022 |
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Comentarios sobre las reformas legislativas aprobadas recientemente, mediante las cuales se traslada el control operativo y administrativo de la Guardia Nacional a la Secretaría de la Defensa Nacional (SEDENA), así como sobre la iniciativa de reforma constitucional que pretende extender la participación de las Fuerzas Armadas en tareas de seguridad. Dichas reformas legislativas han sido impulsadas a pesar de ir en contra de lo establecido en la Constitución Política de los Estados Unidos Mexicanos, y en detrimento de las obligaciones internacionales de México en materia de derechos humanos. Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Information received concerning the failure to conduct effective investigations into the potentially unlawful deaths of Mr. Ibrahim Alhamil on 20 November 2013, Mr. Suwayh Mahmud Alhamil on 17 November 2014, and Mr. Murad Alhamil on 11 June 2014 in Tarhuna when the region was reportedly under the control of the Al-Kany militia; as well as into the disappearance, torture and subsequent death in custody of Mr. Abdulaziz Salem Husain Bashasha on 13 August 2021; and into the alleged killing of Mr. Ahmed Mohammed Al-Qamoudi Zoiat on 12 August 2021, in the course of an interception at sea off the Libyan coast, by unidentified armed men believed to belong to the Stabilisation Support Agency.Alleged victims: 5 More details... | |
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Informations reçues concernant l'absence d'enquêtes efficaces et indépendantes, visant à identifier des personnes décédées ou disparues et à clarifier les causes et les circonstances de leur décès, suite au naufrage survenu au large des côtes de Tripoli le 23 avril 2022, et ayant entraîné la mort d'au moins sept personnes, tandis que 33 personnes sont toujours portées disparues. Cet incident semble s'inscrire dans un contexte marqué par une absence de volonté d’enquêter et d'une impunité endémique s’agissant d’accidents de navires impliquant des personnes en situation de déplacement, notamment des migrants, des réfugiés et des demandeurs d'asile.Alleged victims: 59 More details... |
29 Nov 2022 |
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Information received concerning the alleged failure of the Iraqi Government to conduct prompt, impartial and effective investigations into the disappearances and potentially unlawful deaths of victims of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), and to criminally prosecute and sanction the perpetrators of those crimes and to provide full reparation to victims, in line with international standards.Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Information received concerning the alleged enforced disappearance of Ms. Irina Danilovich, her alleged arbitrary detention, ill-treatment, criminalisation, home search and seizure of her electronic devices and documents, as well as her designation as a “mass media foreign agent”, all of which was reportedly in connection with her legitimate human rights work and the exercise of the freedom of expression.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
09 Sep 2022 |
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Information received concerning allegations of systematic targeting of members of the Baha’i religious minority, including through a series of arrests of individuals, destruction of homes and confiscation of land belonging to members of the Baha’i minority in Iran. The allegations received also refer to the alleged enforced disappearance of one person, Mr. Afif Naemi.Alleged victims: 63 More details... |
09 Mar 2023 |
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Information received concerning the violations of due process and fair trial standards in the arrest and sentencing of Mr. Moaaz Al-Sharqawy by Egypt’s Emergency State Security Court in May 2022; as well as his enforced disappearance, torture and ill-treatment in 2018; and the continued inclusion of his name in the terrorist watch list despite lack of evidence.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
09 Feb 2023 |
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Information received concerning the continued lack of identification and preservation of unmarked and mass grave sites in Indian-administered Kashmir, including the failure to conduct forensic investigations, search processes for the forcibly disappeared, and the lack of progress in identifying the remains of individuals buried in these graves in accordance with international standards.Alleged victims: - More details... |
26 Sep 2022 (Ack.) |
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Information received concerning allegations of enforced disappearance, arbitrary detention and torture or cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment, and denial of access to timely and adequate medical care leading to the death under State custody of Mr. Ayman Mohammed Ali Omar Hadhoud, and the failure to adequately investigate the causes and circumstances of his death in line with applicable international standards. It is alleged that his death in custody forms part of an ongoing pattern of the use of arbitrary arrest, politically motivated prosecution, and inhumane conditions of detention, as well as torture against scholars and researchers in Egypt.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
15 Nov 2022 |
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Information received concerning the arbitrary detention, enforced disappearance and prosecution of Mr. Abdulbaqi Saeed Abdo, who faces the risk of an imminent deportation.Alleged victims: 2 More details... | |
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Información recibida en relación con el homicidio de once personas y la desaparición forzada de otras dos en el marco de una operación militar el 28 de marzo de 2022 en la vereda de Alto Remanso, Puerto Leguízamo, en el departamento del Putumayo, así como las irregularidades relativas a la investigación de estos hechos. Se alega que las circunstancias de estos hechos estarían relacionadas con un posible patrón de operaciones militares que, invocando el cumplimiento de órdenes de captura emitidas por la autoridad competente, y a pesar de realizar labores de inteligencia que deberían facilitar la captura, priorizarían la eliminación de la persona contra quien va dirigida la orden, incurriendo en presuntas privaciones arbitrarias de la vida al emplear la fuerza de manera innecesaria y desproporcionada.Alleged victims: 11 More details... |
26 Aug 2022 |
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Information serious allegations of arbitrary detention, enforced disappearance, torture and ill-treatment of hundreds of peaceful protesters, human rights defenders and people with a perceived affiliation with the opposition to the military coup of 25 October 2021. Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Information received concerning the alleged enforced disappearance and ill-treatment of the journalists and human rights defenders Mr. Oleh Baturin and Mr. Serhiy Tsyhipa, as well as the alleged threats, physical violence, home searches, arbitrary detentions, enforced disappearances, and killings of human rights defenders, among other civil society representatives, in the territories of Ukraine occupied by the Russian Federation.Alleged victims: 2 More details... |
09 Aug 2022 |
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Information received concerning the alleged killings of 69 individuals and enforced disappearance of three individuals, reportedly by members of law enforcement including in the course of police operations and in custody, in the period from 1999 to 2020. Whilst the reported cases demonstrate the systemic and sustained nature of the excessive and lethal use of force by Brazilian security forces, they do not represent all those affected by such patterns of alleged human rights abuses. Alleged victims: 72 More details... |
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Información recibida en relación con las alegaciones de presuntas violaciones de derechos humanos, o el posible riesgo de ellas, en el marco del Régimen de Excepción y reformas a la legislación penal implementadas recientemente en El Salvador, lo que podría estar conduciendo a un uso excesivo de la fuerza por parte de agentes policiales y militares y a la detención potencialmente arbitraria de cientos de personas sin orden de arresto, en ocasiones sometidas a desapariciones forzadas de corta duración, algunas de las cuales habrían sido sometidas a torturas o tratos crueles, inhumanos o degradantes.Alleged victims: - More details... |
29 Jul 2022 |
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Information received concerning allegations of the enforced disappearance of Mr. Ebrahim Babaei since 21 December 2021.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
10 Aug 2022 |
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Information received concerning allegations of the lack of measures taken to conduct thorough and comprehensive search for individuals forcibly disappeared by the so-called Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) in Syria as well as the lack of investigations compliant with international standards into mass graves in areas now controlled by the Syrian Government.Alleged victims: - More details... |
07 Jul 2022 |
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Information received concerning allegations of the lack of measures taken to conduct comprehensive and thorough search for individuals disappeared by the so-called Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL) in Syria and lack of investigations compliant with international standards with regard to mass graves in areas now controlled by the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (AANES). We have also received information on the alleged operation of local counter-terrorism mechanisms which do not comply with international due process standards, the alleged failure to consistently question and prosecute former ISIL members in relation to acts tantamount to enforced disappearance and extrajudicial executions and the application of amnesties or similar measures to former ISIL members leading to impunity.Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Information received concerning the ruling of the Brazilian Federal Supreme Court of 11 May 2020, which denies the extradition of a person to Argentina for the investigation of four interrelated judicial cases concerning crimes against humanity and grave human rights violations committed in the clandestine detention center ‘ESMA’ between 1976 and 1979.Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Information received concerning the alleged assault and excessive use of force by police officers, against Tamil relatives of disappeared persons during a protest in Jaffna, which resulted in the injury of several women, including Ms. Mariyasuresh Easwary and Ms. Jenithta Sivanandan.Alleged victims: 2 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the alleged abduction and enforced disappearance of Mr. Mykola Mykolaiovych Sydorenko, presumably by members of the Main Directorate of the National Police in the Donetsk region and Security Service of Ukraine, in Bakhmut.Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the alleged decision of the Amnesty Recommendation Committee of the Truth, Reparation and Reconciliation Commission (TRRC) to recommend the granting of amnesty to Mr. Sanna Sabally, who is accused of serious human rights violations that may reach the threshold of crimes against humanity.Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Information received concerning the situation of migrants and asylum seekers, including families and children, attempting to reach Poland through its border with Belarus. Concerns include persons allegedly stranded at the border, as well as those who are held in detention facilities in Poland, where they are allegedly subjected to dire conditions of detention.Alleged victims: 1800 More details... |
27 May 2022 |
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Information received concerning the desecration and destruction of the Gayanasarana Buddha Monastery located in Falaharia, Chittagong district, the perpetrated violence against its monks, members of the Buddhist minority, which led to the enforced disappearance and death of Mr. Ronankor Vikku, as well as the prolonged detention and judicial harassment of the monastery’s principle, Venerable Saranankar Mahathera.Alleged victims: 2 More details... | |
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Informations reçues concernant l’usage excessif de la force lors des arrestations et des disparitions forcées alléguées de MM. Noureddine Bhiri et Fathi Beldi, dans le cadre d’une mesure d’assignation à résidence, ainsi que les mesures de représailles qui auraient été prises à l’encontre de M. Abdelrazzak Al Kilani, l’avocat de M. Bhiri.Alleged victims: 3 More details... |
08 Jun 2022 |
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Información recibida en relación con las agresiones en contra de la señora Alma Rosa Villalobos Valdés e integrantes de su familia, quienes habrían sido detenidos, golpeados y sometidos a otros malos tratos por agentes de la Agencia de Investigación Criminal de Guanajuato (AIC). La señora Villalobos es integrante de la organización Hasta Encontrarte, un colectivo dedicado a proteger y defender los derechos humanos de las mujeres víctimas de la desaparición u homicidios en el estado de Guanajuato.Alleged victims: 5 More details... |
19 Oct 2022 |
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Information received concerning the alleged use of automatic immigration detention of Venezuelan migrants and asylum seekers, including children, arriving irregularly to Curaçao, where they are held in dire conditions of detention for indefinite periods of time.Alleged victims: - More details... |
29 Apr 2022 |
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Information received concerning the ongoing practice of pushbacks of migrants by the Coast Guard of Trinidad and Tobago, including a recent incident of interception of a boat with 39 Venezuelan migrants and asylum seekers on board, including 10 children, and the alleged use of firearms during this operation, which reportedly resulted in the death of a one-year-old child and the injury of his mother. Alleged victims: 39 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the alleged acts of intimidation and harassment against relatives of disappeared persons, human rights defenders and civil society organizations in Bangladesh because of their work and co-operation with international bodies and UN mechanisms in the field of human rights.Alleged victims: 4 More details... |
12 May 2022 |
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Information received regarding the arrest, detention and subsequent enforced disappearance of Tibetan writer Mr. Lobsang Lhundup (pen name of Dhi Lhaden), musician Mr. Lhundrup Drakpa, and teacher Ms. Rinchen Kyi, allegedly in connection with their cultural activities in favour of the Tibetan minority language and culture. Alleged victims: 3 More details... |
14 Apr 2022 |
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Information received concerning allegations of racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance against members of the Tigrayan ethnic group, as well as other serious human rights violations committed against them, since the outbreak of the conflict between the Ethiopian federal Government and its armed forces and the Tigray People's Liberation Front in November 2020. Alleged victims: - More details... |
14 Apr 2022 |
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Información recibida en relación con los presuntos actos de desprestigio e incitación a la violencia dirigidos contra el memorial “El Ojo que Llora” y los actos de estigmatización, intimidación y amenaza dirigidos contra las personas que participaron en el acto de reconocimiento del sitio como Patrimonio Cultural de la Nación, todos ellos registrados en las redes sociales.Alleged victims: - More details... |
04 May 2022 |
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Information received concerning Ms. Amira Osman, a Sudanese women’s rights activist, who has been arbitrarily arrested in Khartoum, on 22 January 2022, and ever since subjected to enforced disappearance with no information on her fate or whereabouts.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
11 Mar 2022 |
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Information received concerning the alleged arrest and subsequent enforced disappearances of human rights defenders Mr. Wang Jianbing and Mr. Yang Maodong (pen-name Guo Feixiong), who are facing the charge of “inciting subversion of State power”, and concerning Mr. Tang Jitian, who has been reported as forcibly disappeared since 10 December 2021.Alleged victims: 9 More details... |
01 Apr 2022 |
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Information we have received concerning the alleged disappearance of human rights defender, Mr. Steve Abua.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
02 Feb 2022 (Ack.) 16 Mar 2022 |
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Information received concerning the water and environmental policies in Khuzestan province which have led to a serious water and environmental crisis impacting life, livelihood, biodiversity and the environment. Further information is received at the violent dispersal by police and security forces of peaceful protests in Khuzestan province who protested the water crisis; the use of lethal force against unarmed protesters leading to the killing of at least nine individuals, including at least one child, and the injuring of a number of others; arrest and alleged arbitrary detention of protesters some of them being or have been subjected to enforced disappearance; and disruptions to internet access and mobile data.Alleged victims: 10 More details... |
08 Mar 2022 |
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Information received about the inclusion on a terrorist list of two human rights defenders, Mr. Hamad Mohammed Al-Shamsi and Mr. Mohammed Saqr Al-Zaabi; and academics and activists Mr. Ahmed Mohammed Al-Shaiba Al-Nuaimi, and Mr Saeed Nasser Al-Tenaiji. Alleged victims: 4 More details... | |
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Information received concerning reports of acts constituting torture or cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment resulting in deaths of individuals under custody of the State, without subsequent independent investigation into the cause of death and without accountability for perpetrators.Alleged victims: 2 More details... |
09 Mar 2022 |
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Information received concerning allegations of forced returns of Venezuelan migrants, including asylum seekers, without any individualised assessment of their protection needs and risks faced upon return; as well as allegations of pushbacks carried out at sea by the Trinidadian authorities.Alleged victims: 204 More details... | |
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Information received received about the excessive and lethal use of force against protesters in the context of the large demonstrations held across many cities in Kazakhstan since the beginning of January 2022, as well as the widespread arrests and detention of protesters on charges related to counter-terrorism and the alleged enforced disappearances of trade unionists. We would like to bring further attention to information received on the targeted harassment of civil society activists, human rights defenders and journalists.Alleged victims: 2 More details... |
18 Mar 2022 |
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Information received concerning the alleged lack of investigations into the killing and subsequent concealment and disappearance of the mortal remains of South African-Austrian photojournalist Anton Lazarus Hammerl on 5 April 2011, in the desert on the outskirts of Brega, eastern Libya, reportedly by troops loyal to Colonel Muammar al-Gaddafi.Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Information received concerning Mr. Dzmitry Padlobnikau, who is reportedly at risk of forced return from the Russian Federation to Belarus, where he is likely to be subjected to torture or other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment, arbitrary detention and enforced disappearance. Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
03 Mar 2022 |
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Información recibida en relación a la Proposición de Ley sobre bebés robados en el Estado español. Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Information received concerning the arrest ill-treatment, enforced disappearance,continued detention and sentencing of student activist Ms. Leila Hosseinzadeh and the arrest and continued detention of labor rights defender Mr. Hirad Pirbodaghi.Alleged victims: 2 More details... |
28 Jul 2022 |
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Información recibida en relación los presuntos ataques y amenazas en contra de la señora Coline Manon Christine Fanon y contra su hermano el señor Dino Ernesto Suchite Rodríguez y otros integrantes de su familia, así como en contra la fundación Racines Perdues - Raices Perdidas.Alleged victims: 2 More details... |
14 Feb 2022 |
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Información recibida en relación con la detención, posterior desaparición forzada de corta duración, malos tratos y procesamiento de Sr. Lorenzo Rosales Fajardo, pastor de la Iglesia Monte de Sion en Palma Soriano, Cuba.Alleged victims: 2 More details... |
01 Mar 2022 |
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Information received concerning the failure of Russian authorities to investigate and prosecute the torture and execution of a Syrian citizen, allegedly committed by individuals affiliated to the so-called Wagner Group.Alleged victims: 2 More details... |
25 Feb 2022 |
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Update on the action in process to review and bring the ‘Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act No. 48 of 1979 as amended by Act No. 10 of 1982’ [hereinafter ‘PTA’] published in the Gazette Extraordinary No. 2218/68 on 12 March 2021 in line with international norms and standards within a time bound process.Alleged victims: - More details... |
10 Dec 2021 (Ack.) 11 Dec 2021 16 Dec 2021 |
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Information received concerning the continuous use of force by the security forces to suppress peaceful protests taking part in Sudan in a response to the military coup of 25 October 2021. Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Información recibida en relación con los alegados actos de criminalización y persecución en contra de víctimas de graves violaciones de derechos humanos, y de personas quienes les defienden y acompañan, en el marco de la investigación penal del caso conocido como “Fosas Clandestinas en San Fernando”, en particular en contra de la defensora Ana Lorena Delgadillo Pérez, la periodista Marcela Turati y la perito Mercedes Doretti. Alleged victims: 3 More details... |
31 May 2022 |
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Information received concerning the ongoing judicial harassment against Mr. Adilur Rahman Khan and Mr. Nasiruddin Elan, respectively Secretary and Director of the human rights non-governmental organisation Odhikar. Mr. Adilur Rahman Khan is also a member of the World Organization against Torture’s (OMCT) General Assembly, and Secretary-General of the International Federation for Human Rights ( FIDH). Odhikar was founded in 1995 and advocates for civil and political rights, and reports on enforced disappearances. It is a member of various international networks.Alleged victims: 2 More details... | |
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Information received concerning allegations of intimidations, searches and confiscations committed during raids performed by national security agents on Mr. Khurram Parvez’s residence and office premises at Jammu and Kashmir Coalition of Civil Society (JKCCS) – a human rights and civil society organisation - as well as his subsequent arbitrary arrest and detention on charges related to conspiracy and terrorism.Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the Criminal Laws (Amendment) Bill 2021, codifying enforced disappearance as an autonomous crime in Pakistan, which includes clauses that run contrary to the spirit and objectives of a law to criminalize enforced disappearances.Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Information received concerning alleged acts of harassment against Ms. Sandya Ekneligoda, reportedly in reprisal for her efforts to seek the truth about the fate and whereabouts of her husband, disappeared journalist Prageeth Ekneligoda. Alleged victims: 2 More details... |
25 Jan 2022 |
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Información recibida en relación al Proyecto de Ley sobre la sustitución de penas privativas de libertad por régimen de prisión domiciliaria para procesados y condenados mayores de sesenta y cinco años - y la permanencia a futuro del citado régimen- por razones humanitarias o trato humanitario, superpoblación del sistema penitenciario y su agravamiento ante la emergencia sanitaria causada por la pandemia de COVID-19. Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Information received concerning the arrest, enforced disappearance and continued detention of Mr. Reda Abdulrahman Ali Mohamed, a former teacher, and member of the Quranist minority belief movement in Egypt.Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Information received concerning alleged extrajudicial killings, abductions and enforced disappearance.Alleged victims: 6 More details... |
28 Jan 2022 |
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Information received concerning acts of intimidation and reprisals against Mr. Noël Zihabamwe and persons associated with him, following the demarches undertaken to search for, and establish the fate and whereabouts of his forcibly disappeared brothers, Mr. Antoine Zihabamwe and Mr. Jean Nsengimana.Alleged victims: 3 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the General Scheme of the Birth Information and Tracing Bill, the General Scheme of a Certain Institutional Burials (Authorised Interventions) Bill and the proposed Restorative Recognition Scheme. Alleged victims: - More details... |
09 Nov 2021 09 Nov 2021 (Annex) 09 Nov 2021 (Annex) |
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Information received concerning the continued renewal of the pretrial detention of a number of journalists and human rights defenders, which in all cases, this detention exceeds the legal limit for which an individual can be held in pretrial detention under Egyptian law. Moreover, we have received equally worrisome information in relation to the physical and psychological integrity of these individuals and information concerning their trials. Alleged victims: 5 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the alleged continued detention, physical assault and ill-treatment of four journalists currently held in a prisoner exchange facility in Sana’a. Since August 2021, the whereabouts of one of the journalists remains unknown.Alleged victims: 4 More details... | |
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Información recibida en relación con los actos de amenaza y hostigamiento en contra del señor Jimmy Francisco Ortiz Rodríguez. El señor Ortiz es un abogado, defensor de derechos humanos y familiar de dos víctimas de desaparición forzada, cuyos casos permanecen sin esclarecer y bajo la revisión del Grupo de Trabajo. Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
06 Jan 2022 |
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Información recibida en relación con la ostensible demora en que viene incurriendo la Corte Suprema de Justicia de la República Argentina, en resolver causas por crímenes contra la humanidad y graves violaciones de los derechos humanos, incluyendo desapariciones forzadas, cometidos durante la dictadura miliar, que esperan resolución desde hace años.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
13 Apr 2023 13 Apr 2023 (Annex) 13 Apr 2023 (Annex) 13 Apr 2023 (Annex) |
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Report of the Standing Committee on Interior on the Criminal Laws (Amendment) Bill 2021, which proposes the introduction of amendments and additional clauses into the Bill, which would run contrary to the spirit and objectives of a law to criminalize enforced disappearances.Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Información recibida en relación con los ataques y amenazas en contra de la señora Paula Rojas Nieto, integrante de la organización no gubernamental Colectivo Buscadoras en el estado de Guanajuato. El Colectivo Buscadoras es una entidad que reúne a familias de personas desaparecidas.Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Informations reçues concernant les allégations d'utilisation continue de de personel et d’individus recrutés par le groupe dit « Wagner », et d'acteurs exerçant des activités liées au mercenariat et d'entreprises militaires et de sécurité privées en République Centrafricaine (RCA), ainsi que des violations graves et systématiques des droits de l'homme et du droit international humanitaire commises par ces acteurs sur l'ensemble du territoire.Alleged victims: 80 More details... | |
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Informations reçues concernant des allégations lies a l’ impact négatif que la législation et les régulations adoptées en Algérie depuis la fin de la guerre civile ont eu sur la réalisation des droits des victimes à un recours effectif, à la justice, et à la vérité en relation aux graves violations des droits humains commises pendant cette période, ainsi que des allégations lies au restrictions excessives aux droits à la liberté d'expression, de réunion pacifique et d'association contenu dans le cadre juridique algérienne qui porteraient atteinte aux activités des victimes et leurs association et qui auraient abouti à la criminalisation de leurs manifestations pacifiques demandant justice pour les violations susmentionnées.Alleged victims: - More details... |
22 Nov 2021 26 Nov 2021 (Ack.) 30 Nov 2021 (Ack.) |
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Informations reçues concernant M. Slimane Bouhafs, un citoyen algérien reconnu en tant que réfugié en Tunisie, qui aurait été disparu le 25 août 2021 à Tunis, avant de réapparaître quatre jours plus tard dans un commissariat de police à Alger accusé de crimes de terrorisme en lien avec ses activités de militantisme.Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Informations reçues concernant M. Slimane Bouhafs, un citoyen algérien reconnu en tant que réfugié en Tunisie, qui aurait été disparu le 25 août 2021 à Tunis, avant de réapparaître quatre jours plus tard dans un commissariat de police à Alger accusé de crimes de terrorisme en lien avec ses activités de militantisme.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
18 Nov 2021 18 Nov 2021 (Annex) |
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Information received on the ongoing arbitrary detention and alleged ill-treatment of Mr. Oqaba Alaa Labib Hashad and Mr. Mohamed Ibrahim Radwan.Alleged victims: 2 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the case of Mr. Mohammed al-Shakhouri and and Mr. Asaad Makki Shubbar, who were sentenced to death following trials which did not meet due process guarantees and for crimes which do not appear to meet the “most serious crimes” threshold.Alleged victims: 2 More details... |
22 Oct 2021 |
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Information received concerning the imminent execution of Mr. Heidar Ghorbani, an Iranian from the Kurdish minority.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
22 Oct 2021 |
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Information received concerning allegations of enforced disappearance, arbitrary detention, torture and ill-treatment of Mr. Nnamdi Kanu, by Kenyan security officials, as well as his illegal rendition to Nigeria, to face trial for terrorism related charges, which are believed to be linked to his leadership of the “Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB)” group.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
17 Sep 2021 (Ack.) |
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Information received concerning allegations of enforced disappearance, arbitrary detention, torture and ill-treatment of Mr. Nnamdi Kanu, by Kenyan security officials, as well as his illegal rendition to Nigeria, to face trial for terrorism related charges, which are believed to be related to his leadership of the organization “Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB)” group.Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Información recibida en relación con las alegaciones de detención arbitraria y posterior desaparición forzada, y amenazas en perjuicio de un defensor de derechos humanos, quien se mantiene incomunicado y sin acceso a medicinas y atención médica, por actos presuntamente relacionados con su labor como defensor de derechos humanos y participación en protestas sociales.Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the enforced disappearances of Mr. Hamidullah Arbabi and Mr. Falah Heidari, of the Baloch and Arab minority, respectively.Alleged victims: 2 More details... |
13 Oct 2021 |
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Information received concerning the alleged imminent execution of Mr. Mahmoud Ebada Abdelmaqsod Eid, who was sentenced to death following a trial, which did not meet due process guarantees including admitting a confession reportedly obtained through torture.Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Concerns about the adoption and implementation of a recent regulation, titled ‘Prevention of Terrorism (De-radicalization from holding violent extremist religious ideology) Regulations No. 01 of 2021’ [hereinafter ‘Regulation’] under section 27 of the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act No. 48 of 1979 as amended by Act No. 10 of 1982 [hereinafter ‘PTA’] published in the Gazette Extraordinary No. 2218/68 on 12 March 2021. In this regard, we wish to express our serious concern and to encourage the rescission of the Regulation because its provisions are contrary to Sri Lanka’s international legal obligations. Alleged victims: - More details... |
11 Aug 2021 |
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Información recibida en relación con alegaciones sobre las posibles detenciones arbitrarias y desapariciones forzadas, alegaciones de uso excesivo de la fuerza por parte de policías y militares contra manifestantes, periodistas y personas defensoras de derechos humanos en el contexto de protestas pacíficas que se iniciaron el 11 de julio de 2021, así como reportes de suspensión del servicio de internet y telecomunicaciones durante las manifestaciones.Alleged victims: - More details... |
05 Aug 2021 (Ack.) 05 Aug 2021 (Annex) 05 Aug 2021 (Annex) |
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Information received concerning the alleged enforced disappearance and arbitrary detention and charges against Kenyan human rights defender Malcolm Bidali.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
08 Sep 2021 |
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Informations reçues concernant l'arrestation arbitraire présumée du défenseur des droits de l'homme M. Jean Paul et la disparition du défenseur des droits de l'homme M. Habumuremyi, « Angelo ».Alleged victims: 2 More details... | |
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Información recibida en relación con la revocación de la sentencia condenatoria en contra de cinco miembros de la Secretaría de Marina acusados de la desaparición forzada del señor Armando Humberto del Bosque Villareal, ocurrida el 3 agosto 2013 en la localidad de Colombia, municipio de Anáhuac, estado de Nuevo León, México.Alleged victims: 2 More details... |
18 Aug 2022 |
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Información recibida sobre los alegatos de acoso por parte de los autoridades en perjuicio de los miembros de la entonces Fundación Violeta Barrios de Chamorros, supuestamente por la actividad política que desempeña su ex directora; el periódico Confidencial por la presión a los medios periodísticos durante el proceso electoral; así como a Juan Sebastián Chamorro García, por su actividad política en contra del Gobierno.Alleged victims: 5 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the reportedly imminent execution of 12 individuals following a mass trial, which failed to meet due process and fair trial standards, marred by allegations of enforced disappearances, torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment and arbitrary detention.Alleged victims: 12 More details... |
08 Sep 2021 (Ack.) |
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Information received concerning the alleged arbitrary detention and enforced disappearance of two Tibetan Buddhists, Mr. Go Sherab Gyatso and Mr. Rinchen Tsultrim.Alleged victims: 2 More details... |
27 Aug 2021 |
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Información recibida en relación con los asesinatos del señor Javier Barajas Piña y la señora Rosario Zavala Aguilar y las amenazas en contra de las señoras Norma Patricia Barrón Núñez y Angélica Zamudio Almanza en el marco del aumento de agresiones en contra de familiares y colectivos en búsqueda de personas desaparecidas en Guanajuato.Alleged victims: 4 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the allegations of enforced disappearance followed by the death in custody of Mr. Muhammad Ashraf Khan Sehrai. He suffered from type 2 diabetes and hypertension and reportedly had no access to his medication since his abduction. Alleged victims: 3 More details... | |
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Information received concerning allegations of pushbacks of migrants from Cyprus to Lebanon and Turkey carried out at sea by the Republic of Cyprus Port and Marine Police, and the alleged unreasonable use of force involved in some of these pushback operations.Alleged victims: 550 More details... |
08 Sep 2021 |
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Información recibida en relación a la presunta ejecución de Efraín Espinoza Pérez y Mario Alberto Vázquez Aguilar, Jorge Armando Hernández Pérez, Jordán López de la Cruz y Abenamar Hernández; así como el secuestro y tortura de Sebastián Ramírez Gómez, Miguel Mendoza de la Torre, José del Carmen Solano de la Torre, Belisario Velázquez de la Torre, y las heridas sufridas por José Alfredo Solano Espinosa, en el municipio de Venustiano Carranza, Estado de Chiapas, México, el 4 de mayo de 2021. Otro hecho similar habría ocurrido el 12 de junio de 2021. Las víctimas, activistas campesinos, pertenecen a la comunidad indígena Tzotzil.Alleged victims: 11 More details... |
03 Sep 2021 |
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Information received concerning the abduction and potential enforced disappearance of human rights defender Mansour Mohamed Atti Al-Maghrabi.Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the alleged imminent extradition of Mr. Ravil Mingazov to Russia where he may risk torture and arbitrary detention. He is a former detainee at Guantanamo Bay who has been resettled in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), in 2017, detained in an unknown location without charges or trial and subjected to ill-treatment. Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the recent tabling in the National Assembly of the bill to criminalize enforced disappearances in Pakistan.Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Information received concerning alleged violations of the rights of Sheikh Zuhair Jasim Mohamed Abbas and Mr. Ali Abdul Husain Ali Hasan Ali AlWazeer, including arbitrary arrest, enforced disappearance, torture and non-access to due process. Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
24 Aug 2021 |
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Information received concerning the ongoing trial of Syrian human rights defender Abdulrahman Muhammad Al-Nahhas.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
18 Aug 2021 |
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Information received concerning the arbitrary detention of 12 human rights defenders, under investigation for the alleged commission of crimes carrying potentially lengthy prison sentences, and related allegations of grave ill-treatment and poor conditions of detention. Three of these individuals were allegedly targeted for their cooperation or attempted cooperation with the UN, its representatives and mechanisms in the field of human rights. Alleged victims: 12 More details... | |
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Information recivida en relación con el reciente hallazgo de entierros clandestinos, incluyendo fosas comunes, con los restos de al menos catorce personas en la vivienda de un exagente de la Policía Nacional Civil (PNC). Se presume que el total de cuerpos en las fosas sería mayor. Once personas han sido ya detenidas en relación al caso y acusadas de nueve feminicidios y cinco homicidios agravados. De las víctimas encontradas, la mayoría son mujeres, incluyendo niñas. Preliminarmente se conoció que las víctimas presentaban signos de violencia, incluyendo agresión sexual.Alleged victims: 14 More details... |
23 Aug 2021 |
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Information received concerning the alleged forced organ harvesting targeting ethnic, religious or linguistic minorities such as Falun Gong practitioners, Uyghurs, Tibetans, Muslims and Christians in detention. Alleged victims: 2 More details... |
09 Aug 2021 |
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Information received concerning the alleged long-term arbitrary detention of human rights defender, Dawit Isaak.Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Information received regarding the decision of the official Organization of the Behesht Zahra to not allow members of the Baha’i faith to bury their dead in new gravesites at Golestan Javid cemetery in Tehran.Alleged victims: - More details... |
23 Jul 2021 |
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Information received concerning the alleged arbitrary arrest, harassment and criminalisation of woman human rights defender Ms. Renalyn Tejero, and the raid on the homes and subsequent arrest of human rights defenders Ms. Maria Jesusa “Sasah” Sta. Rosa and Mr. Dan Balucio.Alleged victims: 3 More details... |
02 Sep 2021 |
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informations reçues concernant des allégations selon lesquelles M. Walid Nekiche aurait été détenu au secret et torturé. Ces allégations font également état de la lenteur des procédures juridiques destinées à enquêter indépendamment sur ces allégations, et si elles étaient avérées, de poursuivre les tortionnaires et garantir réparation à la victime. Elles font aussi état de pressions exercées sur M. Nekiche pour qu’il retire sa plainte de torture. Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
13 Aug 2021 |
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Information received concerning participants of the Saturday Mothers/People (CurmatesiAnneleri/Insanlari)Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
08 Jul 2021 |
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Information received concerning the dispersal by law enforcement authorities and members of the ruling party Awami League of a series of peaceful demonstrations organized by different political and civil society groups during and after Indian Prime Minister Modi’s visit to attend the celebrations of the 50th anniversary of the country's independence and the birth centenary of 'Bangabandhu' Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, and the alleged related excessive use of force against demonstrators which led to at least 17 people being killed and several injured.Alleged victims: 218 More details... | |
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Information received concerning a fire at the Immigration, Passports and Naturalisation Authority (IPNA) compound in Sana'a, controlled by Ansar Allah, which has led to the deaths of at least 44 migrants held in the detention facility and injured over 200 others. Alleged victims: 450 More details... | |
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Información recibida en relación a alegaciones sobre el uso excesivo de la fuerza y armas de fuego por parte de policías y miembros del Escuadrón Móvil Antidisturbios (ESMAD) empleadas contra manifestantes y personas defensoras de derechos humanos que protestaban de forma pacífica desde el 28 de abril de 2021 en contra de las reformas fiscales en Colombia, así como en relación a las alegaciones recibidas sobre posibles detenciones arbitrarias y desapariciones forzadas de estas personas. Tomamos nota del anuncio del pasado 2 de mayo por parte del Presidente de la República que retiraría el proyecto de ley sobre la reforma fiscal.Alleged victims: 2000 More details... |
08 Jul 2021 (Ack.) 09 Aug 2021 |
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Information received concerning Abdulrahman Gamal Metwally Ibrahim and Omar Gamal Metwally Ibrahim, two brothers who reportedly were arbitrarily arrested in connection to the military coup of 2013 and subjected to torture and ill-treatment by security officials while in custody.Alleged victims: 2 More details... |
25 May 2021 |
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Information received concerning the arbitrary detention of seventeen human rights defenders sentenced or under investigation or trial for the alleged commission of crimes against the State, that carry prison sentences of 10 years or more. Such crimes would have been perpetrated in connection to activities aimed to the promotion and defence of human rights and in the exercise of their public freedoms. Alleged victims: 17 More details... |
26 Jun 2021 |
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Information received concerning the situation of the Hmong community located in the Phou Bia region, referred as to “ChaoFa Hmong”. More precisely, with regards to reported acts of intimidation and reprisals by the Lao military forces against the relatives of an elderly Hmong man and three Hmong girls, victims of enforced disappearance since March 2020, following an intervention by Special Procedures mandate-holders on 31 August 2020.Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Información recibida en relación a la presunta desaparición forzada y detención arbitraria de los Sres. Guillermo José Zárraga Lázaro, Antonio José Sequea Torres, Oreste Alfredo Schiavo Lavieri, Eliant Felipe Cesar Carballo y Carlos Arturo Rosario Pimentel, así como a las supuestas violaciones del derecho a la asistencia de un abogado de su elección y del principio de la igualdad de armas entre la defensa y la fiscalía. Alleged victims: 5 More details... |
24 Jun 2021 17 Aug 2021 |
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Information received concerning the appointment of new members of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) that is not in compliance with the Paris Princplies and severely undermines the NHRC’s independence thereby restricting the ability of the people of Nepal to access remedies for alleged human rights violations which is a key component of a free and enabling civic space.Alleged victims: - More details... |
29 Apr 2021 |
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Información recibida en relación con la falta sistemática de investigaciones efectivas y de cooperación transregional entre los países centroamericanos y México para atender los numerosos casos de desapariciones de migrantes, incluidas las desapariciones forzadas, informar a sus familiares, preservar los datos forenses, repatriar los restos humanos y proporcionar una reparación adecuada a las víctimas.Alleged victims: - More details... |
15 Nov 2021 |
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Información recibida en relación con la falta sistemática de investigaciones efectivas y de cooperación transregional entre los países centroamericanos y México para atender los numerosos casos de desapariciones de migrantes, incluidas las desapariciones forzadas, informar a sus familiares, preservar los datos forenses, repatriar los restos humanos y proporcionar una reparación adecuada a las víctimas.Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Información recibida en relación con la falta sistemática de investigaciones efectivas y de cooperación transregional entre los países centroamericanos y México para atender los numerosos casos de desapariciones de migrantes, incluidas las desapariciones forzadas, informar a sus familiares, preservar los datos forenses, repatriar los restos humanos y proporcionar una reparación adecuada a las víctimas.Alleged victims: - More details... |
17 Jun 2021 |
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Información recibida en relación con la falta sistemática de investigaciones efectivas y de cooperación transregional entre los países centroamericanos y México para atender los numerosos casos de desapariciones de migrantes, incluidas las desapariciones forzadas, informar a sus familiares, preservar los datos forenses, repatriar los restos humanos y proporcionar una reparación adecuada a las víctimas.Alleged victims: - More details... |
08 Jul 2021 |
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Informations reçues concernant les meurtres de M. Floribert Chebeya, défenseur des droits de l'homme, et de son collègue, M. Fidèle Bazana, en 2010. En particulier, nous avons reçu de nouvelles allégations concernant les circonstances et les responsables présumés de ces meurtres. Ces nouvelles informations semblent confirmer que les enquêtes et les procédures judiciaires effectuées antérieurement n'ont pas permis de garantir la pleine responsabilité de tous les auteurs de ces crimes. Alleged victims: 2 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the alleged arbitrary arrest, enforced disappearance, and continued incommunicado detention of Ms. Sheikha Latifa Mohammed Al Maktoum who is reportedly in imminent danger of further human rights violations, including her right to life.Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Information received concerning alleged human rights violations,– including arbitrary detentions and arrests, enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, torture, impediments to the exercise of freedom of opinion and expression as well as obstacles to freedom of assembly that have been reported in the context of the electoral process 2020-2021. Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
01 Apr 2021 (Ack.) |
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Information received concerning the alleged arbitrary arrests, torture, and in some cases inappropriate access to medical care while in detention, as well as prosecution of several human rights defenders and persons associated to them.Alleged victims: 7 More details... | |
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Information received concerning allegations of arbitrary detention, extrajudicial killing, enforced disappearance and torture and ill-treatment against Messrs. Waheed Para, Irfan Ahmad Dar, Naseer Ahmad Wani, including reprisals against Mr. Waheed Para by Indian intelligence following engagement with current and future UN Security Council members.Alleged victims: 3 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the torture and ill-treatment while in detention of Ahmed Kabir Kishore and Mushtaq Ahmed, and the subsequent death in custody of Mr Ahmed.Alleged victims: 2 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the recruitment and use of private military and security personnel in the context of the ongoing hostilities in the Central African Republic in support of the Central African Army Forces.Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the recruitment and use of private military and security personnel in the context of the ongoing hostilities in the Central African Republic in support of the Central African Army Forces.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
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Information received concerning the alleged extrajudicial killing by individuals linked to the Iraqi armed forces of Mr Jasib Hattab Abboud Al Heliji, father of human rights defender Ali Jasib Hattab Al Holaijy, who remains forcibly disappeared.Alleged victims: 2 More details... | |
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Information received concerning Mr. Osama Talal Abbas Al-Mahruqi, a dual Saudi and Australian national, reportedly extradited from Morocco to Saudi Arabia, despite the provisional measures ordered by the United Nations Committee Against Torture (UNCAT), on the basis of the potential risk of torture and other ill-treatment. Since his extradition on 13 March 2021, no information on Mr. Al-Mahruqi’s fate or whereabouts is available. Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
28 Apr 2021 |
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Information received concerning the involvement of Russian private military and security personnel in the context of the ongoing hostilities in the Central African Republic in support of the Central African Armed Forces and their alleged involvement in international humanitarian law and human rights abuses including extrajudicial killings, enforced disappearances and torture, some of which may amount to international crimes.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
20 May 2021 |
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Informations reçues concernant M. Osama Talal Abbas Al-Mahruqi, ayant la double nationalité saoudienne et australienne, qui aurait été extradé du Maroc vers l’Arabie Saoudite, malgré les mesures provisoires ordonnées par le Comité contre la torture des Nations Unies (UNCAT), sur la base du potentiel risque de torture et autres mauvais traitements. Depuis son extradition, le 13 mars 2021, aucune information sur le sort ou l’endroit où se trouve M. Al-Mahruqi n’est disponible. Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
25 Jun 2021 |
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Información recibida en relación con las intervenciones realizadas en el cementerio alterno de El Copey, ubicado en el departamento del Cesar, y la falta de protección de los restos de las víctimas de desapariciones forzadas y ejecuciones extrajudiciales allí enterradas. Alleged victims: - More details... |
11 May 2021 21 Jun 2021 |
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Informations reçues concernant M. Inssa Mohamed (alias Bobocha), un opposant politique qui aurait été renvoyé de force à deux reprises de Madagascar aux ComoresAlleged victims: 1 More details... |
19 Mar 2021 (Ack.) 07 May 2021 |
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Informations reçues concernant M. Inssa Mohamed (alias Bobocha), un opposant politique qui aurait été renvoyé de force à deux reprises de Madagascar aux ComoresAlleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the alleged steady increase in the number and widespread practice of enforced disappearance of persons belonging to minorities, as well as of political activists and human rights defenders, in the province of Sindh, Pakistan.Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Informations reçues concernant la disparition forcée, l’arrestation et la détention arbitraire, les mauvais traitements ou la torture et les éventuels meurtres de réfugiés burundais en Tanzanie ; ainsi que la prétendue détention arbitraire et la disparition forcée de réfugiés burundais rapatriés de force au Burundi.Alleged victims: 200 More details... |
07 Apr 2021 |
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Información recibida en relación con la ejecución extrajudicial y desaparición forzada de al menos 19 personas, en su mayoría migrantes, en el municipio de Camargo, Tamaulipas, en el norte de México.Alleged victims: 19 More details... |
15 Apr 2021 |
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Information received concerning the risk of imminent execution of Mr. Hossein Silawi, Mr. Ali KHasraji and Mr. Naser KHafajian, individuals of the Ahwazi Arab minority, as well as a series of executions of individuals of the Baluchi minority. We furthermore would like to bring to your Excellency’s Government’s attention information received at the risk to arbitrary deprivation life of Mr. Behnam Mahjoubi, a Gonabadi sufi religious minority, following his enter into coma while in state custody. The alleged violations form part of what appears to be an escalation of a systematic crackdown on minority groups, particularly intensified since mid-December 2020.Alleged victims: 4 More details... |
20 Apr 2021 (Ack.) 26 Apr 2021 |
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Information received concerning the arrest of over 100 individuals from the Kurdish minority in several towns and cities of Iran.Alleged victims: 110 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the alleged violations of the right to peaceful assembly, the internet shutdowns, arbitrary arrest and detention of journalists, protesters and political figures in the aftermath of the military coup on 1 February 2021.Alleged victims: 450 More details... |
29 Apr 2021 |
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Information received concerning what appear to be acts of retaliation, which included allegedly meritless charges, judicial harassment and seemingly arbitrary detention, against Mr. Nurgeldi Halykov, an independent journalist, who was reportedly sentenced to four years in prison for fraud shortly after he had allegedly shared a photograph of a World Health Organisation (WHO) delegation that were visiting Turkmenistan in July 2020.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
18 Mar 2021 |
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Information received concerning alleged arbitrary arrest and detention of Salekh Magamadov (20 years old) and Ismail Isayev (17 years old), as well as their subsequent transfer to the Chechen Republic. Alleged victims: 2 More details... |
22 Mar 2021 |
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Information received regarding serious and grave developments that threaten the physical and mental integrity of a number of human rights defenders in the custody of the Egyptian authorities, including lack of medical care, physical and sexual assault, and alleged enforced disappearance.Alleged victims: 4 More details... | |
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Informations reçues concernant l'absence de progrès substantiels du processus de justice transitionnelle décrit dans les lois organiques n°2013-53 et n° 2014-17, en particulier dans les domaines des réparations et de la redevabilité; ainsi qu'en ce qui concerne les tentatives d'invalidation du travail de l’Instance Vérité et Dignité et de son héritage, en soutien à la recherche de la vérité et de la justice pour les violations passées des droits de l'Homme commises en Tunisie. Les informations reçues concernant les projets de loi présentés au Parlement, et d'autres en cours d'élaboration, qui pourraient avoir des répercussions négatives sur les Chambres pénales spécialisées et la redevabilité pour les violations flagrantes des droits de l'Homme, la corruption financière et la mauvaise utilisation des fonds publics sont également portées à votre attention. Alleged victims: - More details... |
08 Apr 2021 (Ack.) 16 Jun 2021 |
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Information received regarding the alleged enforced disappearance of human rights defender Mr. Sombath Somphone since 2012.Alleged victims: 2 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the alleged detention, enforced disappearance and extrajudicial execution of Mr. Apinus Zanambani, and Mr. Luther Zanambani, at the hand of the military in Suagapa, Intan Jaya, Papua.Alleged victims: 2 More details... |
17 May 2021 |
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Information concerning the prosecution and imprisonment of Yuri Alexeevich Dmitriev, a historian and civil rights activist, that suggests the charges against him have been fabricated and are without grounds. Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
24 Mar 2021 24 Mar 2021 (Annex) |
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Information received concerning Burundian refugees in the refugee camps of Nduta, Nyarugusu and Mtendeli in the Kigoma region in Tanzania, who have faced serious human rights violations for several years, including arbitrary detention, torture and enforced disappearances. Alleged victims: 230 More details... | |
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Información recibida en relación con la iniciativa con proyecto de decreto por el que se expide la Ley de la Fiscalía General de la República (LFGR) y se abroga la Ley Orgánica de la Fiscalía General de la República (Ley Orgánica) vigente, publicada en la Gaceta del Senado el día 7 de octubre de 2020 (la iniciativa) que posiblemente se discutirá en periodo extraordinario el 15 de enero de 2021 conforme a la petición hecha por la Comisión de Justicia del Senado.Alleged victims: - More details... |
12 Nov 2021 |
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Information received concerning persistent and severe restrictions to fundamental freedoms in the United Republic of Tanzania (Tanzania) in the context of the October 2020 elections.Alleged victims: - More details... |
08 Feb 2021 |
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Information received concerning Mr. Selami Simsek, who is reportedly facing an imminent transfer from Albania to Turkey during which he may be at risk of enforced disappearance. Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Información recibida en relación con los daños ocasionados al memorial “El Ojo que Llora.Alleged victims: - More details... |
22 Apr 2021 |
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Information received concerning the alleged enforced disappearance of the journalist, and human rights activist, Mudassar Mahmood, alias Naaru, and threats and acts of intimidation against persons associated with him, as well as the alleged short term enforced disappearance of the journalist Matiullah Jan and ongoing acts of intimidation against him. Alleged victims: 2 More details... | |
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Information received regarding allegations of intimidations, searches and confiscations committed during raids performed by national security agents in Jammu & Kashmir.Alleged victims: 3 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the continued intimidation, threats of reprisal and harassment faced by human rights defender, Fazal ur Rehman Afridi, president of the Institut de Recherche et d’Études Stratégiques de Khyber (IRESK) and member of the Pashtun Protection Movement (PTM). Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the denial of adequate and timely health care in custody leading to the deaths of Mr. Ibrahim Hassan Abdel-Ghany Al-Batea, Mr. Magdy Taha Mohamed El-Qalawy and Mr. Tony Hasan Khalifa Farghal.Alleged victims: 3 More details... | |
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Information received following comments and suggestions on the 2017 Law on Combating Crimes of Terrorism and its Financing, which was recently amended on 19 June 2020.Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Information received concerning the alleged enforced disappearance of Mr. Siam Theerawut, a Thai national, believed to have been arrested by the authorities of Viet Nam in 2019; and the case of Mr. Truong Duy Nhat, a Vietnamese blogger and journalist who was allegedly apprehended by Thai police and returned to Viet Nam in 2019, and who remains in detention in Viet Nam. Alleged victims: 2 More details... |
18 Mar 2021 |
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Information received concerning at least six alleged cases of Thai political activists disappearing abroad, namely Wanchalearm Satsaksit, Siam Theerawut, Surachai Danwattananusorn, Chatchan Bubphawan, Kraidej Luelert, and Itthipol Sukpan, and concern that this may point to a pattern of extraterritorial enforced disappearance. Alleged victims: 8 More details... |
14 Dec 2020 (Ack.) |
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Information received concerning at least four alleged cases of Thai political activists disappearing in Lao People’s Democratic Republic, namely Surachai Danwattananusorn, Chatchan Bubphawan, Kraidej Luelert, Itthipol Sukpan as well as the alleged enforced disappearance in Thailand of Lao PDR national Od Sayavong and the lack of progress in the search and investigation of these cases.Alleged victims: 5 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the case of Mr. Wanchalearm Satsaksit, in Cambodia, a Thai political opposition member who disappeared in Cambodia as well as the case Mr. Osman Karaca, a dual Mexican-Turkish national who was arrested in Cambodia in November 2018, subjected to enforced disappearance for several days and then deported to Turkey. Alleged victims: 2 More details... |
07 Feb 2021 03 Mar 2021 |
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Information received concerning torture and ill-treatment of prisoners of war and cases of enforced disappearance during the armed conflict in and around the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict zone. We also call on your Excellency’s Government to honour the ceasefire agreement to ensure lasting peace, including by returning captives and bodies of the dead to their respective countries of origin and to their families.Alleged victims: - More details... |
30 Dec 2020 30 Dec 2020 (Annex) 30 Dec 2020 (Annex) 30 Dec 2020 (Annex) |
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Information received regarding allegations of arbitrary detention and ill-treatment of a minor and the death of his father, Mr. Serajul Mustafa, while in police custody.Alleged victims: 2 More details... | |
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Information received concerning torture and ill-treatment of prisoners of war and cases of enforced disappearance during the armed conflict in and around the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict zone. We also call on your Excellency’s Government to honour the ceasefire agreement to ensure lasting peace, including by returning captives and bodies of the dead to their respective countries of origin and to their families.Alleged victims: - More details... |
22 Feb 2021 22 Feb 2021 (Annex) 22 Feb 2021 (Annex) 22 Feb 2021 22 Feb 2021 (Annex) |
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Información recibida con relación a la falta de investigaciones efectivas y cooperación binacional para atender los casos de desapariciones transfronterizas de personas, incluyendo personas migrantes y trabajadoras fronterizas, por actores armados no estatales, incluyendo grupos armados organizados y grupos criminales, en la zona fronteriza entre Colombia y Venezuela.Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Información recibida con relación a la falta de investigaciones efectivas y cooperación binacional para atender los casos de desapariciones transfronterizas de personas, incluyendo personas migrantes, refugiadas y trabajadoras fronterizas, por actores armados no estatales, incluyendo grupos armados organizados y grupos criminales, en la zona fronteriza entre Colombia y Venezuela.Alleged victims: - More details... |
02 Feb 2021 25 Feb 2021 25 Feb 2021 (Annex) |
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Information concerning the detention, arrest and charging of human rights defender and lawyer Qin Yongpei and the alleged arbitrary detention and enforced disappearance of human rights defender and lawyer Chang Weiping in “residential surveillance at a designated location”.Alleged victims: 2 More details... |
28 Dec 2020 |
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Information received concerning the alleged arbitrary detention of journalist Mr Sherwan Amin Naao Sherwani.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
29 Dec 2020 |
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Information received concerning the arrest and filing of official charges for terrorism and national security related crimes against human rights defenders Gasser Abdel Rakez, Karim Ennarah and Mohamed Basheer in apparent retaliation for a human rights meeting they held with representatives of the diplomatic community, under the auspices of their NGO, the Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights (EIPR). We also bring to the attention of your Excellency’s Government information regarding the continued pre-trial detention of another EIPR staff, Patrick Zaki as well as the ongoing criminalization, travel ban and freeze of assets of Hossam Bahgat founder and former Executive Director of the same organization. Alleged victims: 6 More details... | |
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Informations reçues concernant des allégations de détention arbitraire et disparition forcée à l’encontre de Mme Gbalet Pulcherie Edith, de MM. Djehi Bi Cyrille et Gbaou Gédéon Junior, de M. Kouakou N’goran Aime César, ainsi que de M. Pascal Affi N'Guessan, ainsi qu’à des restrictions indues au droit de réunion pacifique. Alleged victims: 5 More details... |
04 Dec 2020 (Ack.) 25 Jan 2021 |
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Information received concerning the alleged enforced disappearance of Mr. Alisher Haydarov in Ukraine prior to his forcible return to Uzbekistan, where he is likely to face arbitrary detention, prosecution and, potentially, torture or other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment because of his professed religion or beliefs or his imputed affiliation with an extremist organization or movement. Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the alleged enforced disappearance of Mr. Alisher Haydarov in Ukraine prior to his forcible return to Uzbekistan, where he is likely to face arbitrary detention, prosecution and, potentially, torture or other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment because of his professed religion or beliefs or his imputed affiliation with an extremist organization or movement. Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
04 Feb 2021 04 Feb 2021 |
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Información recibida sobre la independización del terreno, destinado a la construcción del Santuario de la Memoria La Hoyada, a favor del Ministerio de Transportes y Comunicaciones (MTC) para la ampliación del Aeropuerto “Coronel FAP Alfredo Mendevil Duarte.”Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Información recibida con relación a las alegaciones de privación de libertad del Sr. Muaz Türkyılmaz, un nacional turco, y su potencial extradición a Turquía, donde existen razones fundadas para creer que estaría en peligro de desaparición forzada y detención arbitraria.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
08 Jan 2021 |
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Information received concerning the alleged enforced disappearance of human rights defender Ali Jasib Hattab Al Holaijy.Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the alleged regression in the transitional justice measures that Sri Lanka had adopted, or committed to implement, to address the serious human rights violations committed during the 25-year conflict, as well as the obstacles imposed on memorialization efforts led by victim’s groups and the intimidation of victims and civil societyAlleged victims: - More details... | |
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Information received concerning the reported detention and enforced disappearance of Swedish-Iranian national Mr. Habib Chaab in Turkey, and that he may be in danger of transfer to Iran, which would put him at risk of serious human rights violations, including torture and other cruel inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, and being sentenced to death following an unfair trial. Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
05 Jan 2021 |
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Information received concerning the absence in the political process between the Syrian government and the Syrian opposition, of negotiations regarding the design and implementation of transitional justice measures to address the gross violations of international human rights law and serious violations of international humanitarian law committed against civilians since March 2011, as well as the absence of meaningful victim participation in the process.Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Information received concerning the absence in the political process between the Syrian government and the Syrian opposition, of negotiations regarding the design and implementation of transitional justice measures to address the gross violations of international human rights law and serious violations of international humanitarian law committed against civilians since March 2011, as well as the absence of meaningful victim participation in the process, including women and internally displaced persons (IDPs). Alleged victims: - More details... |
05 Jan 2021 05 Jan 2021 (Annex) 05 Jan 2021 (Annex) |
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Information received concerning Mr. Bilal Al-Bayush, Ms. Walla Ahmadou, and Ms. Raghda Awad, who have been allegedly arbitrarily detained, subjected to enforced disappearance and torture by the Syrian Government forces amid the ongoing conflict in Syria. Alleged victims: 3 More details... | |
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Informations reçues concernant M. Insaa Mohamed Bouboucha qui aurait fait l'objet d'un enlèvement extraterritorial commandité par l'Etat et aurait été renvoyé de force aux Comores depuis Madagascar. M. Bouboucha aurait été soumis à des mauvais traitements, se verrait refuser l'accès aux soins médicaux et serait actuellement détenu arbitrairement à la prison centrale de Moroni.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
12 Apr 2021 (Ack.) |
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Informations reçues concernant des allégations d’harcèlement, d’intimidations, des menaces et des possibles représailles contre les défenseurs des droits humains Olivier Muhubiri et Christine Mugabo, en lien avec leur travail dans le domaine des droits humains et leur coopération avec les Nations Unies dans ce domaine.Alleged victims: 2 More details... | |
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Informations reçues concernant M. Insaa Mohamed Bouboucha qui aurait fait l'objet d'un enlèvement extraterritorial commandité par l'Etat et aurait été renvoyé de force aux Comores depuis Madagascar. M. Bouboucha aurait été soumis à des mauvais traitements, se verrait refuser l'accès aux soins médicaux et serait actuellement détenu arbitrairement à la prison centrale de Moroni.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
15 Dec 2020 |
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Información recibida relativa al Acuerdo por el que se dispone de la Fuerza Armada permanente para llevar a cabo tareas de seguridad pública de manera extraordinaria, regulada, fiscalizada, subordinada y complementaria (el Acuerdo), publicado el 11 de mayo de 2020 y que está en vigor desde el 12 de mayo de 2020 hasta el 27 de marzo de 2024.Alleged victims: - More details... |
23 Oct 2020 |
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Informations reçues concernant des allégations de restrictions au droit à la liberté de réunion pacifique, d’usage excessif de la force lors de manifestations pacifiques du 22 septembre 2020, ainsi que des allégations d’arrestations et de détentions arbitraires des manifestants et d’actes de tortures, traitements cruels, inhumains ou dégradants à leur encontre.Alleged victims: 622 More details... |
07 Dec 2020 |
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Information received concerning alleged police harassment and excessive use of force against demonstrators during a peaceful assembly for the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances held on 30 August 2020, in the districts of Jaffna and Batticaloa. Alleged victims: 8 More details... | |
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Información recibida en relación con la muerte de dos niñas en el Departamento de Concepción, Paraguay como resultado de un operativo llevado a cabo por la Fuerza de Tarea Conjunta, que podría constituir ejecución arbitraria, desaparaciones forzadas de corta duración, y posible tortura, además de irregularidades relacionadas con procedimientos de identificación y evidencias forenses por parte del estado. Alleged victims: 2 More details... |
19 Nov 2020 (Ack.) 03 Dec 2020 |
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Information received concerning allegations of arbitrary arrest and detention, torture and death penalty imposed as a result of an unfair trial in relation to ten Yemeni journalists.Alleged victims: 10 More details... | |
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En este contexto, quisiéramos señalar a la atención urgente del Gobierno de su Excelencia la información que hemos recibido en relación con la detención e inicio de investigaciones penales en contra de Carla Verónica Martínez Jiménez, Isela Verenice Olimpia Montoya y Verónica Durán Lara, todas ellas familiares de personas desaparecidas, defensoras de derechos humanos, y también miembros de la organización Colectivo A Tu Encuentro, así como de la defensora María del Carmen Ramírez, activista de la organización civil Guanajuato Despertó, por su participación en manifestaciones en el estado de Guanajuato, en México. El Colectivo A Tu Encuentro lleva a cabo actividades para la búsqueda de verdad y justicia sobre las personas desaparecidas, incluyendo la interposición de denuncias, búsquedas forenses en campo y en servicios forenses, así como búsquedas de vida en centros penitenciarios y hospitalarios. Además dicha organización participa en mesas de interlocución con autoridades estatales y federales para que se de atención a la búsqueda de sus familiares bajo un enfoque integral y participativo. Según la información recibida: El 10 de julio a las 9:00 a.m., las Señoras Isela Verenice Olimpia Montoya, Carla Verónica Martínez Jiménez, Verónica Durán Lara y María del Carmen Ramírez, fueron detenidas durante una manifestación, por agentes de las Fuerzas de Seguridad Pública del Estado, cerca de la glorieta Santa Fe a unos metros de la caseta de cobro Guanajuato-Silao, en la Ciudad de Guanajuato. Dicha manifestación pacífica, tenía como propósito denunciar la falta de participación de familiares de personas desaparecidas en la elección del titular de la Comisión de Búsqueda estatal recientemente establecida mediante la Ley sobre desapariciones. Anteriormente, el 9 de julio 2020, las personas mencionadas se reunieron durante la manifestación para mostrar las fotografías de sus familiares en el Teatro Juárez en la Ciudad de Guanajuato. Cabe destacar que la movilización, según se informa, se dio de manera pacífica y haciendo ejercicio de los derechos a la libertad de expresión y a la libertad de reunión pacífica y de asociación. Después de su arresto, las señoras Olimpia Montoya, Martínez Jiménez, Durán Lara y Ramírez, fueron trasladadas a las instalaciones de la Dirección de Policía Municipal Preventiva de Guanajuato, Guanajuato. Inicialmente se les comunicó que se les detenía por haber obstruido la vía pública. En los registros policiales de la detención en el apartado de circunstancias que motivaron la detención únicamente se mencionan las conductas de obstrucción. Se señala que en ningún momento se informó a las defensoras de que estaban detenidas por lesiones. Sin embargo, posteriormente se declaró legal la detención por obstrucción y lesiones. Se inició la carpeta de investigación identificada con el número 63433/2020 del índice de la Agencia de investigación número 3 de la ciudad de Guanajuato. A las 3:00 p.m. del mismo día, las personas mencionadas fueron liberadas. Sin embargo, se les informó que seguirían siendo investigadas. Tras la solicitud de la copia de la carpeta de investigación, se descubrió que la investigación oficial se sostiene mediante la denuncia por agentes de las Fuerzas de Seguridad Pública del Estado de Guanajuato. En la información de la carpeta de investigación, se encuentra como único elemento de evidencia del delito, la presencia de las personas mencionadas en el lugar de los hechos, mientras se llevaba a cabo la manifestación. No se hace referencia a acciones o conductas llevadas a cabo por las señoras Montoya, Martínez Jiménez, Durán Lara y Ramírez de manera individualizada, señalando circunstancias específicas de tiempo, modo y lugar, que pudieran actualizar el delito de lesiones a los elementos de seguridad. Además, ninguno de los testimonios documentados en la carpeta de investigación señalaba explícitamente la participación de mujeres como autoras materiales de actos de violencia. Según la información recibida, se documentan también deficiencias procesales y un uso desviado del derecho penal, particularmente dirigido en contra de mujeres familiares de personas desaparecidas que ejercían su derecho a la libertad de reunión para exigir verdad y justicia. Las personas mencionadas, debían firmar el acta de lectura de derecho sin presencia de un defensor legal para poder ser liberadas. El 16 de julio de 2020, las defensoras presentaron un escrito solicitando la terminación de la investigación penal en contra de ellas, sin obtener respuesta. El mismo día, las personas mencionadas interpusieron una denuncia por delito de abuso de autoridad y falsedad de declaraciones ante la autoridad del Ministerio Público, pero en vano. En el caso de la señora Carla Verónica Martínez Jiménez, la criminalización del hecho, mediática y por declaraciones de funcionarios, resultó en la pérdida de su empleo. Según la información recibida, las acciones por parte del Estado resultan no solamente en la detención arbitraria de personas ejerciendo su derecho a la libertad de expresión, a participar en asuntos públicos y el derecho a la libertad de reunión, sino que también sostiene la re victimización continua de familiares de personas desaparecidas, generando un contexto aún más adverso en su búsqueda de verdad y justicia. Tras los hechos de la manifestación, se señaló el uso arbitrario y desproporcionado de la fuerza por parte de los agentes de las Fuerzas de Seguridad Pública del Estado, que fueron superiores en número a los protestantes durante la manifestación. Según la información recibida, la manifestación se llevó a cabo de forma pacífica y se informa de que el uso de la fuerza fue iniciado por la operación policial. El secretario de seguridad pública del Estado de Guanajuato dio declaraciones públicas justificando la acción policial de las cuáles se desprende que la decisión de actuar violentamente contra una manifestación hasta ese momento pacífica se debía únicamente a la afectación al tráfico rodado. Además, no se consideró la especial vulnerabilidad de las participantes de la manifestación, siendo principalmente mujeres familiares de personas desaparecidas. Estos casos se darían en un contexto de creciente violencia y graves violaciones de derechos humanos, incluyendo desapariciones forzadas, así como la ausencia de mecanismos de participación por familiares de personas desaparecidas en procesos de búsqueda de verdad y justicia, generando así la re victimización institucional de familiares de personas desaparecidas en el estado de Guanajuato. Sin establecer de antemano una conclusión sobre los hechos anteriormente expuestos, quisiéramos expresar nuestra profunda preocupación por la reciente detención y las investigaciones penales en contra de las defensoras anteriormente mencionadas Isela Verenice Olimpia Montoya, Carla Verónica Martínez Jiménez y Verónica Durán Lara, familiares de personas desaparecidas y la defensora María del Carmen Ramírez por su participación en manifestaciones en el estado de Guanajuato, México. De confirmarse, las alegaciones arriba mencionadas podrían configurar violaciones de los derechos a la libertad y a la seguridad personal, a la libertad de reunión pacífica y de asociación y a las garantías de debido proceso, estipulados en los artículos 9 y 10 de la Declaración Universal de los Derechos Humanos y los artículos 9, 14, 21 y 22 del Pacto internacional de Derechos Civiles y Políticos (PIDCP), ratificado por México el 23 marzo 1981. Asimismo, nos preocupa que estas alegaciones puedan constituir violaciones graves de las obligaciones contenidas en la Declaración sobre la protección de todas las personas contra las desapariciones forzadas y la Convención Internacional para la protección de todas las personas contra las desapariciones forzadas, ratificada por México en 18 de marzo de 2008. En cuanto a las medidas de seguridad de los Estados en su respuesta a la crisis de COVID-19, la Alta Comisionada de las Naciones Unidas para los Derechos Humanos declaró que las medidas para contener y combatir la propagación de COVID-19 deberían llevarse a cabo siempre en estricta conformidad con las normas de derechos humanos y de manera necesaria y proporcional al riesgo evaluado. Asimismo, el Experto Independiente sobre la protección contra la violencia y la discriminación por motivos de orientación sexual o identidad de género subrayó que los gobiernos no deben utilizar las medidas de COVID-19 para dirigirse a las personas por su orientación sexual o identidad de género o para enjuiciarlas. Los Estados deberán garantizar que las víctimas de violaciones de los derechos humanos que se hayan perpetrado utilizando la norma COVID-19 como excusa o como resultado de las medidas aplicadas para hacer frente a la pandemia tengan acceso a la reparación, incluida la no repetición y las reparaciones. En relación con las alegaciones arriba mencionadas, sírvase encontrar adjunto el Anexo de referencias al derecho internacional de los derechos humanos el cual resume los instrumentos y principios internacionales pertinentes. Alleged victims: 4 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the imminent executions of Mr. Heidar Ghorbani and Mr. Arsalan Khodkam, two Iranians from the Kurdish minority, after they were both sentenced to death for baghi (armed rebellion against the state) and moharebeh (taking up arms to take lives or property and to create fear in the public) respectively. There are serious concerns in both cases related to due process, adherence to fair trial guarantees, a lack of evidence and alleged use of torture to extract forced confessions.Alleged victims: 2 More details... |
24 Nov 2020 |
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Information received concerning Mr. Paul Rusesabagina, who has been forcibly transferred from Dubai to Kigali under uncertain circumstances, and is currently detained in Rwanda facing terrorism related charges. Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
21 Dec 2020 |
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Information received concerning Mr. Paul Rusesabagina, who has been forcibly transferred from Dubai to Kigali under uncertain circumstances, and is currently detained in Rwanda facing terrorism related charges. Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Información recibida en relación con la muerte violenta y la desaparición de varias personas defensoras de los derechos humanos en Honduras, así como amenazas y acoso en su contra, en lo que parece una situación de alto riesgo para las personas defensoras de los derechos humanos.Alleged victims: 8 More details... | |
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Información recibida en relación con el contexto de menoscabo y cuestionamiento de los mecanismos del Sistema Integral de Verdad, Justicia, Reparación y No Repetición, en particular sobre la Jurisdicción Especial para la Paz (JEP) y la Comisión para el Esclarecimiento de la Verdad, la Convivencia y la No Repetición (CEV), y de críticas y ataques a la reputación de los integrantes de ambas instituciones en virtud de sus actividades previas relacionadas con su labor en defensa de los derechos humanos.Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Information received concerning an alleged enforced disappearance of Ms. Maria Kalesnikava, a prominent member of the opposition and one of the leaders of peaceful protests in Belarus. We have also received information on what appears to be a systematic targeting and persecution by security forces of the members of the opposition associated with the Coordination Council. According to the reports received, most of them were also subjected to enforced disappearance.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
02 Oct 2020 |
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Información recibida en relación con las desapariciones de 73 migrantes que se dirigían de Venezuela a las islas de Curazao y Trinidad y Tobago en tres embarcaciones distintas durante el periodo comprendido entre abril y julio 2019Alleged victims: 73 More details... |
18 May 2021 |
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Information received concerning allegations of the continued refusal to disclose the circumstances of death and remains of thousands of political dissidents who were forcibly disappeared and then allegedly extrajudicial executed between July and early September in 1988 in 32 cities, and the authorities’ refusal to provide families with accurate and complete death certificates.Alleged victims: 6 More details... | |
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Information received concerning threats, acts of intimidation and legal prosecution of Mr. Asaduzzaman Noor, and the ongoing harassment of his family members in Bangladesh.Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the continued disappearance and risk of torture and ill-treatment of Mr. Idris Khattak. Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
04 Feb 2021 |
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Information received concerning the alarming situation of the Hmong indigenous community located in the Phou Bia region (referred to as the “ChaoFa Hmong”), including the indiscriminate attacks against the community, enforced and involuntary disappearances, denying access to food and lacking health care and access to safe and drinking water.Alleged victims: 4 More details... | |
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Information received concerning allegation of torture and ill-treatment against detained protestersAlleged victims: 2 More details... |
31 Aug 2020 |
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Information received concerning the situation of Mohammad Awsam Abdulaziz Ali Rashed, a student at the Faculty of Engineering, Mechatronics Department and his father, Awsam Abdulaziz Ali Rashed who are allegedly both in detention following an unfair trial before the military court and whose fate remains unknown since 1 March 2020.Alleged victims: 2 More details... |
09 Sep 2020 |
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Informations reçues concernant des allégations de pratiques sécuritaires systématiques d’arrestation arbitraire, disparition forcée, torture et mauvais traitement, détention prolongée sans jugement ainsi que des exécutions extrajudiciaires, commises à l’encontre de treize individus appartenant à la minorité anglophone dans les régions nord-ouest et sud-ouest du Cameroun.Alleged victims: 13 More details... |
14 Oct 2020 07 Dec 2020 |
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Information received concerning the trial and sentencing, behind closed doors, of Mr. Yu Wensheng.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
23 Oct 2020 |
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Information received regarding continued detention of human rights defenders and other individuals in Egyptian prisons, who, since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, have had their communication with the outside world heavily restricted, their pre-trial detentions renewed in absentia and are at grave risk of contracting the COVID-19 virus.Alleged victims: 12 More details... | |
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Information received concerning Mr. Mohamed Ramadhan Issa Ali Hassan and Mr. Hussain Ali Moosa Hassan Mohamed, two Bahraini nationals, who are facing imminent execution following the confirmation of a death penalty against them by the Court of Cassation, on 13 July 2020.Alleged victims: 2 More details... |
28 Sep 2020 |
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Information received concerning Zahra Ahmed Mohamed, who was subjected to psychological pain and suffering as a result of the enforced disappearance of her husband, Mohammed al-Asad, who was abducted and disappeared by the Governments of the United States of America and Djibouti. Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Information received concerning Zahra Ahmed Mohamed, who was subjected to psychological pain and suffering as a result of the enforced disappearance of her husband, Mohammed al-Asad, who was abducted and disappeared by the Governments of the United States of America and Djibouti. Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
24 Sep 2020 |
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Information received concerning allegations of twenty former Guantánamo detainees, who have been resettled in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Alleged victims: 2 More details... |
19 Jan 2021 |
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Information received concerning allegations of twenty former Guantánamo detainees, who have been resettled in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Alleged victims: 2 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the alleged abduction and enforced disappearance in Cambodia of Mr. Wanchalearm Satsaksit, a Thai political activist, and the lack of progress in the investigation.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
10 Aug 2020 |
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Information received concerning the alleged abduction and enforced disappearance in Cambodia of Mr. Wanchalearm Satsaksit and the lack of progress in the investigation. Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
12 Aug 2020 |
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Information received concerning a Yemeni national living in Saudi Arabia, who was arrested at a checkpoint in Yemen, detained from 19 May to 25 June 2018 in unofficial detention facilities and allegedly tortured and intimidated, by Yemeni forces and their allies. Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Information received concerning a Yemeni national living in Saudi Arabia, who was arrested at a checkpoint in Yemen, detained from 19 May to 25 June 2018 in unofficial detention facilities and allegedly tortured and intimidated, by Yemeni and Emirati forces. Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Information received concerning a Yemeni national living in Saudi Arabia, who was arrested at a checkpoint in Yemen, detained from 19 May to 25 June 2018 in unofficial detention facilities and allegedly tortured and intimidated, by Yemeni forces and their allies. Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Information received regarding the arrest of human rights defender Mr. Abdollah Bozorgzadeh and his potential extradition to Iran.Alleged victims: 2 More details... |
02 Sep 2020 (Ack.) |
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Informations reçues concernant des allégations de disparition forcée, torture et décès en détention de M. Samuel Ajiekah Abuwe, alias « Samuel Wazizi », du 2 août 2019 au 5 juin 2020, ainsi que la détention arbitraire et la disparition forcée de M. Njoka Kingsley Fomonyuy arrêté le 15 mai 2020.Alleged victims: 2 More details... |
03 Sep 2020 04 Jan 2021 |
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Information received concerning the sudden closure of the Jammu and Kashmir State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) in October 2019 which has currently left the people of the region with limited legal recourse to seek justice for potential human rights violations committed against them including enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, torture and sexual violence and created uncertainty as to how pending cases will be treated.Alleged victims: 639 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the alleged renewed public remarks made by President Jair Bolsonaro and members of his Government denying the existence of a military dictatorship in Brazil between 1964 and 1985, positively assessing the events occurred during this period, and trivializing the violations committed, as well as concerning the alleged interference with the work of existing transitional justice mechanisms.Alleged victims: - More details... |
26 Aug 2020 |
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Information received concerning the alleged continued enforced disappearance of Republic of Korea civilians and prisoners of war following the outbreak of the Korean war on 25 June 1950 as well as individuals abducted following the war including Republic of Korean, Japanese and other nationals.Alleged victims: 500 More details... |
30 Jun 2020 |
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Information received concerning the enforced disappearance and reported secret execution of Hedayat Abdollahpour, a member of the Kurdish minority.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
07 Aug 2020 |
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Information received concerning the alleged abduction and disappearance in Cambodia of Mr. Wanchalearm Satsaksit, a Thai political activist.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
15 Jun 2020 (Ack.) 10 Aug 2020 |
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Information received concerning the alleged abduction and enforced disappearance in Cambodia of Mr. Wanchalearm Satsaksit.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
19 Jun 2020 |
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Information received concerning the continued disappearance and risk of torture and ill-treatment of Mr. Idris Khattak.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
16 Jun 2020 |
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Informations reçues concernant l'absence de recours effectifs pour les victimes de violations des droits de l'homme pendant la période dite du "Passif humanitaire" en Mauritanie et le projet de loi sur la justice transitionnelle présenté à l'Assemblée nationale à ce sujet.Alleged victims: - More details... |
23 Sep 2020 |
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Information received concerning the role of Keenie Meenie Services Ltd. as well as UK nationals employed and/or contracted by the company, in violations of international humanitarian law and international human rights law that were allegedly committed during the armed conflict in Sri Lanka between 1984 and 1988, as well as the related lack of accountability and remedies for victims.Alleged victims: - More details... |
02 Aug 2020 |
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Information received concerning the role of Keenie Meenie Services Ltd. as well as UK nationals employed and/or contracted by the company, in violations of international humanitarian law and international human rights law that were allegedly committed during the armed conflict in Sri Lanka between 1984 and 1988, as well as the related lack of accountability and remedies for victims.Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Information received concerning the role of Keenie Meenie Services Ltd. as well as UK nationals employed and/or contracted by the company, in violations of international humanitarian law and international human rights law that were allegedly committed during the armed conflict in Sri Lanka between 1984 and 1988, as well as the related lack of accountability and remedies for victims.Alleged victims: - More details... |
02 Aug 2020 (Annex) 02 Aug 2020 06 Sep 2020 |
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Information received concerning the arbitrary arrest, disappeance, torture and ill-treatment of members of the MDC Alliance Youth Assembly. Alleged victims: 4 More details... |
08 Jun 2020 (Ack.) 16 Jun 2020 |
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Information received concerning the arrest and ongoing pre-trial detention of prominent labour rights activists and trade union leaders including Haytham Mohamadein, Hassan Barbary, Alla Essam and Khalil Rizk.Alleged victims: 5 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the continued enforced disappearance of Gedhun Cheokyi Nyima, and the regulation of reincarnation of Tibetan living Buddhas against the religious traditions and practices of the Tibetan Buddhist minority. The 17 May 2020 marked 25 years since the disappearance of Gedhun Cheokyi Nyima.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
08 Jul 2020 |
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Information received concerning acts of intimidation and harassment of human rights defenders working for the non-governmental organisation MBAKITA.Alleged victims: 2 More details... |
26 Aug 2020 |
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In this connection, we would like to bring to the attention of your Excellency’s Government information we have received concerning the allegations of the forced eviction of over 7,000 residents of Kariobangi, Nairobi, during the COVID-19 pandemic, in order to use the land for a development project, and the serious threats made against woman human rights defender Ms. Ruth Mumbi, who may be at risk of enforced disappearance for defending the right to housing of the evicted individuals.Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the enforced dispapearance of Hossein Silawi, Ali Khasraji, Naser Khafajian, members of the Ahwazi Arab minority, and Hedayat Abdollahpour a member of the Kurdish minority and fears that they may be at risk of torture or secret executionAlleged victims: 4 More details... |
08 Oct 2020 |
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Información recibida en relación a presuntos actos constitutivos de tortura y otras violaciones al derecho a la integridad personal en contra del Sr. Yonny Ronay Chacón González (en adelante denominado el Sr. Chacón González), durante su detención en el estado de Chiapas, México y llevadas a cabo por agentes de la Policía Judicial del estado mencionado. Así como en contra de los Sres. Jesús Iván Figueroa Gómez, Luis Adrián Figueroa Gómez y Juan Antonio Figueroa Gómez durante su detención en el estado de Chihuahua, México, y llevadas a cabo por agentes ministeriales adscritos a la unidad antiextorsión del estado mencionado.Alleged victims: 4 More details... |
30 Dec 2021 |
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Concerns about policies with regards to addressing enforced disappearances in the country and recent statements from the Government on this issue. Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Information received concerning the penalties faced by individuals during the COVID-19 outbreak, in particular the arbitrary detention of Mr. Guo Quan and the enforced disappearance Mr. Xu Zhiyong, as a result of the legitimate exercise of their right to freedom of expression.Alleged victims: 2 More details... |
06 Jul 2020 |
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Information received concerning what appears to be a systematic practice of state-sponsored extraterritorial abductions and forcible return of Turkish nationals from multiple States to Turkey. Alleged victims: 28 More details... |
11 Jun 2020 |
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Information received concerning the cases of 432 army cadets missing from Tikrit since 12 June 2014.Alleged victims: 432 More details... |
14 Oct 2020 |
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Información recibida en relación con la reactivación del proyecto de ley que regula la sustitución de penas privativas de libertad por razones humanitarias, más conocido como “Ley Humanitaria” (Boletín 12.345-073).Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Information received concerning the physical abuse and deportation to Iran of Messrs. Saeed Tamjidi and Mohammad Rajabi, who were later prosecuted and sentenced to death by the Iranian authoritiesAlleged victims: 2 More details... |
11 Jun 2020 (Ack.) 17 Jul 2020 |
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Information received concerning the arrest, detention and sentencing to death of Messrs. Amir Hossein Moradi, Saeed Tamjidi, and Mohammad Rajabi, on charges of arson and property damage during the November 2019 protests in Tehran, and amid serious concerns related to due process, adherence to fair trial guarantees and use of torture to extract forced confessions.Alleged victims: 3 More details... | |
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Concerns over incompliance with requirements set out in the Operational Guidelines for the Implementation of the World Heritage ConventionAlleged victims: 3 More details... | |
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Concerns over incompliance with requirements set out in the Operational Guidelines for the Implementation of the World Heritage ConventionAlleged victims: 3 More details... | |
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Concerns regarding the national legal framework and the exclusion of indigenous peoples from forest management in ThailandAlleged victims: 3 More details... |
09 Apr 2021 |
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Information we have received concerning the continued detention of Mr. Ammar al Baluchi, a former Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) detainee at Guantanamo Bay. Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the alleged killings of human rights defenders Mr. Ryan Hubilla and Ms. Nelly Bagasala as well as the alleged threats, arbitrary detention and legal cases brought against other human rights defenders from the organisations Karapatan, Gabriela and Rural Missionaries of the Philippines which work on issues including enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings. The individuals concerned include Ms. Elisa Tita Lubi, Ms. Cristina Palabay, Mr. Reylan Vergara, Mr. Roneo Clamor, Ms. Kiri Dalena, Dr. Edita Burgos, Fr. Wilfredo Ruazol, and Mr. Jose Mari Callueng, Sr. Elenita Belardo, Sr. Emma Cupin, Ms. Gertrudes Libang, Ms. Joan May Salvador, Ms. Jennefer Aguhob and Mr. Alexander Philip Abinguna.Alleged victims: 16 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the alleged arbitrary arrest and detention in Saudi Arabia since 28 February 2019 of Princess Basmah bint Saud bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud and her daughter Suhoud Al Sharif, who are Saudi citizens.Alleged victims: 2 More details... |
04 Jun 2020 |
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Information received concerning the alleged enforced disappearance of journalist Shafiqul Islam Kajol, the undue delay by the authorities to initiate investigations into the disappearance, and the opening of investigations against him for offences under the Digital Security Act.Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the alleged arbitrary arrest and potential enforced disappearance of Ms. Truong Thi Ha while crossing the border from Laos to Viet Nam, in what appears to be an act of reprisal for her human rights advocacy.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
25 May 2020 |
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Information received regarding the arbitrary arrest and detention of human rights defender Abdulrahman Shdeifat.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
04 Jun 2020 |
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Information received concerning the continued arbitrary detention of journalists Mr. Mohamed Al-Yammani and Mr. Mohamed Badr whose charges have not been communicated by authorities, and the detention, torture and ongoing judicial harassment of human rights defender Mr. Patrick George Zaki.Alleged victims: 2 More details... |
12 May 2020 (Ack.) |
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Informations reçues concernant des allégations d’arrestation violente et de détention arbitraire d'un défenseur des droits de l’homme.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
20 Apr 2020 |
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Information received concerning the custodial death of Mr. Zaki Mubarak Youssef in Silivri Prison near Istanbul, Turkey. Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
22 May 2020 |
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Información relativa a la desaparición forzada de un ciudadano mexicano Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the alleged imminent deportation of Mr. Selami Şimşek from Albania to Turkey, where he is likely to face detention, prosecution and, potentially, torture or other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment, for his perceived or imputed affiliation to the Hizmet/Gulen movement. The information received also indicates that Mr. Şimşek is at risk of enforced disappearance in transit from Albania, following the alleged short-term enforced disappearance and expulsion to Turkey of Mr. Harun Çelik on 1 January 2020.Alleged victims: 2 More details... |
11 Aug 2020 |
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Information received concerning the alleged intimidation and harassment of lawyer and human rights defender Mr. Oleg Volchek for the legitimate exercise of his professional activities.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
23 Apr 2020 |
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Information received concerning the reported lack of effective consultation with victims concerning the amendment of the Act on the Commission on Investigation of Disappeared Persons, Truth and Reconciliation 2071 (2014). Alleged victims: - More details... |
12 Jun 2020 |
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Information received concerning what appears to be the arbitrary detention and risk of ill-treatment or torture of Mr. Shao Zhongguo, as a reprisal for his activities as a human rights defender, and his association with Mr. Gao Zhisheng, another human rights defender whose fate and whereabouts are currently unknown.Alleged victims: 2 More details... |
02 Apr 2020 |
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Information received concerning allegations of arbitrary arrest and enforced disappearance of three human rights defenders. Mr. Ding Jiaxi, Mr. Zhang Zhongshun and Mr. Dai Zhenya were each arrested on 26 December at different locations and placed under Residential Surveillance in Designated Location (RSDL). Alleged victims: 3 More details... |
02 Apr 2020 |
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Information received concerning Ali Ebrahim Mohamed Ameen Ebrahim AlArab, Husain Ali Redha Ebrahim Khamis Barbar, Isa Jaafar Isa Hasan AlAbd, Majeed Ahmed Habib Ahmed, Ali AbdulAziz Ali Husain Mohamed, Salah Saeed Saleh Ali Hasan AlHammar, Ali Hasan Ali Ashoor Ali, and Sadiq Jaafar Isa Abdulla Hasan AlAbd who reportedly have been subjected to torture or other ill-treatment.Alleged victims: 8 More details... |
09 May 2020 |
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The application of the Anti-Terrorism Law, Protest Law, Association Law, and NGO law raise serious concerns regarding increasing practices of arbitrary detention, allegations of torture, the absence of judicial oversight and procedural safeguards, restrictions on freedom of expression, the right to freedom of thought, and the right to freedom of peaceful assembly. The effects of these laws in the Sinai region have also resulted in violations of socio-economic rights including the right to education, the right to secure housing, the right to sustainable development and the rights to food and water.Alleged victims: - More details... |
08 Apr 2020 (Ack.) 10 Mar 2021 |
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Information received concerning protests held in various parts of Iran since 11 January 2020 and the alleged disproportionate response by law enforcement, including excessive use of force leading to injury, arbitrary arrest and detention, enforced disappearance, and ill-treatment of protesters.Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Information received concerning the alleged imposition of the statute of limitations –known as zastara- to wartime victims seeking reparations through the judicial system, as well as the imposition of court fees to victims whose claims have been barred due to the imposition of the aforementioned statute.Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Information received concerning the lack of accountability in the alleged cases of enforced disappearance and summary execution of Mr. Yuriy Zakharenko, Mr. Anatoliy Krasovskiy, and Mr. Dmitriy Zavadski.Alleged victims: 3 More details... |
23 Mar 2020 |
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Information received concerning the alleged continued disappearance of 11 individuals, including Jeong Gyeong-Suk, Lee Dong-Ki, Jang Ki-Yeong, and Choi Jeong-Woong, after the hijacking of Korean Air Lines flight YS-11 in 1969.Alleged victims: 5 More details... |
24 Feb 2020 |
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Information received concerning the enforced disappearance, alleged arbitrary detention and subsequent charges with non-bailable financial crimes against human rights lawyer Tito Magoti and journalist Erick Kabendera.Alleged victims: 2 More details... |
02 Jul 2020 |
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Información recibida en relación con la supuesta detención arbitraria, desaparición forzada, incomunicación y falta de garantías procesales para un juicio justo, del Diputado de la Asamblea Nacional, Gilber Caro, y su asistente, el periodista Victor Ugas, quienes fueron arrestados el 20 de diciembre de 2019 por fuerzas de seguridad del Estado.Alleged victims: 2 More details... |
27 Mar 2020 |
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Information received concerning the decision that your Excellency’s Government took on 7 November 2019 to deport two North Korean individuals who were reportedly seized in the East Sea on 2 November 2019, to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. This decision was reportedly taken based on their alleged confession of having killed 16 persons on the boat they were spotted on by the Republic of Korea Navy.Alleged victims: 2 More details... |
28 Feb 2020 |
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Information received concerning the announcement made by the Government of the Republic of Korea on 7 November 2019. Alleged victims: 2 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the arrest, continued detention without any charge and ill-treatment of Dr. Mohammed Al Khoudary, his son, Dr. Hani Al Khoudary and Mr. Adelrahman Mohammed Farhanah.Alleged victims: 3 More details... |
27 Mar 2020 |
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Information received concerning the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Actions (In Aid of Civil Power) Ordinance 2019, issued by the Provincial Governor on 5 August 2019, which allegedly assigns wide-ranging powers to the armed forces. Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Information received concerning the arrests of at least 62 individuals following raids at the offices of several civil society organisations, as well as the houses of their members, and the alleged abduction of human rights defender Ms. Honey Mae Suazo.Alleged victims: 71 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the alleged short-term enforced disappearance, and then detention of journalist Mr. Reda Fhelboom.Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the use of force against protestors leading to the killing of at least 234 individuals, and the reported arrest of 7000 individuals. Concerns relating to conditions of detention including mistreatment of detainees, as well as restrictions on journalists covering the events.Alleged victims: 7000 More details... |
18 Feb 2020 |
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Information received concerning the need to protect the right to life of four French women, and their children. While their whereabouts are currently unknown, they may be either in North East Syria, including in areas that may be under the control of Turkish authorities, or in Turkey. We also wish to inform you that a letter expressing similar concerns has been sent to the Government of France. We are bringing these cases to your attention in the hope that the Turkish authorities may be able to trace the location of these four women and their children and assist in their repatriation to France.Alleged victims: 11 More details... |
09 Mar 2020 |
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Informations reçues concernant la situation extrêmement précaire de quatre femmes françaises, et de leurs enfants, qui se trouveraient au Nord-Est de la Syrie, ou en Turquie. Une lettre exprimant des préoccupations similaires est en cours d’envoi au Gouvernement turc.Alleged victims: 11 More details... |
14 Feb 2020 |
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Information received concerning the alleged arbitrary detention, short-term enforced disappearance and charging of health rights defenders from the organisation Changsha Funeng, Messrs. Cheng Yuan, Liu Dazhi and Wu Gejianxiong, in connection with their advocacy for non-discrimination and the rights of disadvantaged groups, as well as the investigations opened against Mr. Cheng’s wife and brother.Alleged victims: 5 More details... |
23 Dec 2019 |
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Information received concerning the alleged abduction of two Yemeni journalists, Mr. Bilal Al-Arifi and Mr. Mohammed Al-Salahi.Alleged victims: 2 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the alleged enforced disappearances and deaths in custody of at least 27 individuals due to torture, inhumane treatment, degrading living conditions, and denial of medical assistance in the Turkmen prison system, in particular at the maximum-security prison Ovadan Depe.Alleged victims: 28 More details... |
14 Feb 2020 |
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Información recibida en relación con la falta de avances significativos en la implementación de la resolución emitida por la Corte Interamericana de Derechos Humanos el 23 de noviembre de 2009, en el caso “Radilla Pacheco vs. Estados Unidos Mexicanos”.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
12 Feb 2020 |
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Information received concerning the detention and interrogation of Ms. Lisa Smith and the situation of vulnerability of her child.Alleged victims: 2 More details... |
02 Dec 2019 23 Dec 2019 |
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In this connection, we would like to bring to the attention of your Excellency’s Government information we have received concerning the detention and interrogation of Ms. Lisa Smith and the situation of vulnerability of her child.Alleged victims: 2 More details... |
19 Nov 2019 14 Jan 2020 |
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Information received concerning the ongoing detention of Mr. Ibrahim Abdelmonem Metwally Hegazy (متولي حجازي عبدالمنعم ابراهيم), in reprisal for his activities as a human rights defender and cooperation with the United Nations Working Group on Enforced and Involuntary Disappearances (WGEID).Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the alleged disappearance of Lebanese citizen Andre Morcos. Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
30 Jan 2020 |
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Information received concerning the alleged enforced disappearance of Ms. Saba al-Mahdawi, who had participated in some demonstrations in the past weeks.Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Informations reçues concernant des allégations d’usage excessif de la force, d’exécutions arbitraires, de torture et d’enlèvements, ainsi que des destructions de biens culturels, et ce depuis décembre 2018. Ces actes auraient été commis dans le contexte des opérations militaires antiterroristes menées par les Forces de défense et de sécurité (FDS) en réponse aux attaques de groupes non armés dans plusieurs régions du pays. Les opérations des FDS prendraient pour cible principalement la communauté pastorale Peule, une minorité ethnolinguistique représentant 10% de la population burkinabé. En conséquence de ces attaques, de nombreux habitants de ces régions ont dû abandonner leurs villages et sont actuellement déplacés.Alleged victims: 1008 More details... |
07 Jan 2020 (Ack.) 13 Feb 2020 |
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Información recibida relativa a la presunta muerte en custodia del Capitán de corbeta Rafael Acosta Arévalo el 29 de junio de 2019 Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
04 May 2021 |
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We offer the following comments on the effect and application of the Counter-Terrorism Law of the People’s Republic of China (Counter-Terrorism Law) promulgated on 27 December 2015 effective as of 1 January 2016 and its Regional Implementing Measures, the 2016 Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region Implementing Measures of the Counter-Terrorism Law of the People's Republic of China.Alleged victims: - More details... |
16 Dec 2019 |
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Información recibida en relación con los asesinatos, desapariciones forzadas y el incremento de riesgos y violaciones a los derechos humanos de los defensores y defensoras que ejercen su labor en Colombia.Alleged victims: 86 More details... |
23 Dec 2019 08 Jan 2020 |
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Informations reçues concernant des allégations d’arrestations et de détentions arbitraires de M. Fadel Breika et M. Moulay Abba Bouzaid.Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the arbitrary detention, enforced disappearance and torture of 20 individuals convicted in a mass trial. The individuals were accused of belonging to a terrorist organization under the Act No. 58 of 2006 on the Protection of Society from Terrorist Acts. We received information that, all of the 20 individuals convicted have remained in prison and have exhausted all available domestic remedies. In particular, we are concerned that the allegations of arbitrary arrests, disappearances, and deficiencies in fair trial proceedings have not been addressed by your Excellency’s government to date.Alleged victims: 20 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the armed conflict in Rakhine State between the Tatmadaw and the Arakan Army.Alleged victims: 173 More details... |
24 Oct 2019 24 Oct 2019 (Annex) |
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Information received concerning the armed conflict in Rakhine State between the Tatmadaw and the Arakan Army.Alleged victims: 173 More details... |
29 Nov 2019 |
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Información recibida relativa a la próxima discusión en la Primera Sala de la Suprema Corte de Justicia de la Nación del proyecto de sentencia relativo al amparo en revisión no. 835/2018.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
30 Jan 2020 30 Jan 2020 (Annex) |
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Information received concerning the situation of Mr. Tashpolat Tiyip, a Chinese nationals of Uyghur origin, who was reportedly sentenced to death and may be at risk of execution.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
09 Dec 2019 |
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Information received concerning the potential disappearance of Mr. Od Sayavong.Alleged victims: 4 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the potential disappearance of Mr. Od Sayavong.Alleged victims: 4 More details... |
17 Jan 2020 |
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Information received concerning the detention and sentencing of Mr. Huang Qi. Mr. Huang Qi was the head of the human rights organization Tianwang Human Rights Service and founder of the human rights website 64tianwang.Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the alleged police intimidation and harassment since 2005 and subsequent detention on 9 December 2018 of Mr. Wang Yi and Mrs. Jiang Rong, founders of the Early Rain Covenant Church.Alleged victims: 15 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the alleged arbitrary detention and enforced disappearance of human rights defender Ms. Chen Jianfang.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
10 Oct 2019 |
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Information received concerning severe restrictions on freedom of expression and freedom of peaceful assembly and of association imposed during the past week in the state of Jammu and Kashmir, as well as the arbitrary arrests and detention of political figures, journalists, members of civil society and human rights defenders in the state, and violations to the right to life.Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Information received concerning the remarks made by President Bolsonaro about the enforced disappearance of Mr. Fernando Augusto de Santa Cruz Oliveira.Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the continued arbitrary detention of the Iranian-Swedish academic Mr. Ahmadreza Djalali and serious concerns related to his treatment and the possibility of imminent execution. Mr. Djalali has been detained in Iran since April 2016. Subsequently, the Iranian courts convicted him of “enmity against God” and sentenced him to death on 21 October 2017. It is reported Mr. Djalali has been tortured during his detention and denied medical treatment for life-threatening medical conditions.Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Información recibida en relación a la sentencia de la Cámara de Apelaciones de Paraguay de 22 de mayo del 2019. Dicha sentencia extingue la causa penal contra los procesados Camilo Almada Morel y Eusebio Torres Romero, por delitos relacionados con detención arbitraria, ejecución arbitraria y tortura, ocurridos entre abril de 1976 y mayo de 1979, y dispone su sobreseimiento definitivo. Dicha sentencia daría lugar a la impunidad de crímenes de lesa humanidad y sería contraria a la imprescriptibilidad de dichos crímenes. Alleged victims: - More details... |
14 Aug 2020 |
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Informations reçues concernant une proposition de loi visant à démanteler les chambres criminelles spécialisées en Tunisie et à les remplacer par une institution qui impliquerait une impunité systémique pour les violations flagrantes des droits de l'homme commises en Tunisie entre 1955 et 2013, annulant ainsi les progrès essentiels que le pays a fait sur la voie de l'État de droit.Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Information received concerning the detention of women’s human rights defender Ms. Gulalai Ismail, criminal legal proceedings against her, and the harassment of her family members and friends through house-raids, the opening of criminal proceedings against her parents and allegations of torture of her associates.Alleged victims: 5 More details... |
30 Sep 2019 |
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Information received concerning the arrest, detention and prosecution under terrorism-related charges of human rights defenders, critics and peaceful protesters for the exercise of their rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly , in particular in the context of the February train accident at Ramses Station in Cairo and the Africa Cup of Nations hosted by Egypt.Alleged victims: 2 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the alleged arbitrary detention, enforced disappearance and charging of labour rights defenders Messrs. Chengbing Ke, Zhili Wei and Zhengjun Yang. Alleged victims: 3 More details... |
20 Sep 2019 |
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Information received regarding an amendment bill to revise the existing act of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Act-2012, potentially severely undermining the NHRC’s authority, effectiveness and independence and limiting the Nepali people’s ability to access justice.Alleged victims: - More details... |
17 Jan 2020 |
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Informations reçues concernant des allégations de disparition forcée du défenseur de droits de l’homme, M. Franklin Mowha.Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Información recibida en relación a la posible falta de renovación del Convenio Interinstitucional 24-2009 entre el Ministerio de Gobernación y el Ministerio de Cultura y Deportes sobre el Archivo Histórico de la Policía Nacional (AHPN), lo cual podría conllevar un eventual traslado del mismo y la pérdida o destrucción de documentos, así como su desmantelamiento.Alleged victims: - More details... |
28 Jun 2019 |
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Information received concerning the alleged imminent risk to the life of two female human rights defenders, Ms. Gulalai Ismail and Ms Sanna Ejaz who are working on the rights of ethnic Pasthuns in Pakistan and who have received death threats. Reportedly, Ms. Gulalai Ismail has also been included on a ‘kill list’ and is facing charges linked to her human rights work.Alleged victims: 2 More details... |
25 Jun 2019 |
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Information received concerning the alleged enforced disappearance of, and charges against, 15 individuals, including human rights defenders who are board members of the Egyptian Coordination for Rights and Freedoms (ECRF), in connection with case no. 1552/2018, and the alleged enforced disappearance of the Executive Director of the ECRF, who is charged in case no. 441/2018. Allegations have also been received regarding a reported smear campaign against a number of human rights organisations in Egyptian media.Alleged victims: 33 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the alleged continuing violations of the human rights of Mr. Jiang Tianyong. Mr. Jiang is a renowned human rights lawyer who represented clients in a number of high-profile cases over the last decade.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
27 Jun 2019 |
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Información recibida en relación con el asesinato del excombatiente Dimar Torres Arévalo en proceso de reincorporación en el marco de la implementación del Acuerdo Final para la Terminación del Conflicto y la construcción de una Paz Estable y Duradera. La información proporcionada se enmarca en el día 22 de abril de 2019.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
12 Jul 2019 |
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Information received concerning the reported arrest and arbitrary detention of human rights defender Ms. Yasaman Aryani, Ms. Monireh Arabshahi and Ms. Mojgan Keshavarz by the Iranian authorities.Alleged victims: 3 More details... |
02 Jul 2019 14 Nov 2019 |
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Información recibida sobre la ola de ataques e intentos de intimidación contra defensores de derechos humanos, integrantes y colaboradores de la organización Corriente del Pueblo Sol Rojo, que se ha intensificado en los primeros meses de 2019, y en particular el asesinato del defensor de derechos humanos, el Sr. Luis Armando Fuentes Aquino y la desparación forzosa del Sr. Ernesto Sernas García, abogado de miembros de la organización. Alleged victims: 6 More details... |
10 Jul 2019 |
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Information received concerning the arrest and detention of, and charges against, five labour rights defenders, as a result of their advocacy for labour rights and better working conditions at the Jasic Technology plant in Shenzhen, and for their attempts to form a trade union.Alleged victims: 31 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the arrest and detention of, and charges against, five labour rights defenders, as well as the enforced disappearance of one of them as a result of their advocacy for labour rights and better working conditions at the Jasic Technology factory in Shenzhen, and for their attempts to form a trade union.Alleged victims: 31 More details... |
21 May 2019 |
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Information received concerning the arbitrary arrest, enforced disappearance and subsequent repatriation of Mr. Truong Duy Nhat from Thailand to Viet Nam, as well as the surveillance and intimidation of Mr. Bach Hong Quyen.Alleged victims: 2 More details... |
30 Jan 2020 |
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Information received concerning the arbitrary arrest, enforced disappearance and subsequent repatriation of Mr. Truong Duy Nhat from Thailand to Viet Nam, as well as the surveillance and intimidation of Mr. Bach Hong Quyen.Alleged victims: 2 More details... |
24 Apr 2019 (Ack.) 20 Jun 2019 |
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Información recibida en relación con los proyectos a realizar en la guarnición militar de Campo de Mayo -donde se localizaron numerosos centros clandestinos de detención durante la dictadura-, que podrían poner en riesgo los derechos de las víctimas de crímenes de lesa humanidad, en particular el derecho a conocer la verdad sobre las circunstancias de las desaparición forzada, la evolución y los resultados de la investigación, y el paradero de la persona desaparecida y/o fallecida, y a obtener garantías de no repetición de las violaciones sufridas tales como la preservación de los sitios de memoria histórica.Alleged victims: - More details... |
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Information received concerning the reported lack of impartiality, independence and transparency in the existing procedure for the appointment of the members of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) and Commission on the Investigation of Enforced Disappearance (CIEDP), which may affect the selection of new commissioners in April 2019; the reported lack of progress in the work undertaken by both commissions; and the possible amendment of the Act on the Commission on Investigation of Disappeared Persons, Truth and Reconciliation 2071 (2014).Alleged victims: - More details... |
07 Jun 2019 |
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Information received concerning the alleged enforced disappearance of the environmental human rights defender Mr. Shanmugam Thangasamy, in connection to his participation in a press conference during which he denounced the involvement of senior police officials in the killing of 13 persons on 22 May 2018 during a protest opposing the environmental pollution caused by the Sterlite Copper Smelting Plant in Thoothukudi.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
30 Dec 2019 |
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Information received concerning alleged arrest and enforced disappearance of Yemeni journalist, Marwan Ali Naji Al Muraisy in Saudi Arabia.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
05 Apr 2019 |
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Information received concerning the arrest and arbitrary detention initially at an unknown location of Mr Osman Mirghani. Mr Mirghani is a journalist and editor-in-chief of the newspaper Al-TayyarAlleged victims: 1 More details... |
29 Mar 2019 01 Apr 2019 (Ack.) |
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Information received alleging violations and their consequences afterwards attributable to Turkey in relation to the tragic events that affected the Armenian minority from 1915 to 1923. Alleged victims: 600000 More details... |
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Information received concerning the alleged forcible return from Azerbaijan to Turkey, of Turkish asylum seekers. We also refer to serious allegations indicating that one of them was subjected to torture while in detention in Azerbaijan, prior to his deportation. Alleged victims: 2 More details... |
24 May 2019 |
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Information received concerning the alleged enforced disappearance and extrajudicial, summary, or arbitrary executions in late 2018 of three Thai political activists affiliated with the United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD), Alleged victims: 4 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the alleged enforced disappearance and extrajudicial, summary, or arbitrary executions in late 2018 of three Thai political activists affiliated with the United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD), Alleged victims: 4 More details... |
14 Mar 2019 (Ack.) |
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Information received regarding alleged attacks and renewed harassment of the indigenous Karen peoples in the Kaeng Krachan Forest Complex (KKFC) by officials of the National Park, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Department and over the failure to ensure accountability for these violations. Alleged victims: 3 More details... |
19 Mar 2019 (Ack.) |
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Information received regarding alleged attacks and renewed harassment of the indigenous Karen peoples in the Kaeng Krachan Forest Complex (KKFC) by officials of the National Park, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Department and over the failure to ensure accountability for these violations. Alleged victims: 3 More details... |
08 Mar 2019 (Ack.) |
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Information received concerning Mr Kashoggi's killing. Alleged victims: 5 More details... |
23 Apr 2019 (Ack.) |
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Información recibida en relación a amenazas de muerte y actos de intimidación cometidos en contra de la Sra. Alfamir Castillo Bermúdez, su abogado el Sr. German Romero Sánchez, y la Fundación Nydia Erika Bautista y sus integrantes, en relación con el juicio del general Mario Montoya Uribe.Alleged victims: 7 More details... |
16 Apr 2019 |
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Information received regarding alleged attacks and renewed harassment of the indigenous Karen peoples in the Kaeng Krachan Forest Complex (KKFC) by officials of the National Park, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Department and over the failure to ensure accountability for these violations.Alleged victims: 3 More details... |
23 Apr 2019 |
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Information received concerning the arrest and alleged enforced disappearance of a journalist and human rights defender.Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Information received concerning human rights violations against two persons with albinism, namely, the killing of Mr. Yassin Phiri on 31 December 2018, and the abduction of one-year old Eunice Nkonjera, on 22 January 2019, for the alleged purposesAlleged victims: 2 More details... | |
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Información recibida relativa a las reformas constitucionales aprobadas el pasado 16 de enero por la Cámara de Diputados sobre la Guardia Nacional y otros temas relevantes Alleged victims: - More details... |
24 Jan 2020 |
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Information received concerning the alleged arbitrary arrest, detention, enforced disappearance and death of Mr. Saleh Omar Barghouthi and subsequent punitive measures imposed on his family since 12 December 2018.Alleged victims: 11 More details... | |
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Information received concerning Mr. Esmail Bakhshi and Ms. Sepideh Gholian, who were reportedly arrested in Khuzestan Province on 20 January 2019. The current location of Mr. Bakhshi and Ms. Gholian is not certain.Alleged victims: 2 More details... |
15 Apr 2019 |
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Information received concerning a Pakistani national who is forcibly disappeared and at risk of being deported from the United Arab Emirates back to PakistanAlleged victims: 1 More details... |
13 May 2019 |
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Information received concerning the continuous enforced disappearance and alleged death of Ms. Sheikha Latifa al Maktoum.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
21 Dec 2018 |
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Information received concerning the alleged reprisals against a human rights defender and against her husband, for her cooperation with the United Nations, its representatives and mechanisms in the field of human rights. Alleged victims: 2 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the alleged denial of requests made by Mrs. Lee Ching-yu to visit her husband Mr. Li Ming-Che who has been detained in Chi-Shan prison, where he is serving his 5-year term since December 2017.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
22 Dec 2018 |
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En este contexto, quisiéramos señalar a su atención urgente la información que hemos recibido en relación a la próxima discusión por el Pleno de la Suprema Corte de Justicia de la Nación de las acciones de inconstitucionalidad promovidas contra la Ley de Seguridad Interior. Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Information received concerning the revision of the Xianjian Uyghur Autonomous Region Regulation on De-extremification, which targets Turkic Muslim ethnic, linguistic and religious minorities as well as Kazakh nationals.Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Information received concerning the arrest, enforced disappearance and extrajudicial execution of over 50 migrants from Ghana and other West African countries by Gambian security forces in The Gambia and across the border in Senegal, in July 2005.Alleged victims: 64 More details... |
06 Dec 2019 |
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Information received concerning the arrest, enforced disappearance and extrajudicial execution of over 50 migrants from Ghana and other West African countries by Gambian security forces in The Gambia and across the border in Senegal, in July 2005.Alleged victims: 64 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the arrest, enforced disappearance and extrajudicial execution of over 50 migrants from Ghana and other West African countries by Gambian security forces in The Gambia and across the border in Senegal, in July 2005.Alleged victims: 64 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the arrest, enforced disappearance and extrajudicial execution of over 50 migrants from Ghana and other West African countries by Gambian security forces in The Gambia and across the border in Senegal, in July 2005.Alleged victims: 64 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the enforced disappearance of Mr. Berhane Abrehe and the arrest and incommunicado detention of his wife Mrs. Almaz Habtemariam Sibhatu, both former freedom fighters.Alleged victims: 2 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi and allegations of his murder at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul.Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Information received concerning allegations of unlawful arrest, enforced disappearance and torture against Mr. Imad Al Tamimi (عماد التميمي) and acts of intimidation and threats against Ms. Israa Al Dujaili (إسراء الدجيلي), two human rights defenders, in direct retaliation for their legitimate human rights work. Such acts have also been reported as acts of reprisals for their cooperation with United Nations, its representatives and mechanisms in the field of human rights.Alleged victims: 2 More details... | |
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Concerns regarding current discussions on the reform of the European migration and asylum system.Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Información adicional recibida en relación a la detención y alegaciones de tortura del Sr. Jaimes CriolloAlleged victims: 1 More details... |
03 Jan 2019 |
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Information received concerning allegations of arbitrary arrest and enforced disappearance of Mr. M in direct retaliation for his legitimate exercise of the right to seeking the truth about the fate and whereabouts of his father and reprisals for his cooperation with United Nations human rights mechanisms.Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the use of Residential Surveillance in a Designated Location (RSDL) as amended in the 2012 Criminal Procedure Law Article 73, in relation to persons suspected of endangering State security, of terrorist activities or of involvement in major bribery and where confinement in their own home may ‘impede the investigation’.Alleged victims: - More details... |
23 Nov 2018 |
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Information received concerning allegations of harassment of Ms. Sandya Ekneligoda in reprisal to her efforts to seeking the truth about the fate and whereabouts of her husband. Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the incommunicado detention of human rights defender, Mr. Khalid Al-Omair.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
23 Oct 2018 |
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Information received concerning the intimidation of journalists and media outlets ahead of elections in Pakistan.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
05 Oct 2018 |
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Information received regarding the arbitrary arrest, and extrajudicial killings of two internally displaced persons in Mansi township, Kachin State: Hpaugan Yaw, age 65, from Maing Hkawng KBC Camp 1, and Nhkum Naw San (also known as Dauje Naw San Maing Hkawng), age 35, from the Catholic IDP Camp.Alleged victims: 2 More details... | |
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Información recibida en relación con la detención y desaparición forzada de corta duración de la Sra. Ariana Granadillo-Roca.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
31 Jul 2018 (Ack.) 07 Sep 2018 |
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Informations received concerning the arrest and charges against a number of women’s human rights defenders, along with acts of reprisal against Ms. Loujain Al-Hathloul.Alleged victims: 3 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the deteriorating physical and mental health of Mrs. Liu Xia, a Chinese national, poet, human rights defender and wife of the deceased Nobel Peace Prize winner, Mr. Liu Xiaobo. Mrs Liu Xia is reportedly held or physically restricted in an unknown location.Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Información recibida en relación con alegaciones de uso excesivo de la fuerza por parte de cuerpos de seguridad del Estado, incluyendo policía anti-motines y grupos armados pro-gubernamentales (también llamados ‘turbas’, para-policías o paramilitares, ‘motorizados’) en contra de manifestantes en zonas urbanas y rurales, y de estudiantes (incluyendo adolescentes), la cual ha causado, desde su inicio el 18 de abril hasta el 3 de junio al menos 120 muertos, y aproximadamente 1200 personas heridas en varias ciudades del país. Alleged victims: 1100 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the imposition of the death sentence on four Egyptian nationals, including one child, and of life and other lengthy prison sentences on six others, including two children. These sentences were handed down by a court in Giza, in the so-called “Owseem cell” case, following a collective trial that appears to have violated the most basic fair trial and due process guarantees. Several of the defendants were reportedly subjected to enforced disappearance, torture and denial of access to legal representation during investigations. Eight of them were below the age of 18 at the time of the commission of the alleged crime for which they were convicted and sentenced.Alleged victims: 10 More details... | |
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Information received that more than 132 people have been killed by security forces in Bangladesh since 15 May 2018 in the context of the announcement of a ‘war on drugs”; that more than 13,000 individuals have been arrested and a number of others have been subjected to enforced disappearance in the same context; that drug users have been facing increasing difficulties to access health care services; and that the draft Narcotics Control Act, 2018 extends the death penalty to additional drug offenses.Alleged victims: 13000 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the arrest and charges against Mr. Scott Warren. Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the arbitrary arrest and detention in Kosovo and illegal deportation to Turkey of six Turkish nationals working for educational institutions allegedly link to the Hizmet/Gulen movementAlleged victims: 6 More details... |
17 Aug 2018 |
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Information received concerning the arbitrary arrest and detention in Kosovo and illegal deportation to Turkey, as well as short-term enforced disappearance, of six Turkish nationals working for educational institutions allegedly linked to the Hizmet/Gulen movement. Alleged victims: 6 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the continuous judicial harassment of Ms. Raheleh Rahemipor, in reprisal to her legitimate exercise of the right to freedom of expression, freedom of peaceful assembly, and against her efforts to seeking the truth about the fate and whereabouts of her brother and his infant daughter.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
04 Sep 2018 |
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Information received concerning the alleged detention, torture and short-term enforced disappearance of poet Galal el Behairy and the issuance of an arrest warrant against musician Ramy Essam, in connection with their song and video “Balaha” that has been recently released on social media.Alleged victims: 2 More details... |
26 Oct 2018 |
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Information received concerning the continued arbitrary detention of human rights defenders Mr. Osama Al-Najjar and Mr. Ahmed Mansoor, along with the charges against Mr. Mansoor. Alleged victims: 2 More details... |
05 Jul 2018 |
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Information received concerning the alleged short-term enforced disappearance for several days, arbitrary detention, and charges against human rights defenders Mr. Ezzat Eid Taha Fadl Ghoneim and Mr. Ahmed Tarek Ibrahim Ziada. Alleged victims: 2 More details... | |
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Information received concerning allegations of death threats and physical attack against Mr Faisal Al Tamimi and Mr Iyad Al Roumy, two human rights defenders, in direct retaliation for their right to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly, and for their legitimate human rights work against enforced disappearances in Iraq.Alleged victims: 2 More details... | |
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Información recibida en relación con la iniciativa de ley número 5377 que persigue reformar la Ley de Reconciliación Nacional, Decreto 145-96, la cual buscaría establecer una amnistía general y una extinción total de la responsabilidad penal de los responsables de delitos y graves violaciones a los derechos humanos cometidos durante el conflicto armado interno de Guatemala.Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Information received concerning the alleged disappearance of Mr. Yousif El Koda, Mr. Amjed El Tayeb and Mr. Omer Ushari Ahmed Mahmoud. Even if some of them had contacts with their relatives, their current place of detention is unknown.Alleged victims: 3 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the temporary detention in a Police Station of Boniyar Police Station for an hour of Advocate Parvez Imorz, Patron of the Association of Parents of Disappeared Persons and President of Jammu Kashmir Colaition of Civil Society, as well as three other lawyers, Advocates Kartik Murukutla, Ghulam Nabi Khan and Qazi Irfan. and the verbal direction from Police preventing them from holding prayers and laying a tombstone on the grave of Mr. Atta Mohammed Khan in Bimyar Village of Chehal, in the Baramulla district of Kashmir.Alleged victims: 4 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the alleged arrest, enforced disappearance, arbitrary detention, torture and narcotics-related charges against Mr. Tahir Teymurov, step-brother of Mr. Sahib Teymurov, in apparent retaliation to an online post made by Mr. Sahib Teymurov, along with harassment of Mr. Sahib Teymurov’s family members.Alleged victims: 2 More details... |
07 Mar 2018 13 Apr 2018 |
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Information received concerning the prolonged pre-trial detention of Ms. Hanane Baderraddine Abdalhafez Othman of over nine months, as well as allegations concerning the denial of health care and medical attention while in prison.Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the sentencing to death of Messrs. Mohamed AbdulHasan Ahmed Kadhem AlMutaghawi, Fadhel Sayed Abbas Hassan Radhi and Sayed Alawi Husain Alawi Husain along with three other individuals.Alleged victims: 3 More details... |
06 Mar 2018 |
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Information received concerning the alleged arbitrary arrest and detention of Mr. Cemil Tekeli, a Turkish national; in circumstances that could also constitute an enforced disappearance.Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Information received concerning allegations of enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings of Mohammed Younis Ali Ibrahim, Mr. Ali Sami Fahim El Far, Mr. Imad El Din Sami El Far and Mr. Omar Abdel Mohamed Abdelbaki, and the enforced disappearance of Mr. Mohammed Shaaban Owais Shaaban Abdelhady and a minor.Alleged victims: 6 More details... | |
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Informations reçues concernant des allégations de disparition forcée et de violation du droit à la liberté d’expression commises par les forces de la police nationale congolaise.Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the reported detention of Mr. Mesut Vardak, Mr. Önder Akkuşçi and Mr. Yunus Demirci, and the ongoing house arrest of Mr. Sami Yavuz and Mr. Yılmaz Aytan, as well as the potential risk of deportation of all five individuals to Turkey, which would put them at risk of serious human rights violations, including torture and other cruel inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, and threats to their lives.Alleged victims: 5 More details... | |
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Information we have received concerning the alleged enforced disappearance, torture and judicial proceedings which do not appear to have fulfilled the most stringent guarantees of fair trial and due process standards of Mr. Loutfy Ibrahim Ismael Khalil, Mr. Ahmed Abdel Moneim Salama Ali Salama, Mr. Ahmed Abdel Hady Mohammed al-Suhaimy and Mr. Sameh Abdallah Mohammed Youssef who have been executed, Mr. Abdulsalam Shoaib Abdulsalam Shoaib who has been sentenced to death and a woman who faces a possible death sentence.Alleged victims: 6 More details... |
22 May 2018 |
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Informatin recue concernant des allégations relatives à la perquisition, aux saisies, à l’arrestation de M. Nestor Nibitanga effectuées par la police burundaise, sous le commandement du commissaire de police de la province de Gitega en coopération avec le Service national de renseignement (SNR) ainsi qu’à sa disparition forcé.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
22 Dec 2017 (Ack.) |
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Información recibida en relación al proceso legislativo en curso para la eventual aprobación de una “Ley de Seguridad Interior”, dirigida, entre otras cuestiones, a regular la participación de las Fuerzas Armadas en tareas de seguridad. La ley fue adoptada por la Cámara de Diputados el 30 de noviembre y ha sido remitida al Senado para su debate y adopción.Alleged victims: - More details... |
13 Dec 2017 07 Mar 2018 |
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Información recibida sobre la posible adopción de un indulto presidencial en favor del expresidente Alberto Fujimori, quien fuera sentenciado en 2009 a 25 años de prisión por serias violaciones a los derechos humanos.Alleged victims: - More details... |
13 Dec 2017 |
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Information received concerning the alleged arbitrary arrest and detention of Hosny Ashor al-Mesmary, a Libyan national and business man.Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the alleged torture to death in custody of four Syrian refugee men, and the arbitrary detention and disappearance of several others. The information received also concerns the pressure exercised on the legal representation of the families of the victims and the lack of independence of the military court presiding over the case.Alleged victims: 360 More details... |
15 Dec 2017 |
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Information received concerning the abduction and subsequent detention of Mr. Ebrahim Abdelmonem Metwally Hegazy, reportedly in reprisal for his activities as a human rights defender and cooperation with the United Nations Working Group on Enforced and Involuntary Disappearances (WGEID).Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
08 Nov 2017 |
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Information received concerning the alleged arrest of Ms. Raheleh Rahemipor, the sister of Mr. Hossein Rahemipor, whose case is under review by the Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
27 Oct 2017 |
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Information received concerning allegations of the disappearance of the human rights defender Mr. Gao Zhisheng from his home, which was reported by a member of his family on 13 August 2017. Mr. Gao Zhisheng has been kept under close surveillance by authorities of Yulin City, Shaanxi Province following his release from detention on 8 August 2014.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
13 Oct 2017 |
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Information received concerning the alleged extra-judicial killings, excessive use of force, and enforced disappearances of ethnic Bakonzo people of the Rwenzururu kingdom, including children, by the Ugandan military and police officers during joint operations in Kasese, western Uganda, on 26 and 27 November 2016, as well as concerning obstacles in the investigation of the events.Alleged victims: - More details... |
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Informations reçues concernant les mesures de réparation ordonnées par la Cour d'appel de N'Djamena pour les violations des droits humains commises sous le régime répressif de l’Etat tchadien entre 1982 et 1990, ainsi que les peines de travaux forcés, dictées par la Cour.Alleged victims: 7000 More details... | |
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Information received concerning imminent executions of 17 individuals convicted of protest-related charges and on the basis of trials that did not meet fair trial and due process guarantees, including allegations of confessions obtained under torture, as well as allegations of human rights violations in relation to several other death penalty cases at various stages of proceedings before the Specialized Criminal Court and Criminal Court in Saudi Arabia.Alleged victims: 104 More details... |
13 Dec 2017 |
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Information received concerning the alleged acts of threats and intimidation against Mr. Adil Ghaffar, a lawyer and human rights defender who has actively engaged with the UN Human Rights mechanisms, including the Special Procedures.Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the Nepal Act on the Commission on Investigation of Disappeared Persons, Truth and Reconciliation 2071, adopted on 25 April 2014 (henceforth “TRC Act”); the lack of significant progress in the work of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) and Commission on the Investigation of Enforced Disappearance (CIEDP); and the need to enhance participation and to better guarantee the protection of victims and witnesses.Alleged victims: 3 More details... |
31 Jul 2017 (Ack.) |
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Información recibida en relación a alegaciones sobre el uso de tecnologías de vigilancia por parte de agencias gubernamentales contra miembros del Grupo Interdisciplinario de Expertos Independientes de la Comsión Interamericana de Derechos Humanos (GIEI), defensores de derechos humanos, entre ellos integrantes del Centro de Derechos Humanos Miguel Agustín Pro Juárez (Centro Prodh), periodistas y otros miembros de la sociedad civil en México, así como en relación al discurso del Presidente de México solicitando investigaciones contra quienes han señalado al Gobierno mexicano como autor de dichos actos.Alleged victims: 11 More details... |
23 Nov 2017 |
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Información recibida en relación al veredicto de la Junta de Honor del Ejército de Guatemala, en el que recomendó la cancelación de despachos militares y la baja del Ejército del Coronel de Infantería Edgar Rolando Rubio Castañeda, tras la publicación del libro “Desde el Cuartel; Otra Visión de Guatemala”. Asimismo, quisiéramos referirnos a las alegaciones de intimidaciones y amenazas contra el Coronel Rubio Castañeda y su familia en relación con esta publicación.Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Information received concerning a persisting trend of extrajudicial executions by Kenyan police and other security agencies.Alleged victims: 489 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the arrest and detention of Dr. Hanane Baderraddine Abdalhafez Othman, reportedly in connection with her activities as a human rights defender and as an act of reprisals for her cooperation with the United Nations Working Group on Enforced and Involuntary Disappearances Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
30 Oct 2017 |
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Information received concerning the death sentences imposed on Messrs. Basem Mohsen Elkhorieby (also written Bassem Mohsen), Khaled Askar, Mahmoud Mamhouh Wahba, Ibrahim Yahia Azab, Abd Elrahman Attia and Ahmed al-Waleed al-Shal (also written Ahmed El Waleed El Shal) following trials that did not meet fair trial and due process guarantees.Alleged victims: 6 More details... |
23 Aug 2017 |
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Información recibida en relación con la decisión de la Corte Suprema de Justicia de la Nación Argentina (CSJN) relativa a la aplicación de la ley 24.390 (llamada ley 2x1) en casos de crímenes de lesa humanidad y la adopción de la ley 27.362, que establece que disposiciones de la ley 24.390 no son aplicable en casos de delitos de lesa humanidad, genocidio o crímenes de guerra.Alleged victims: - More details... |
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Information received regarding the threats of additional prison terms and relocation to remote detention of Ms. Maryam Akbari Monfared, imprisoned since December 2009, allegedly to keep her from writing open letters about the fate and whereabouts of several thousand political prisoners extrajudicially executed in the summer of 1988. In addition, information has been received about the desecration of mass grave sites in Ahvaz and Mashhad that contains the remains of at least 184 people and 170 people, respectively, who were extra-judicially executed during the summer of 1988.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
11 Aug 2017 11 Sep 2017 |
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Información recibida en relación con el asesinato de una defensora de derechos humanos , madre de una joven desaparecida y representante de una communidad del estado de Tamaulipas.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
17 Jan 2018 10 Sep 2018 |
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Información recibida en relación con las amenazas de muerte contra los señores Pablo Chargoñia y Louis Joinet, así como otras once personas involucradas en la promoción de los derechos humanos y la lucha contra la impunidad en Uruguay. Alleged victims: 15 More details... |
27 Jun 2017 03 Jul 2017 (Ack.) |
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Informations et des allégations très inquiétantes reçues concernant des graves atteintes aux droits de l’homme, y compris contre des enfants, attribuées à des militaires des Forces armées de la République démocratique du Congo (FARDC) et d’autres acteurs étatiques, ainsi qu’à des membres de milices de Kamuina Nsapu.Alleged victims: 143 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the abduction, detention, torture and ill-treatment of Dr. Ahmed Shawky Abdelsattar Mohamed Amasha (احمد شوقي عبد الستار محمد عماشه), reportedly in retaliation for his activities as a human rights defender, which included documenting cases of enforced disappearances for the Special Procedures of the Human Rights Council of the United Nations.Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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In this connection, we would like to bring to the attention of your Government information we have received concerning the White Paper on the report of the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into the clashes between the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) and the Nigerian Army (NA) in Zaria, Kaduna State, between Saturday 12 and Monday 14 December 2015, issued on 5 December 2016 (hereafter “The White Paper”), and in particular some findings and recommendations by the Commission.Alleged victims: 2 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the impending forced repatriation of 31 individuals from the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, who are currently under the custody of Chinese authorities in different prisons throughout the country. Alleged victims: 31 More details... |
18 May 2017 |
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Information received concerning alleged human rights violations committed in the context of security operations in the Omerli, Nusaybin and Artuklu districts of Mardin province in southeast Turkey, including raids on and destruction of houses, surveillance of residents, deprivation of access to food, safe drinking water and sanitation, and health services, arbitrary arrests and detentions, acts of torture and ill-treatment, enforced disappearances, and killings.Alleged victims: 38 More details... |
06 Jun 2017 |
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Information received concerning the arrest of Mr. Ehsan Mazandarani, a journalist, Ms. Hengameh Shahidi, a senior member of the Etemad Melli (National Trust) political party, Ms. Tahereh Riahi, the social affairs editor of the State-funded Borna News Agency, Ms. Zeinab Karimian, a producer for the state-run “Salam Khorshid” (Hello Sun) television show and former reporter for the official Islamic Republic News Agency, Ms. Mehrnaz Haghighi, medical doctor and social activist, Mr. XX, a seventeen-year-old ethnic Arab environmentalist, Mr. Morad Saghafi, director of Goftego magazine and researcher, and Saleh Deldam, a film director and producer.Alleged victims: 20 More details... |
26 Jul 2017 29 Aug 2017 |
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Allégations reçues concernant la détention arbitraire, depuis le 27 février 2017, du défenseur des droits de l’homme M. Rafik Belamrania par les autorités algériennes.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
29 May 2017 |
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Information received concerning the arrest, secret detention, and risk of enforced disappearance of Mr. Ahmed Mansoor, a prominent human rights defender and blogger in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
25 Apr 2017 |
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Information received concerning alleged acts of intimidation and reprisals against a human rights defender and against members of the non-governmental organization “Pupil Salvation Forum”. Alleged victims: 3 More details... | |
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Information received concerning allegations of the arbitrary arrest, short-term disappearance and prolonged incommunicado detention of four human rights defenders and lawyers; of their subjection to torture and other cruel, inhumane or degrading treatment in detention, in particular during Residential Surveillance at Designated Location (RSDL); and that the charges against them might be related to their activities as human rights defenders.Alleged victims: 4 More details... |
18 Apr 2017 |
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Información recibida en relación con los ataques y el hostigamiento contra una defensora de derechos humanos en El Salvador.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
22 May 2017 |
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Información recibida en relación con el actual debate legislativo referente a la creación de la Unidad para la Búsqueda de Personas dadas por Desaparecidas en el contexto y en razón del conflicto armado, contemplada dentro del Sistema Integral de Verdad, Justicia, Reparación y No Repetición, del proceso de paz en Colombia.Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Promulgación por parte de la Asamblea Legislativa Plurinominal de Bolivia, de la Ley No. 897 que crea una Comisión de la Verdad “para esclarecer los asesinatos, desapariciones forzadas, torturas, detenciones arbitrarias y violencia sexual, entendidas como violaciones graves de derechos humanos, fundados en motivos políticos e ideológicos, acontecidos en Bolivia del 4 de noviembre de 1964 al 10 de octubre de 1982”.Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Information received concerning the European Commission’s proposal to review the EU Action Plan on Return, which may have implications of returns of migrants to Libya intercepted at sea, in possible violation of the principle of non-refoulement.Alleged victims: - More details... |
10 Apr 2017 |
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Information received concerning the partnership framework under discussion between your Excellency’s Government, the Government of Italy and the European Union, as well as widespread human rights violations, including the detention, unlawful killings, abductions, hostage-taking, forced labour, trafficking, enforced disappearances and torture of migrants. Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Information received concerning the possible return of migrants, under the partnership framework under discussion between your Excellency’s Government and the Government of the State of Libya, in violation of the principle of non-refoulement.Alleged victims: - More details... |
21 Feb 2017 |
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Informations reçues concernant des allégations relatives aux mesures de suspension provisoires et de radiation de la liste des ONG autorisées à travailler au Burundi de plusieurs organisations de la société civile burundaise, en particulier, la radiation définitive de la Ligue burundaise des droits de l’homme, ITEKA, organisation membre de la FIDH. Nous souhaiterions par là même attirer l’attention de votre Gouvernement sur les allégations de menaces de mort et d’actes de disparition forcée de plusieurs défenseurs des droits de l’homme.Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the alleged detention and enforced disappearnce of two South Sudanese nationals.Alleged victims: 2 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the alleged detention and enforced disappearnce of two South Sudanese Nationals, Mr. Dong Samuel Luak and Mr. Aggrey Idri Ezibon respectievely on 23 and 24 January 2017 in Nairobi, Kenya. Both individuals are members of the Sudan Peoples’ Liberation Movement/Army-In Opposition (SPLM/A-IO). It is further alleged that they might be at imminent risk of deportation from Kenya to South Sudan. Alleged victims: 2 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the prosecution of Ms. Raheleh Rahemipor, the sister of Mr. Hossein Rahemipor, whose case is under review by the Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances. Ms. Rahemipor was the subject of previous communications by Special Procedures mandate holders on 5 August 2016 (UA IRN 23/2016) and on 22 November 2016 (UA IRN 29/2016).Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Information received regarding Mr. Ali Moezzi who was reportedly ending a two-year prison sentence in hall 12 of ward 4 of the high security Gohardasht prison of Karaj in western Teheran when, on 4 January, he was taken to unknown location and has not been seen by his family since then.Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the alleged disappearances of four human rights activists, who went missing between 4 and 7 January 2016.Alleged victims: 4 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the disappearance of Mr. Jiang Tianyong, a prominent human rights lawyer who was the subject of the previous communication (UA CHN 13/2016), and the compulsory criminal measures allegedly imposed on him, which appear to be related to his longstanding human rights work and which carry serious consequences on his right to a fair trial.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
20 Jan 2017 |
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Information received concerning allegations of the enforced disappearances of human rights defenders, Mr. Hafiz Idris, following his arrest in Khartoum by the National Intelligence and Security Service of Sudan on 24 November 2016, and Mr. Ibrahim Adam Mudawi, following his arrest in Khartoum on 7 December 2016.Alleged victims: 2 More details... | |
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Information received concerning allegations of arbitrary arrest and enforced disappearance of 24 Sudanese political activists and opponents by the Sudanese National Intelligence Service (NISS) between 4 and 27 November 2016.Alleged victims: 43 More details... |
29 Dec 2016 |
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Information received concerning the “Policy and Legal Framework of the proposed Counter Terrorism Act of Sri Lanka”, insofar as its compatibility with international norms and standards on human rights, particularly as set forth in the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, is concerned.Alleged victims: - More details... |
05 Dec 2016 (Ack.) |
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Information received concerning Mr. Jiang Tianyong, a renowned human rights lawyer who has been allegedly disappeared by the authorities due to his human rights work and partly in reprisal of his meeting with the Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights in August 2016.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
20 Jan 2017 |
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Information received concerning the continued harassment of Ms. Raheleh Rahemipor, the sister of Mr. Hossein Rahemipor, whose case is under review by the Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances. Ms. Rahemipour was the subject of a previous communication by Special Procedures mandate holders on 5 August 2016 (UA IRN 23/2016). Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Information received concerning allegations of arbitrary arrest and enforced disappearance of ten Sudanese doctors by the Sudanese National Intelligence Service (NISS) between 30 October and 6 November.Alleged victims: 10 More details... |
23 Nov 2016 |
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Informations reçues concernant des allégations d’arrestation et de détention arbitraires survenues à la suite d’un rassemblement pacifique des membres des familles de disparus, qui limiteraient de ce fait les droits à la liberté d’expression et à la liberté de réunion pacifique, ainsi que de l’usage excessif de la force dans le cadre de cette manifestation.Alleged victims: 25 More details... |
06 Mar 2017 |
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Informations reçues concernant les allégations d’intimidation et de représailles à l’encontre de M. Carlos Martín Beristain, Mme Gloria Guzmán et de Mme Arantza Chacón, commises par les forces de sécurité marocaines, empêchant leur entrée dans le pays. Alleged victims: 3 More details... |
19 Jan 2017 |
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Information received concerning the abduction of lawyer Ahmad Bin Quasem, which seems to be directly related to his work as part of the legal defence team that represented Mr. Mir Quasem Ali before the International Crimes Tribunal.Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Información recibida en relación con presuntas amenazas y agresiones contra familiares de una víctima de desaparición forzada y su esposa, ambos dirigentes y abogados de la organización de derechos humanos “Desaparecidos Justicia” que apoya a familiares de desaparecidos en el Estado de Querétaro, México; así como las amenazas dirigidas a los integrantes del Centro de Derechos Humanos Miguel Agustín Pro Juárez A.C. (Centro Prodh).Alleged victims: 2 More details... | |
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Information received concerning allegations of arbitrary arrest, detention, intimidation and a travel ban against Mr. Khurram Parvez.Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the repression of protests in Ethiopia that has been ongoing since November 2015, especially in the Oromia and Amhara regions.Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Información recibida en relación con los ataques y hostigamiento contra la Sra. Laura Figueroa y el Sr. César Sivo, defensores de derechos humanos involucrados en la busca de la verdad y la justicia por crímenes de lesa humanidad perpetrados durante la dictadura militar.Alleged victims: 2 More details... |
28 Nov 2016 |
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Information received concerning allegations of arbitrary arrest, detention, intimidation and travel ban issued against Mr. Khurram Parvez in alleged reprisal for cooperating with the United Nations human rights mechanisms. Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
30 Sep 2016 |
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Information received concerning the alleged killing of at least 500 people, and the injury, detention and enforced disappearance of thousands of individuals in the context of protests organized in Ethiopia, particularly in the Oromia and Amhara regions, since November 2015. Alleged victims: 2607 More details... | |
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Information received concerning arbitrary and incommunicado detention, torture and ill-treatment, and denial of fundamental rights of detainees in the aftermath of the failed coup attempt of 15 July 2016. Alleged victims: - More details... |
22 Aug 2016 01 Dec 2016 |
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Información recibida en relación con alegaciones de intervención de comunicaciones privadas y la deslegitimización de personas defensoras de derechos humanos. Alleged victims: 4 More details... |
08 Nov 2016 |
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Information received regarding alleged ill-treatment, torture and execution of civilians by security forces during operations against the Mozambique National Resistance (RENAMO) and the unearthing of a suspected mass grave near Gorongossa, where the bodies of 100-120 children, men and women might rest, as well as attacks reportedly conducted by RENAMO against civilians.Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Information received concerning alleged acts of threats and intimidation against Ms. X, the sister of Mr. Y, whose case is under review by the Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances.Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Observations from Special Procedures on the ratification of the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance (25 March 2016), the Prevention of Terrorism Act No 48 of L979 (PTA), and the bill providing for the establishment of the Office on Missing Persons (OMP).Alleged victims: - More details... |
04 Aug 2016 (Ack.) |
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Information received concerning the alleged disappearance, torture and extra-judicial executions of a human rights lawyer, Mr. Willie Kimani, as well as Mr. Josephat Mwenda and Mr. Joseph Muiruri. Alleged victims: 3 More details... | |
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Información recibida en relación con el presunto asesinato del señor José Jesús Jiménez Gaona y el atentado en contra de la señora Francisca Vázquez Mendoza; así como acerca de los actos de intimidación y hostigamiento en contra de personas defensoras de derechos humanos y pertenecientes al Comité de Familiares de Detenidos Desaparecidos “Hasta Encontrarlos”.Alleged victims: 4 More details... |
14 Oct 2016 |
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Information received concerning allegations of arbitrary arrest, detention and disappearence of human rights defenders, Mr. Somphone Phimmasone, Mr. Soukane Chaithad, and Ms. Lodkham Thammavong.Alleged victims: 3 More details... | |
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Information received concerning the killing of environmental human rights defender Mr. Payao Panroj; the disappearance of land rights defender Mr. Den Kamlae; the attempted killing of another land rights defender, Mr. Supoj Kansong; and the threats made against a group of environmental human rights defenders from Pichit Province, for their human rights work and exercise of their rights to freedom of expression and freedom of association. Alleged victims: 10 More details... | |
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Information received concerning a key witness in a case of enforced disappearances in Sri Lanka, who is currently being court-martialed by the Sri Lanka Navy. Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Informations reçues concernant des allégations de disparitions forcées, d’arrestations et de détentions arbitraires, de traitements cruels, inhumains et dégradants et de violation des droits à la liberté de réunion pacifique et la liberté d’expression commises par les forces de sécurité et de défense tchadiennes.Alleged victims: 5 More details... | |
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Allegations of excessive use of force by Police Intervention Unit officers, as well as disappearances, torture and ill-treatment, in at least one case resulting in death, by National Intelligence agents against peaceful protesters. According to the information received, on 14 April 2016, during a peaceful anti-government demonstration at the Westfield junction, in Serrekunda, the Gambia, Mr. Solo Sandeng, a senior figure and the National Organizing Secretary of the United Democratic Party, Gambia’s main opposition party, together with other protesters, including other senior members of the United Democratic Party, were subjected to excessive use of force as well as arbitrary arrest and detention by Police Intervention Unit officers, in an effort of the latter to disperse the crowd. The total number of arrested people, their whereabouts and their health conditions remain unknown. Mr. Sandeng, who led the demonstrations, is said to have died in police custody as a result of torture by National Intelligence agents. On 16 April, in response to the rumours of Mr. Sandeng’s death, another demonstration was held demanding justice. It is reported that at least 50 persons were arrested during the two demonstrations. During interrogations, National Intelligence agents allegedly inflicted injuries on several protesters; including rape of female members of the United Democratic Party. After the latter demonstration, members of Mr. Sandeng’s family have reportedly been subjected to threats and intimidation and fled the country.Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Allegations of acts of intimidation and reprisals, in the form of arbitrary arrest and ill-treatment, against two human rights defenders for their work and cooperation with the United Nations in the field of human rights. According to the information received, on 6 March 2016, Mr. Imad Amara and Mr. Faisal Al Tamimi were on their way to meet with families of disappeared persons as part of their work for the Al Wissam Humanitarian Assembly, a human rights organization that documents cases of enforced disappearances and submits them to the United Nations human rights mechanisms, when their car was stopped at the checkpoint close to the Bab Al Moatham Square in Baghdad by Iraqi military forces. The military forces searched their car and informed both men that an arrest warrant had been issued against them. They were subsequently handcuffed, blindfolded and taken to an unknown location where they were severely beaten, insulted and threatened, while being interrogated about their work. Mr. Amara and Mr. Al Tamimi were released two hours later. Alleged victims: 2 More details... | |
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Presunta desaparición y asesinato de 28 trabajadores en las minas de Oro de Tumeremo, Estado de Bolívar, Venezuela. Según la información recibida, el 4 de marzo de 2016, 28 personas habrían desaparecido después de haber sido agredidas por un grupo criminal ubicado en la zona, presuntamente liderado por una persona ubicada con el alias “el Topo”, quien presuntamente mantiene el control de la extracción de oro en la región en colaboración con las autoridades. Se alega, asimismo, que familiares de las víctimas habrían organizado protestas con el fin de exigir la actuación de las autoridades, pero dichas manifestaciones habrían sido interrumpidas mediante el uso de la fuerza y una creciente presencia militar en la zona. Finalmente, se alega que los medios de comunicación y periodistas habrían enfrentado obstáculos en la cobertura de estos hechos, así como acoso por parte de agentes encargados de hacer cumplir la ley en Tumeremo.Alleged victims: - More details... |
04 Jul 2016 |
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Comunicación relativa al desarrollo de tres procesos judiciales sobre violaciones manifiestas de las normas internacionales de derechos humanos y violaciones graves del derecho internacional humanitario, ocurridas durante el período del conflicto armado interno en Guatemala. Según las informaciones recibidas, procedimientos judiciales habrían iniciado en tres causas conocidas por los nombres de CREOMPAZ; Molina Theissen; y Sepur Zarco. Dieciocho militares en situación de retiro habrían sido objeto de órdenes de captura y habrían sido acusados de varios delitos incluyendo delitos de lesa humanidad, masacres, desaparición forzada, incluso en el caso de un niño, Marco Antonio Molina Theissen, así como la esclavitud sexual y laboral de mujeres q’eqchíes que vivían en la comunidad de Sepur Zarco, donde estaba ubicada una base militar durante la época del conflicto armado interno. En el contexto de estos procesos judiciales, se reportan un creciente número de mensajes y actos intimidatorios, incluyendo de grupos ligados a los militares acusados, que buscarían desacreditar y presionar a las víctimas y a quienes les apoyan en este proceso. Esta comunicación se refiere a comunicaciones anteriores enviadas el 22 de diciembre de 2014, ver A/HRC/29/50, caso no. GTM 8/2014; 18 de agosto de 2014, ver A/HRC/28/85, caso no. GTM 5/2014; el 2 de mayo 2014, ver A/HRC/27/72, caso no. GTM 4/2014; el 30 de octubre 2013, ver A/HRC/25/74, caso no. GTM 9/2013; el 17 de mayo 2013, ver A/HRC/24/21, caso, no. GTM 5/2013; y el 15 de marzo 2013, ver A/HRC/24/21, caso no. GTM 2/2013.Alleged victims: - More details... |
06 Apr 2016 24 May 2016 |
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Allegations of violent repression of peaceful protests. According to the information received, since mid-November 2015, several peaceful demonstrations have been organized by students throughout the Oromia region of Ethiopia to protest against the “Addis Ababa Integrated Development Master Plan” which aims at expanding Addis Ababa’s municipal boundaries. The police and military have allegedly violently repressed several peaceful demonstrations by firing live ammunition at protesters resulting in the deaths of at least 75 of persons. On 15 December 2015, Ethiopian State intelligence services issued a statement claiming that Oromo protesters had a “direct connection with forces that have taken mission from foreign terrorist groups” and labelling them as “terrorists”, which permits the authorities to enforce the Anti-Terrorism Proclamation 652/2009. Concerns relative to the application of this law have been mentioned in several previous communications since its implementation in 2009, especially in those sent on 05 October 2011, see A/HRC/19/44, case no. ETH 4/2011; 19 December 2011, see A/HRC/20/30, case no. ETH 7/2011; 16 March 2012, see A/HRC/21/49, case no. ETH 1/2012; 31 July 2012, see A/HRC/22/67, ETH 4/2012; 15 April 2014, see A/HRC/27/72, case no. ETH 2/2014; 11 July 2014, see A/HRC/28/85, case no. ETH 6/2014; 27 February 2015, see A/HRC/29/50, case no. ETH 1/2015; 26 February 2015, see A/HRC/29/50, case no. ETH 2/2015; and 21 October 2015, see A/HRC/31/79, case no. ETH 4/2015.Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Alleged shortcomings of the “draft law on determining the facts on the position of newborn infants suspected to have disappeared in maternity hospitals in the Republic of Serbia” to adequately secure the establishment of a mechanism aimed at providing individual redress to all parents of infants who have disappeared from maternity wards in Serbia. According to the information received, on 26 March 2013 the European Court of Human Rights found Serbia in violation of the European Convention on Human Rights in the lead case of Zorica Jovanovic v. Serbia, and held that Serbia “must […], take all appropriate measures, preferably by means of a lex specialis […] to secure the establishment of a mechanism aimed at providing individual redress to all parents in a situation such as, or sufficiently similar to, the applicant’s”. In July 2015, a draft law was reportedly circulated to a number of concerned civil society organizations by the Ministry of Justice of Serbia, yet a number of concerns have been raised regarding the content of the draft legislation, as well as the process by which it was drafted.Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Allégations de violations du droit à la vie. Selon les informations reçues, entre le 15 novembre 2013 et le 15 février 2014, dans le cadre de l’Opération Likofi menées à Kinshasa, la Police nationale congolaise (PNC) serait responsable de graves violations des droits de l’homme y compris des exécutions sommaires et extrajudiciaires, et des disparitions forcées. Au moins 41 personnes- notamment des jeunes soupçonnés d’appartenir à des bandes armées - ont été exécutées ou sont portées disparues suite à leur arrestation sans mandat. Mise à part la condamnation par le Tribunal militaire de Garnisson du directeur de la Police de Masina à10 ans de travaux forcés aucun progrès significatif n’a été enregistré dans le cadre des enquêtes sur ces allégations. En janvier 2015, la police aurait sévèrement réprimé les manifestations organisées contre une réforme de la loi électorale congolaise. Des opposants politiques et des défenseurs des droits de l’homme ont été réprimés et arrêtés, en négation flagrante de leur liberté d’expression et de réunion. Des exécutions sommaires et extrajudiciaires ont été également rapportées. Le 19 mars 2015, un charnier qui pourrait contenir les corps des victimes des récents évènements a été découvert à Maluku (Kinshasa).Alleged victims: - More details... |
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Alleged prosecution of teachers and teachers’ organizations in the Islamic Republic of Iran. According to the information received, Mr. Esmail Abdi, General Secretary of the Iranian Teachers’ Trade Association (ITTA), was arrested in June 2015 and is currently being held in Evin Prison in Tehran on unknown charges. The whereabouts of Mr. Ramin Zandnia, a well-known and active ITTA member, and Ms. Pravin Mohammadi, a human rights activist, are unknown since their arrest on 15 October 2015 by Revolutionary guards. Mr. Rasoul Bodahi, a member of ITTA, is currently serving a three year prison sentence handed down to him while he was already serving a prison sentence after he had been arrested in September 2009. Mr. Abdholreza Ghanbari, a literature professor and unionist, was arrested on 4 January 2010 and sentenced to 15 years in prison; he remains imprisoned and in poor health. Mr. Ali Akbar Baghani, the Deputy Director of the ITTA, was sentenced to 5 years in prison and has been detained since his arrest in May 2015. Mr. Mohammad Reza Niknejad and Mr. Mehdi Bohlooli, both ITTA activists, were released on a high bail after their arrest on 31 August 2015; their trial is pending. Alleged victims: 7 More details... | |
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Alleged demolition of 37 Christian Catholic and Protestant churches, removal of over 500 churches in Zhejiang Province and enforced disappearance of a Pastor for protesting against the planned demolition of a church. According to the information received, since October 2013, the Zheijang provincial Government systematically removed and destroyed Christian symbols and places of worship in an attempt to reduce the visibility of the Christian religion. Pastor Huang Yizi was arrested and sentenced to one year imprisonment for publicly opposing the demolition of a church in Wenzhou, Zheijang´s biggest city. It is reported that he was repeatedly tortured while in custody. He was released on 1 August 2015 after serving his sentence, but arrested again on 12 September 2015. Authorities acknowledged the arrest but have kept him incommunicado and concealed his fate and whereabouts.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
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Alleged incompatibility of a number of provisions of the Protection of Pakistan Act with international human rights standards. According to the information received, relevant provisions in the Protection of Pakistan Act (PPA) provide security forces involved in the fight against terrorism in Pakistan, including the Army, Frontier Corps, Police and Rangers, with the authority to make arrests without warrants, order preventive detention without adequate safeguards, including in some cases secret detention, and retroactively apply the law to legitimize illegal detentions. The PPA also grants immunity to law enforcement officers who might be responsible for serious human rights violations such as arbitrary detention and enforced disappearance. Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Alleged continued refusal to renew the passport of a human rights lawyer since 2004 in an attempt to restrict his work in relation to investigations of enforced disappearances. According to the information received, Mr. Parvez Imroz has been denied the renewal of his passport since 2004. His most recent application for the renewal of his travel documents is currently pending with the Government. On 8 August 2015, he was provided assurances by the Inspector General of the Criminal Investigation Department of Jammu and Kashmir that his current application would be successful. However, his passport remains to be renewed. Mr. Imroz has been the subject of five previous communications, sent on 17 January 2012, see A/HRC/20/30, case no. IND 23/2011; 20 November 2008, case no. IND 31/2008; 8 July 2008, case no. IND 18/2008; 14 September 2006, case no. IND 29/2006; 1 May 2006, case no. IND 16/2006. Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
05 Sep 2016 |
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Alleged acts of harassment and intimidation against human rights defenders, relatives of victims of enforced disappearances and a group of non-governmental organizations. According to information received, an NGO event was to take place on 30 August 2015, on the occasion of the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances. It is reported that less than 24 hours before the event was scheduled, it was suddenly cancelled by the National Press Club, which was set to be the venue for the event, and that several police officers were deployed and remained on the premises throughout the day with no explanation for their presence. It is also reported that families of the disappeared who were scheduled to speak during the event received threatening phone calls. Concern is expressed that these acts are part of a wider effort to silence the voices of those speaking out against enforced disappearances, and to maintain a climate of impunity for such crimes. One of the organizations involved, Odhikar, and its members, have been the subject of several previous communications sent by several special procedures, most recently on 12 August 2015, see above, case no. BGD 5/2015.Alleged victims: - More details... |
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Allégations d’exécutions sommaires et extrajudiciaires, de disparitions forcées et de torture. Selon les informations reçues, en décembre 2013, des soldats, originaires de la République du Congo de la Mission internationale de soutien à la Centrafrique (MISCA,) auraient torturé mortellement deux éléments de la milice anti-balaka dans la région de Bossangoa. Les tortionnaires auraient versé du plastique fondu et brûlant sur le corps de leurs victimes, les mutilant jusqu’à ce que mort s’en suive. En mars 2014, dans le village de Boali, suite à une embuscade contre une patrouille des soldats congolais de ladite mission ayant entraîné la mort de l’un d’entre eux et ayant blessé quatre autres, ils auraient procédé à l’arrestation, puis auraient sommairement exécuté plus de dix personnes. D’autres seraient portés disparus. De graves préoccupations sont exprimées quant aux allégations de torture et d’exécutions sommaires commises par des soldats originaires de la République du Congo contre des miliciens anti-balaka et leurs proches. Ce cas a fait l’objet de trois autres communications adressées respectivement au Gouvernement de la République du Congo, numéro cas COG 1/2015; au Gouvernement de la République Centrafricaine, numéro cas CAF 1/2015; ainsi qu’au Département de maintien de la paix de l’Organisation des Nations Unies, numéro cas OTH 6/2015. Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Allégations d’exécutions sommaires et extrajudiciaires, de disparitions forcées et de torture. Selon les informations reçues, en décembre 2013, des soldats, originaires de la République du Congo de la Mission internationale de soutien à la Centrafrique (MISCA) auraient torturé mortellement deux éléments de la milice anti-balaka dans la région de Bossangoa. Les tortionnaires auraient versé du plastique fondu et brûlant sur le corps de leurs victimes, les mutilant jusqu’à ce que mort s’en suive. En mars 2014, dans le village de Boali, suite à une embuscade contre une patrouille des soldats congolais de ladite mission ayant entraîné la mort de l’un d’entre eux et ayant blessé quatre autres, ils auraient procédé à l’arrestation, puis auraient sommairement exécuté plus de dix personnes. D’autres seraient portés disparus. De graves préoccupations sont exprimées quant aux allégations de torture et d’exécutions sommaires commises par des soldats originaires de la République de Congo contre des miliciens anti-balaka et leurs proches. Ce cas a fait l’objet de trois autres communications adressées respectivement au Gouvernement de la République du Congo, numéro cas COG 1/2015; au Gouvernement de la République Centrafricaine, numéro cas CAF 1/2015; ainsi qu’à l’Union Africaine, numéro cas OTH 5/2015.Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Allégations d’exécutions sommaires et extrajudiciaires, de disparitions forcées et de torture. Selon les informations reçues, en décembre 2013, des soldats, originaires de la République du Congo de la Mission internationale de soutien à la Centrafrique (MISCA) auraient torturé mortellement deux éléments de la milice anti-balaka dans la région de Bossangoa. Les tortionnaires auraient versé du plastique fondu et brûlant sur le corps de leurs victimes, les mutilant jusqu’à ce que mort s’en suive. En mars 2014, dans le village de Boali, suite à une embuscade contre une patrouille des soldats congolais de ladite mission ayant entraîné la mort de l’un d’entre eux et ayant blessé quatre autres, ils auraient procédé à l’arrestation, puis auraient sommairement exécuté plus de dix personnes. D’autres seraient portés disparus. De graves préoccupations sont exprimées quant aux allégations de torture et d’exécutions sommaires commises par des soldats originaires de la République du Congo contre des miliciens anti-balaka et leurs proches. Ce cas a fait l’objet de trois autres communications adressées respectivement au Gouvernement de la République Centrafricaine, numéro cas CAF 1/2015; à l’Union Africaine, numéro cas OTH 5/2015; ainsi qu’au Département de maintien de la paix de l’Organisation des Nations Unies, numéro cas OTH 6/2015. Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Allégations d’exécutions sommaires et extrajudiciaires, de disparitions forcées et de torture. Selon les informations reçues, en décembre 2013, des soldats, originaires de la République du Congo, de la Mission internationale de soutien à la Centrafrique (MISCA), auraient torturé mortellement deux éléments de la milice anti-balaka dans la région de Bossangoa. Les tortionnaires auraient versé du plastique fondu et brûlant sur le corps de leurs victimes, les mutilant jusqu’à ce que mort s’en suive. En mars 2014, dans le village de Boali, suite à une embuscade contre une patrouille des soldats congolais de ladite mission ayant entraîné la mort de l’un d’entre eux et ayant blessé quatre autres, ils auraient procédé à l’arrestation, puis auraient sommairement exécuté plus de dix personnes. D’autres seraient portés disparus. De graves préoccupations sont exprimées quant aux allégations de torture et d’exécutions sommaires commises par des soldats originaires de la République du Congo contre des miliciens anti-balaka et leurs proches. Ce cas a fait l’objet de trois autres communications adressées respectivement au Gouvernement de la République du Congo, numéro cas COG 1/2015; à l’Union Africaine, numéro cas OTH 5/2015; ainsi qu’au Département de maintien de la paix de l’Organisation des Nations Unies, numéro cas OTH 6/2015. Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Allegations of enforced disappearance of a social worker and investigative journalist in retaliation for her work on enforced disappearances in Pakistan. According to the information received, the social worker had in particular been working on the reported disappearance of Mr. Hamid Nehal Ahmed Ansari and been supporting Mr. Ansari’s family since his disappearance. She was due to give evidence on Mr. Ansari’s case on 24 August 2015, at the Joint Intelligence Team hearing. On 19 August 2015, the social worker was allegedly abducted from a bus stop near her usual place of residence in Lahore and taken away in a car to an unknown location. It is believed that the abduction of the social worker was intended to prevent her from attending the hearing. Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Alleged enforced disappearance of a Russian national in Ukraine after being released from detention. According to the information received, on 6 March 2015, the Ovidiopol District Court of Odessa region passed a sentence which found Mr. X guilty of “trespass against the territorial integrity and inviolability of Ukraine”. The court also decided to exempt Mr. X from punishment under the regime of probation. After being released from custody, Mr. X was allegedly invited by convoy officers to receive his personal belongings. Mr. X was reportedly approached by several individuals, allegedly belonging to the Security Service of the Odessa Region in Ukraine, who used violence to place him into a minibus and drove off. It is reported that no messages or phone calls have been received from Mr. X since then. His fate and whereabouts remain unknown to date.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
06 Oct 2015 |
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Presuntas alegaciones de detención arbitraria de 12 personas procesadas en relación al “caso Ayotzinapa”, en México, y alegaciones de tortura y malos tratos en su contra. Según la información recibida, la Sra. Verónica Bahena Cruz y los Sres. Santiago Manzón Cedillo, Héctor Aguilar Ávalos, Alejandro Lara García, Edgar Magdaleno Navarro Cruz y Jesús Parra Arroyo, policías de los municipios de Iguala y Cocula, Estado de Guerrero, así como los Sres. Marco Antonio Ríos Berber, Raúl Núñez Salgado, Agustín García Reyes, Jonathan Osorio Cortez, Patricio Reyes Landa y Carlos Canto Salgado, habrían sido detenidos, torturados y procesados en relación al caso de la desaparición forzada de 43 estudiantes y la ejecución de otras seis personas en Iguala, Estado de Guerrero, entre el 26 y el 27 de septiembre de 2014. Cuatro de las 12 personas procesadas han sido mencionadas por el ex Procurador General de la República como testigos claves en el esclarecimiento de los hechos sucedidos en Iguala. Tanto el caso de la desaparición forzada de los 43 estudiantes y la ejecución de las otras seis personas, como otros casos relativos a violaciones derivadas de estos sucesos, han sido objeto de comunicaciones previas por parte de los Procedimiento Especiales, con fecha de 3 de octubre de 2014, véase A/HRC/28/85, caso no. MEX 21/2014; 16 de diciembre de 2014, véase A/HRC/29/50, caso no. MEX 26/2014; y 25 de febrero de 2015, véase A/HRC/29/50, caso no. MEX 1/2015.Alleged victims: 13 More details... |
28 Oct 2015 |
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Alleged arbitrary arrest, detention, torture and temporary enforced disappearance of an Iraqi intelligence agent of the federal police in Mosul. According to the information received, on 20 November 2014, Mr. Mohammed Abbas Kadhim al Sudani was arrested at his home in Baghdad by 15 members of the Special Weapons and Tactic force, a force belonging to the Iraqi Special Forces and headed by the Iraqi Counter-Terrorism Service, and detained incommunicado for about six months at the Al Muthanna airport detention centre, where he was allegedly subjected to torture and ill-treatment. His family was unaware of his fate and whereabouts until 4 May 2015, when the authorities informed them of his transfer to Taji Prison. It is alleged that his arrest and detention is directly related to the fact that he had been searching for his brother, Mr. Mustafa al Sudani, whose fate and whereabouts are unknown since 9 June 2014. Mr. Mohammed al Sudani did not have access to a lawyer, was not informed of the charges against him and has not yet been presented before a judge. He remains in detention awaiting his trial.Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Presuntas amenazas y agresiones contra testigos en dos casos de desaparición forzada y una abogada, miembro de una organización de derechos humanos. Según la información recibida, el 17 de mayo, el Sr. Luis Carlos Ramírez, habría sido agredido por dos hombres cuando se dirigía a su trabajo en Bogotá. El 21 de mayo, la Sra. Jacqueline Ramírez, habría recibido una llamada telefónica amenazadora. Previamente, su abogada y miembro de la organización de derechos humanos Fundación Nydia Erika Bautista, la Sra. Andrea Torres Bautista, habría sido amenazada de manera similar. Anteriormente, miembros de la Fundación Nydia Erika Bautista fueron objeto de comunicaciones enviadas el 24 de septiembre y el 21 de octubre de 2014, ver A/HRC/28/85, casos COL 8/2014 y COL 9/2014Alleged victims: 3 More details... |
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Alleged adoption by the Parliament of Ukraine of a resolution requesting derogation from certain rights protected by the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms. According to the information received, the resolution, entitled “On the Approval of the Notification of Ukraine about the Derogation from Certain Obligations Determined by the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights”, mentions derogations of State obligations in relation to the rights to liberty and security, fair trial, effective remedy, respect for private and family life, and freedom of movement, including the right to choose one’s residence. The derogation would reportedly significantly lower the level of human rights protection in certain districts of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions.Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Alleged arbitrary detention and torture of an Italian citizen of Moroccan origin in the context of the secret detention, rendition and torture programme operated by the United States’ Central Intelligence Agency after 11 September 2001. According to the information received, between March 2002 and April 2011, Mr. Abou Elkassim Britel was secretly detained in Pakistan and Morocco, with the alleged complicity of Italian authorities, as well as alleged involvement, in the form of logistical support to the rendition programme, of Portuguese authorities. During this period, Mr. Britel was subjected to torture and ill-treatment, without access, or with obstructions to access, to his family or lawyers, and was not presented before a court within a reasonable time. Mr. Britel was pardoned and released on 14 April 2011. To date, no investigation has reportedly been initiated into the alleged events and no reparation or adequate psychological and medical rehabilitation has been provided to him and/or his family members. Communications with the same contents are also being addressed to the Governments of Italy, Morocco, Pakistan and Portugal.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
03 Aug 2015 |
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Alleged arbitrary detention and torture of an Italian citizen of Moroccan origin in the context of the secret detention, rendition and torture programme operated by the United States’ Central Intelligence Agency after 11 September 2001. According to the information received, between March 2002 and April 2011, Mr. Abou Elkassim Britel was secretly detained in Pakistan and Morocco, with the alleged complicity of Italian authorities, as well as alleged involvement, in the form of logistical support to the rendition programme, of Portuguese authorities. During this period, Mr. Britel was subjected to torture and ill-treatment, without access, or with obstructions to access, to his family or lawyers, and was not presented before a court within a reasonable time. Mr. Britel was pardoned and released on 14 April 2011. To date, no investigation has reportedly been initiated into the alleged events and no reparation or adequate psychological and medical rehabilitation has been provided to him and/or his family members. Communications with the same contents are also being addressed to the Governments of Italy, Morocco, Pakistan and the United States of America.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
05 Aug 2015 |
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Alleged arbitrary detention and torture of an Italian citizen of Moroccan origin in the context of the secret detention, rendition and torture programme operated by the United States’ Central Intelligence Agency after 11 September 2001. According to the information received, between March 2002 and April 2011, Mr. Abou Elkassim Britel was secretly detained in Pakistan and Morocco, with the alleged complicity of Italian authorities, as well as alleged involvement, in the form of logistical support to the rendition programme, of Portuguese authorities. During this period, Mr. Britel was subjected to torture and ill-treatment, without access, or with obstructions to access, to his family or lawyers, and was not presented before a court within a reasonable time. Mr. Britel was pardoned and released on 14 April 2011. To date, no investigation has reportedly been initiated into the alleged events and no reparation or adequate psychological and medical rehabilitation has been provided to him and/or his family members. Communications with the same contents are also being addressed to the Governments of Italy, Morocco, Portugal and the United States of America.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
09 Jun 2015 |
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Allégations de torture d’un citoyen italien d’origine marocaine, dans le cadre du programme de détention secrète, transfert et torture mis en place par la Central Intelligence Agency des États-Unis après le 11 septembre 2001. Selon les informations reçues, M. Abou Elkassim Britel aurait été maintenu en détention secrète au Pakistan et au Maroc, avec la complicité présumée des autorités italiennes, ainsi que la complicité du Portugal, sous la forme de soutien logistique au programme de transfert, entre mars 2002 et avril 2011. Au cours de cette période, M. Britel a été soumis à de la torture et à des mauvais traitements, sans accès ou avec des obstructions à l’accès, à sa famille ou à des avocats, et n’a pas été présenté devant un tribunal dans un délai raisonnable. À ce jour, il semble qu’aucune enquête n’ait été ouverte en ce qui concerne les faits allégués et aucune réparation ou réhabilitation psychologique au médicale adéquate ne semble avoir été apportée à M. Britel et/ou aux membres de sa famille. Des communications avec le même contenu sont également adressées aux Gouvernements de l’Italie, des États-Unis, du Pakistan et du Portugal.Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Alleged arbitrary detention and torture of an Italian citizen of Moroccan origin in the context of the secret detention, rendition and torture programme operated by the United States’ Central Intelligence Agency after 11 September 2001. According to the information received, between March 2002 and April 2011, Mr. Abou Elkassim Britel was secretly detained in Pakistan and Morocco, with the alleged complicity of the Italian authorities, as well as alleged involvement, in the form of logistical support to the rendition programme, of Portuguese authorities. During this period, Mr. Britel was subjected to torture and ill-treatment, without access, or with obstructions to access, to his family or lawyers, and was not presented before a court within a reasonable time. Mr. Britel was pardoned and released on 14 April 2011. To date, no investigation has reportedly been initiated into the alleged events and no reparation or adequate psychological and medical rehabilitation has been provided to him and/or his family members. Communications with the same contents are also being addressed to the Governments of Morocco, Pakistan, Portugal and the United States of America.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
05 Aug 2015 |
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Alleged imminent execution of two juvenile offenders after trials that did not meet due process and fair trial guarantees. According to the information received, on 18 March 2015, Mr. Saman Naseem, whose death sentence was upheld by the Supreme Court in December 2013 and who was scheduled for execution on 19 February 2015, was transferred from Oroumieh prison to an unknown location. In March 2015, the authorities informed Mr. Naseem’s lawyer that his execution had not been carried out. In 2009, in another case, Mr. Hamid Ahmadi was reportedly sentenced to death. However, the Supreme Court overturned his sentence and sent the case back to the Appeals Court for re-trial. In March 2010, the Appeals Court in Gilan Province re-sentenced Mr. Ahmadi to death, a decision which was upheld by the Supreme Court in November 2010. Mr. Ahmadi’s application for judicial review is currently pending before the Supreme Court. Mr. Naseem was the subject of two previous communications dated 14 October 2014, see A/HRC/28/85, case no. IRN 23/2014, and 12 February 2015, see A/HRC/29/50, case no. IRN 3/2015.Alleged victims: 2 More details... |
04 Mar 2016 |
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Presuntos actos intimidatorios y de hostigamiento contra una integrante del MOVICE (sección Barrancabermeja) y del Colectivo 16 de mayo. Según la información recibida, la Sra. Rocío Campos Pérez sufriría continuo hostigamiento y amenazas de muerte en contra de su persona debido a su trabajo con diferentes grupos poblacionales. Anteriormente, la Sra. Rocío Campos Pérez fue objeto de una comunicación enviada el 2 de agosto de 2013, ver A/HRC/25/74, caso COL 8/2013.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
19 Oct 2015 |
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Presuntos actos intimidatorios y de hostigamiento contra familiares de víctimas de desaparición forzada. Según la información recibida, desde la desaparición de los Sres. Oscar Oswaldo Leiva Mejía, Francisco Javier Hernández Gómez y José Fernando Choto Choto el 18 de febrero de 2014, en Armenia, Sonsonate, El Salvador, sus familiares habrían sido víctimas de diversos hechos intimidatorios, particularmente en sus viviendas. El Sr. José Amílcar Choto Pleitéz, agente de la Policía Civil Nacional y padre del Sr. José Fernando Choto Choto, sería víctima constante de acosos laborales desde la desaparición de su hijo.Alleged victims: 14 More details... |
31 Jul 2015 |
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Alegaciones sobre presuntos actos intimidatorios contra organizaciones integrantes de la Red Nacional en Defensa de los Derechos Humanos (RENDDH). Según la información recibida, desde el 2 de febrero de 2015, día en que iniciaron las actividades en la ciudad de Oaxaca para dar a conocer la “Gira Nacional: Desaparición Forzada en México, Caso Gabriel Alberto Cruz Sánchez y Edmundo Reyes Amaya”, los integrantes de organizaciones defensoras de derechos humanos, se habrían percatado de la presencia y seguimiento físico de personas vestidas de civil que vigilarían sus actividades. Asimismo, habrían sido víctimas de amenazas y hostigamientos durante la Gira Nacional. Estos hechos de intimidación y hostigamiento buscarían limitar las acciones de denuncia iniciadas durante la “Gira Nacional”.Alleged victims: 3 More details... | |
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Allégations selon lesquelles les enquêtes de l’Instance équité et réconciliation (IER) et du Conseil consultatif des droits de l’homme (CCDH) ne seraient pas adéquates. Selon les informations reçues, le rapport du CCDH se contente de reconnaître le décès des personnes disparues sans fournir de preuves concrètes. De plus, il est allégué que, concernant des allégations de disparitions forcées, l’IER et le CCDH n’auraient fourni que des informations vagues et invérifiables qui ne répondraient pas aux attentes des familles des disparus. Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Alleged death of three men involved in an attempted coup d’état in the Gambia and alleged arrests, abductions and illegal detentions following that event. According to the information received, three men reportedly involved in the organization of the 30 December 2014 attempted coup d’état in the Gambia were killed during the Government’s attempt to resist the coup. Photographs of the deceased raise questions about the circumstances that led to their deaths. Following the coup, at least thirty persons, including family members of alleged plotters and a child, were arrested. Their whereabouts have not been confirmed officially but reports indicate that they are being held in incommunicado detention in unofficial places of detention, and that several of them have been subject to acts of torture. Reportedly, around ten individuals have been released.Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Alegaciones relativas a la decisión del Consejo de Ministros de rechazar las solicitudes de extradición de varios ciudadanos españoles, presentadas por autoridades judiciales argentinas, con relación a una serie de delitos que incluirían violaciones graves de los derechos humanos y crímenes de lesa humanidad cometidos durante el franquismo. Según la información recibida, el 13 de marzo de 2015, el Consejo de Ministros habría tomado la decisión de rechazar dicha solicitud de extradición, sin iniciar procedimientos judiciales a nivel nacional para investigar y sancionar a los responsables de violaciones graves de los derechos humanos, incluyendo tortura, ejecuciones sumarias y desapariciones, cometidas durante el régimen franquista. Esta decisión negaría los derechos de las víctimas y sus familiares a la justicia y a la verdad. Se expresa grave preocupación por los argumentos esgrimidos por el Gobierno, los cuales ignorarían las normas y estándares internacionales de los derechos humanos, así como las recomendaciones formuladas por varios mecanismos internacionales de derechos humanos. Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Presuntos actos de detención arbitraria, tortura y restricción del derecho a la defensa de un hombre que, según la Procuraduría General de la República, habría estado involucrado en la desaparición y la supuesta ejecución de 43 estudiantes. Según la información recibida, el Sr. Sidronio Casarrubias Salgado habría sido detenido con violencia el día 15 de octubre de 2014, en Toluca, Estado de México, por la Policía Federal Ministerial. El Sr. Casarrubias Salgado habría sido torturado durante varios días, con el objeto de que firmara una declaración ministerial fabricada. El Juzgado II de Distrito con sede en Toluca, habría comunicado al Ministerio Público los supuestos actos de tortura en agravio del Sr. Casarrubias Salgado el día 23 de octubre de 2014, con el fin de que se llevara a cabo una investigación por parte de la Procuraduría General de la República. Se expresa preocupación por las alegaciones de tortura con el presunto objetivo de extraer confesiones, entre otros.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
29 Apr 2015 |
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Alleged arbitrary arrest, incommunicado detention and enforced disappearance of three women, which may be related to their activities on the internet in defence of their brother in prison after an unfair trial. According to the information received, on 15 February 2015, Ms. Asma Khalifa al-Suwaidi, Ms. Meriem Khalifa al-Suwaidi and Ms. AlYazyeh Khalifa al-Suwaidi, who are sisters, went to the State Security premises in Abu Dhabi, the first in the morning and the two others in the afternoon, after they had been summoned. The three sisters have not been seen since and their family is allegedly unaware of their fate or whereabouts. The sisters had been active online, defending their brother Dr. Issa Khalifa al-Suwaidi who was sentenced to 10 years in prison after an alleged unfair trial often referred to as the “UAE 94 trial”. Serious concern is expressed regarding the fate and whereabouts of the three sisters, as well as about their physical and psychological integrity. Dr. Issa Khalifa al-Suwaidi was the subject of two previous communications sent on 7 November 2012, see A/HRC/22/67, case no. ARE 7/2012, and 16 April 2013, see A/HRC/24/21, case no. ARE 1/2013, as well as an Opinion of the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention, sent on 9 September 2013, see A/HRC/WGAD/2013/60.Alleged victims: 4 More details... |
03 Mar 2015 |
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Alleged arbitrary arrest, incommunicado detention and disappearance of several human rights defenders. According to the information received, several human rights defenders, including Mr. Xia Lin, Ms. Su Changlan and Ms. Kou Yanding, were arrested between October and November 2014 either due to their human rights work, or on charges of “illegal business activity” and “inciting subversion”. Some of them are allegedly detained at Beijing No.1 Detention Centre, whilst the whereabouts of the other individuals are unknown. Reportedly, none of them has been permitted access to a lawyer. Alleged victims: 12 More details... |
30 Mar 2015 |
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Allegations of continuing construction work on the site of a newly discovered mass grave and the effects that this may have on an effective criminal and forensic investigation, and the right to truth and justice. According to the information received, on 25 December 2014, eight human skulls and skeletal remains were found in the compound of the former Tombisana High School in Imphal Town, Manipur, during the excavation works for a new complex on the school site. In the past, the school was reportedly used by police forces engaged in counter-insurgency operations against organizations fighting for Manipur’s political self-determination. Human rights organizations reported cases of enforced disappearances in Manipur between 1980 and 2011. Although the remains have allegedly been handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation, the Manipur High Court reportedly failed to issue the requested interim order that would halt the excavation works at the site.Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Alleged threats, intimidation and harassment of two human rights defenders in retaliation for their work on enforced disappearances, truth and justice. According to the information received, Mr. Brito Fernando and Mr. Prasanga Fernando, both working for The Families of the Disappeared, a Sri Lankan non-governmental organization, have been the victims of harassment and intimidation since October 2014. During that month, on the day of the annual memorial celebration for the disappeared, posters defaming Mr. Brito Fernando were made public and stones thrown at his house. In the evening of 4 January 2015, Mr. Brito Fernando and Mr. Prasanga Fernando each allegedly found a bag containing the head of a dog hanging on their gates when they arrived to their homes. On 7 January 2015, both men reportedly received death threats over the telephone from unidentified callers believed to be connected to Sri Lankan security authorities. Serious concern is expressed about the threats to the life, personal security, psychological and physical integrity of Messrs. Brito Fernando and Prasanga Fernando.Alleged victims: 2 More details... | |
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Alegaciones relativas al presunto inminente cierre del laboratorio de la Asociación para la Recuperación de la Memoria Histórica (ARMH) en el Campus Ponferrada de la Universidad de León. Según las informaciones recibidas, el laboratorio de la ARMH, cedido por la Universidad de León, donde se llevan a cabo exhumaciones de restos de víctimas encontradas en fosas de la Guerra Civil y la represión franquista, cesaría sus actividades en debido a la falta de financiación.Alleged victims: - More details... |
04 Aug 2015 |
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Allegations of an arson attack on the premises of a human rights organization, and intimidation and harassment of human rights lawyers. According to the information received, on 13 December 2014, in Grozny, the office of the Joint Mobile Group (JMG) - a human rights organization that investigates grave human rights abuses, including abductions, enforced disappearances and torture, in the Chechen Republic - was largely destroyed by a fire in what appears to have been an arson attack. On 14 December 2014, human rights lawyers and JMG staff members Mr. Sergei Babinets and Mr. Dmitry Dimitriev arrived at the JMG office and called the police who, upon arrival, failed to inspect the incident and arrested the two men without a warrant. These events appear to have been triggered by a public request from Mr. Igor Kalyapin, the president of JMG, to probe the legality of declarations of the Head of the Chechen Republic, after which Mr. Kalyapin was publicly accused of supporting terrorism. Mr. Kalyapin was the subject of two previous communications sent on 29 February 2012, see A/HRC/20/30 case RUS 1/2012, and 31 March 2014, see A/HRC/27/72 case RUS 4/2014.Alleged victims: 3 More details... |
13 Feb 2015 |
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Alegaciones sobre la posible aplicación de una amnistía por los delitos de genocidio y crímenes de lesa humanidad, retrasos en el proceso judicial y alegaciones relativas a la falta de garantías de imparcialidad e independencia en la selección de magistrados de la Corte Suprema y salas de apelaciones. Según las informaciones recibidas, los retrasos debidos a la anulación de una fase del debate del juicio por genocidio y crímenes de lesa humanidad contra el ex Jefe de Estado Sr. Efraín Ríos Montt; la posible re-victimización de los testigos y víctimas si tuvieran que volver a dar testimonio; la posible aplicación de una amnistía a delitos que constituirían violaciones graves de los derechos humanos, crímenes de lesa humanidad y genocidio; así como la falta de garantías para la imparcialidad e independencia de la justicia señaladas en el proceso de selección de magistrados de la Corte Suprema y salas de apelaciones, vulnerarían el derecho a la verdad y el acceso a la justicia para las víctimas y familiares de violaciones graves de los derechos humanos cometidas en Guatemala durante el conflicto armado interno. Esta comunicación se refiere a comunicaciones anteriores enviadas el 18 de agosto de 2014, ver A/HRC/28/85, caso no. GTM 5/2014; el 2 de mayo 2014, ver A/HRC/27/72, caso no. GTM 4/2014; el 30 de octubre 2013, ver A/HRC/25/74, caso no. GTM 9/2013; el 17 de mayo 2013, ver A/HRC/24/21, caso, no. GTM 5/2013; y el 15 de marzo 2013, ver A/HRC/24/21, caso no. GTM 2/2013.Alleged victims: - More details... |
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Alleged arbitrary arrest and detention, disappearance and risk of refoulement of a Libyan national from Turkey to Libya. According to the information received, on 13 November 2014, Mr. X, a Libyan national, was arrested in Yalova, Turkey, by Turkish authorities and transferred to a detention centre for irregular migrants in Kocaeli province, Turkey. Since his arrest, the fate and whereabouts of Mr. X remain unknown. It is alleged that Mr. X is at imminent risk of being extradited from Turkey to Libya where he would be at risk of torture. Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
07 Apr 2015 |
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Alleged arbitrary arrest and detention, and enforced disappearance of an Omani human rights defender as an act of reprisal for his cooperation with the Special Rapporteur on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association. According to the information received, on 10 December 2014, officers of the Oman Royal Police and the Internal Security Forces arrested Mr. Said Ali Said Jadad, an Omani citizen and human rights defender, at his house in Salalah. His family has since been denied the right to visit him and is unaware of his fate and whereabouts. On 10 September 2014, Mr. Jadad had met with the Special Rapporteur during his visit to Oman. After this meeting, Mr. Jadad reportedly became the subject of increased surveillance by Omani security and intelligence services. Allegations of acts of reprisal against Mr. Jadad for his cooperation with the Special Rapporteur during his country visit to Oman in September 2014, was the subject of a previous communication sent on 11 November 2014, see A/HRC/28/85, case no. OMN 3/2014. A similar communication concerning allegations of acts of intimidation and reprisals in relation to the Special Rapporteur’s visit to Oman was sent on 26 September 2014, see A/HRC/28/85, case no. OMN 2/2014.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
20 Feb 2015 |
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Presuntos actos de deslegitimación y estigmatización por parte de autoridades del Estado mexicano, contra organizaciones de derechos humanos del Estado de Guerrero, que participan en la investigación de los hechos ocurridos en Iguala el 26 y 27 de septiembre de 2014. Según la información recibida, en una publicación de un informe de inteligencia federal, se habría vinculado con grupos armados a algunas organizaciones de derechos humanos que trabajan con familiares de los estudiantes de Ayotzinapa desaparecidos en Iguala. Asimismo, algunas de esas organizaciones habrían sido señaladas como responsables de diversos hechos violentos durante manifestaciones llevadas a cabo en el Estado de Guerrero, como consecuencia de los acontecimientos de septiembre de 2014 en Iguala. Alleged victims: 2 More details... |
30 Mar 2015 |
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Alleged intimidation, harassment and abduction of a woman following her actions and inquiries to determine the fate and whereabouts of her disappeared husband. According to the information received, Ms. Rankothge Mauri Inoka Kumari Jayasena has been the victim of intimidation and harassment since the disappearance of her husband, Mr. Madushka Haris De Silva, in 2013, as a consequence of her actions and inquiries into his fate and whereabouts. On 1 November 2014, Ms. Kumari Jayasena was reportedly abducted by a group of unidentified individuals who ordered her, at gunpoint, to stop searching for her disappeared husband. She was released later in the day and since then, is believed to have become the subject of constant surveillance in her home town of Anuradhapura, North Central Province. Prior to her abduction, Ms. Kumari Jayasena had received a number of threats, including death threats. However, the police failed to thoroughly investigate all reported incidents.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
12 Dec 2014 |
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Alleged arbitrary arrest and incommunicado detention of a human rights defender and a political activist. According to the information received, on 3 December 2014, Dr. Amin Mekki Medani, the President of Sudan’s Confederation of Civil Society Organisations, and Mr. Farouk Abu Eissa, the Chairman of National Consensus Forces, co-signed the “Sudan Call: A Political Declaration on the Establishment of a State of Citizenship and Democracy”. On 6 December 2014, both men were arrested at their homes by seven men in plain clothes who are believed to be members of Sudan’s National and Intelligence Security Service (NISS). Both men have high blood pressure and are diabetic, for which they take regular medications. Dr. Medani also suffers from heart problems. However, they were not able to bring their medication with them during their arrests. Both men are currently in incommunicado detention and their families and lawyers have not been able to see them.Alleged victims: 2 More details... | |
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Alleged arbitrary arrest and disappearance of a civilian by the pro-Kyiv territorial defence battalion Aidar. According to the information received, on 21 July 2014, Mr. Aleksander Minchenok, a 31-year-old civilian from Lisichansk, was arrested by the pro-Kyiv territorial defence battalion Aidar on the road from Lisichansk, a town in Luhansk region, to Kharkiv. His fate and whereabouts have been unknown since the disappearance and serious concern is expressed about his psychological and physical integrity.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
13 Feb 2015 |
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Alleged arbitrary arrest and incommunicado detention of two Syrian human rights defenders in reprisal for their cooperation with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. According to the information received, Mr. Jdea Abdullah Nawfal and Mr. Omar Al-Shaar were arbitrarily arrested and detained on 31 October 2014 at the Lebanese-Syrian border crossing, upon their return from taking part in a workshop organized by OHCHR’s Regional Office for the Middle East. They were held at the Syrian immigration post for approximately eight hours until they were transferred to the office of the Syrian security intelligence agency in the area of Mazzeh, Rif Dimashq. Since then, they have been detained incommunicado at an unknown location. Grave concern is expressed that the alleged arbitrary arrest, detention and enforced disappearance of Mr. Nawfal and Mr. Al-Shaar are acts of reprisals for their cooperation with OHCHR. Serious concern is also expressed about their physical and psychological integrity, due to their incommunicado detention without access to a lawyer or medical care. Further concern is expressed that their arrest and detention might only be a first step towards more severe sanctions for their legitimate activities in the defence of human rights. Alleged victims: 2 More details... | |
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Presuntos actos intimidatorios contra un miembro de COMVERDAD (Comisión de la Verdad para la Investigación de las Violaciones a los Derechos Humanos durante la Guerra Sucia de los Años Sesenta y Setentas del Estado de Guerrero) y su familia. Según la información recibida, el 10 de noviembre de 2014, a las 4.40 am, el Sr. Nicomedes Fuentes García, habría escuchado el ruido de arranque de una de las camionetas que utilizó la COMVERDAD, y que estaba estacionada frente a su casa. El Sr. Fuentes García se habría asomado a la ventana y habría alcanzado a ver la caja de la camioneta pick up que se alejaba. El 27 de mayo de 2014, el Grupo de Trabajo sobre las Desapariciones Forzadas e Involuntarias envió una alegación general al Gobierno de México respecto a las dificultades que enfrentaría COMVERDAD en el desempeño de labores y el acceso a la información, y que sus miembros habrían sido víctimas de hostigamiento. Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Alleged arbitrary and incommunicado detention, and disappearance of a human rights defender. According to the information received, on 1 October 2014, Ms. Liu Xizhen, a human rights defender, was detained by the police in Beijing after going to Beijing to attend a protest. On 2 October 2014, she reportedly communicated through a phone call that she had been abducted by Xinyu City officials and taken back to Xinyu City, Jiangxi Province. She is allegedly being detained in an unofficial detention centre and her fate and whereabouts are unknown. Prior to the arrest and disappearance on 2 October 2014, Ms Liu Xizhen had been arrested and detained on several occasions in connection with her peaceful work in defence of human rights.Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Presuntas amenazas y calumnias en contra de la Directora de la Fundación Nydia Erika Bautista. Según la información recibida, el 8 y 9 de septiembre de 2014, la Sra. Yanette Bautista Bautista habría recibido tres correos electrónicos con contenidos amenazantes contra su vida. Además, el 17 de septiembre de 2014, el Senador y ex – Presidente de la República Álvaro Uribe la habría acusado de guerrillera. Las amenazas de muerte contra 87 defensores y defensoras de los derechos humanos en Colombia, fue objeto de una comunicación anterior enviada el 24 de septiembre de 2014, ver arriba, caso no. COL 8/2014.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
14 Nov 2014 |
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Alleged arbitrary arrest, incommunicado detention and enforced disappearance of two Qatari nationals. According to the information received, on 27 June 2014, Mr. Yousef Abdu al-Ghani Ali al-Mullah and Mr. Hamed Ali Mohamed al-Hamaadi were arrested by police officers from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), while they were crossing the border by car to enter the UAE at the Ghuwaifat point of entry. It is alleged that since their arrest, their families have received no information about their fate or whereabouts. Serious concern is expressed regarding Mr. al-Mullah and Mr. al-Hamaadi’s fate and whereabouts, as well as their physical and psychological integrity.Alleged victims: 2 More details... |
04 Nov 2014 |
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Alleged abduction of a journalist after the publication of his article on death threats received by journalists reporting on gang violence. According to the information received, on 4 August 2014, Mr. Ahmed Rilwan Abdulla, a journalist working for Minivan News, published an article on death threats received by 15 journalists who reported on gang violence. On 8 August 2014, at approximately 2 a.m., a man fitting Mr. Abdulla’s description was allegedly seen by eyewitnesses being threatened with a knife and forced into a vehicle outside of his apartment. Mr. Abdulla’s family filed a missing person’s complaint to the Maldives Police Service on 12 August 2014. On 15 August 2014, Mr. Abdulla’s family received calls from an unlisted number, warning them to stop their search for Mr. Abdulla. Mr. Abdulla’s fate and whereabouts remain unknown. Grave concern is expressed that Mr. Abdulla may have been abducted due to his peaceful and legitimate activities reporting on human rights issues.Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Alegación sobre casos de ejecución extrajudicial y desaparición forzada masiva de estudiantes de la Escuela Normal Rural “Raúl Isidro Burgos” en Iguala, Estado De Guerrero, México. El día 26 de septiembre de 2014 a las 21:00 hs., aproximadamente 80 estudiantes de la Escuela Normal Rural “Raúl Isidro Burgos” se dirigían a la ciudad de Chilpancingo desde la ciudad de Iguala, a bordo de tres autobuses de la empresa Costa Line que habían tomado minutos antes después de llevar a cabo actividades de colecta de recursos para su escuela. Al salir de la central de autobuses, varias patrullas habrían intentado cerrar el paso a los autobuses, y empezaron a disparar de manera intermitente sin dar advertencia alguna. Asimismo, desde esa noche, se desconoce el paradero de 43 estudiantes, incluyendo alrededor de 25 presuntas víctimas de desaparición forzada a manos de la policía municipal.Alleged victims: 8 More details... |
11 Nov 2014 |
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Allégations des exécutions sommaires ou extra-judiciaires. Selon les informations reçues, depuis juillet 2014, environs 40 cadavres auraient été découverts flottant sur le lac Rweru, aussi bien que dans la rivière Kagera venant du Rwanda. A ce jour, aucune enquête indépendante et impartiale afin de déterminer l’identité des victimes, d’établir les faits qui ont causé la mort de ces personnes et de poursuivre les responsables présumés n’aurait été mené.Alleged victims: - More details... |
16 Oct 2014 |
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Allégations des exécutions sommaires ou extra-judiciaires. Selon les informations reçues, depuis juillet 2014, environs 40 cadavres auraient été découverts flottant sur le lac Rweru, aussi bien que dans la rivière Kagera venant du Rwanda. A ce jour, aucune enquête indépendante et impartiale afin de déterminer l’identité des victimes, d’établir les faits qui ont causé la mort de ces personnes et de poursuivre les responsables présumés n’aurait été mené.Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Allegations of ill-treatment, harassment and reprisals against a human rights defender for cooperating with the United Nations, its mechanisms and representatives in the field of human rights. According to the information received, on 12 September 2014, prior to his visit to Geneva to meet with members of the Working Group on enforced or involuntary disappearances, Mr. Babar Anis Syed, who works on the issue of enforced disappearance on behalf of Urdu speaking people in Pakistan, was arrested by Pakistani ranger personnel without an arrest warrant. He was taken to the premises of the Sachal Rangers Office, where he was reportedly ill-treated, beaten and interrogated about his planned visit to Geneva while being blindfolded. At midnight on the same day, his family was called to collect Mr. Syed from the Sachal Rangers Office after being fingerprinted. It is reported that while Mr. Syed was detained some of his documents prepared for his visit to Geneva were taken from his home. Concern is raised that the ill-treatment, harassment and threats appear to be acts of reprisal against Mr. Syed for his work on the issue of enforced disappearance and for his engagement with the United Nations, its mechanisms and representatives in the field of human rights, namely the Working Group on enforced or involuntary disappearances. Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Alleged ban to enter India issued against the Secretary-General of the Asian Federation Against Involuntary Disappearances (AFAD) as a result of her work on enforced disappearances in Kashmir. According to the information received, on 17 August 2014, Ms. Mary Aileen Diez Bacalso, Secretary-General of AFAD, was refused entry into India upon arrival at Mumbai airport, and sent back to Manila the same day. Prior to this incident, Ms. Diez Bacalso had visited India in 2003, 2006 and 2009, during which visits she travelled to Kashmir to meet with families of disappeared persons and held meetings with a member organization of AFAD, which works on the subject of unmarked and mass graves in Kashmir. Ms. Diez Bacalso has also published reports on cases of enforced disappearances in Kashmir and campaigned for India’s ratification of the Convention on the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance. Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Alleged dispersal of, and acts of intimidation against, a group of individuals gathered to discuss cases of disappearance in Sri Lanka, and possible collusion between the assailants and the police. According to the information received, on 4 August 2014, family members of disappeared persons, religious clergy, members of civil society and the international community, gathered at the Center for Society & Religion to listen to the experiences of families of disappeared persons from Northern Sri Lanka. The closed-door meeting was reportedly disrupted by a mob of approximately 40 individuals, who exhibited hostility towards the families, shouting derogatory remarks at the participants. The police reportedly arrived immediately after the mob had stormed the premises, but failed to stop the assailants. Prior to the meeting, families of the disappeared had reportedly received phone calls and visits from the police’s Criminal Investigation Division (CID), requesting information about the meeting, including the identity of the organizers. Alleged victims: - More details... |
18 Aug 2014 |
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Presuntos actos de intimidación y amenazas contra familiares del Sr. Héctor Rangel Ortiz, desaparecido en Querétaro el 10 de noviembre de 2009. Según la información recibida, el día 26 de julio de 2014, la Sra. Brenda Rangel Ortiz, hermana del Sr. Rangel Ortiz, habría informado a funcionarios del Estado de Querétaro que se llevaría a cabo una manifestación al día siguiente. Asimismo, antes de la manifestación, tres neumáticos de su coche habrían sido pinchados. Se presume que el recorte de los neumáticos habría sido un acto de intimidación para disuadir al grupo de realizar la manifestación. Durante la manifestación, personas vinculadas al Sr. Rangel Ortiz habrían sido amenazadas por autoridades gubernamentales. La misma habría concluido sin mayores incidentes.Alleged victims: 2 More details... |
11 Nov 2014 |
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Alleged secret detention, risk of torture, infringement of due process and fair trial guarantees of two men. According to the information received, Mr. Mourad Ben Ayed and Mr. Taha Aissaoui, two French-Tunisian citizens, were arrested at different airports in Yemen on 8 and 9 May respectively. On 9 May 2014, both men were questioned by the Yemeni authorities concerning their alleged political convictions and affiliation with terrorist groups. Mr. Ben Ayed and Mr. Aissaoui have reportedly not been brought before a judge, the lawyer appointed by their families has not been permitted to contact them and their families have not been allowed to visit or call them. The authorities have refused to provide any information on the fate and whereabouts of Mr. Ben Ayed and Mr. Aissaoui on the ground that they are officially still in custody.Alleged victims: 2 More details... | |
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Allégations de disparitions forcées en République centrafricaine. Selon les informations reçues, 11 personnes de République centrafricaine auraient été arrêtées en République Centrafricaine par des troupes de maintien de la paix de l’Union Africaine, qui appartiendraient à un contingent fourni par la République du Congo agissant dans le cadre de la Mission Internationale de soutien à la Centrafrique (MISCA). Selon les informations reçues, les troupes chargées du maintien de la paix auraient arrêté 11 personnes après que des membres de la milice anti-balaka auraient tué un soldat congolais de la MISCA et blessé quatre autres. Il est également allégué que certains des individus détenus auraient été tués. Depuis leurs arrestations, il n’y aurait plus aucune nouvelle concernant ces individus, bien que des personnes associées aux victimes aient demandé des renseignements sur leur sort à la base de la MISCA et dans les postes de police de la région.Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Allégations de disparitions forcées en République centrafricaine. Selon les informations reçues, 11 personnes de République centrafricaine auraient été arrêtées en République Centrafricaine par des troupes de maintien de la paix de l’Union Africaine, qui appartiendraient à un contingent fourni par la République du Congo agissant dans le cadre de la Mission Internationale de soutien à la Centrafrique (MISCA). Selon les informations reçues, les troupes chargées du maintien de la paix auraient arrêté 11 personnes après que des membres de la milice anti-balaka auraient tué un soldat congolais de la MISCA et blessé quatre autres. Il est également allégué que certains des individus détenus auraient été tués. Depuis leurs arrestations, il n’y aurait plus aucune nouvelle concernant ces individus, bien que des personnes associées aux victimes aient demandé des renseignements sur leur sort à la base de la MISCA et dans les postes de police de la région.Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Alleged incompatibility of the recently adopted Nepal Act on the Commission on Investigation of Disappeared Persons, Truth and Reconciliation, 2071 (2014), with international obligations. According to the information received, the Act, adopted on 25 April 2014, is incompatible with international obligations in the areas of 1) the competence of the Commission to recommend amnesties for perpetrators, including for gross violations of human rights and serious violations of international humanitarian law, 2) the competence of the Commission to initiate reconciliation processes in the absence of a request by the victim or the offender, and 3) the selection procedures for Commission members.Alleged victims: - More details... |
12 Dec 2014 |
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Alleged arrest, detention and enforced disappearance of a doctoral student and journalist. According to the information received, on 16 June 2014, Mr. Alexander Sodiqov was arrested in Khorog, Tajikistan. It is reported that on the day of his arrest, police officers searched his home in Dushanbe and confiscated his IT equipment without presenting a warrant. Reportedly, Mr. Sodiqov has been accused by Tajikistan’s State Committee for National Security of spying and carrying out subversive activities, despite evidence suggesting that the relevant meetings and conduct of Mr. Sodiqov all pertained to his academic research. Mr. Sodiqov’s fate and whereabouts remain unknown. His family has not had access to a lawyer. Serious concerns are expressed about the physical and mental integrity of Mr. Sodiqov and that his arrest, incommunicado detention and enforced disappearance may be due to his human rights work and legitimate and peaceful exercise of his rights to freedom of expression, opinion and association.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
21 Jul 2014 |
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Presuntos actos de intimidación, represalias y agresiones contra integrantes del Comité de Familiares de Detenidos Desaparecidos en Honduras (COFADEH). Según la información recibida, COFADEH habría sido objeto de varios tipos de vigilancia desde el mes de febrero de 2014, por vehículos estacionados frente a sus oficinas. Dicha vigilancia se habría incrementado entre abril y mayo, tras la presentación por parte de la organización de informes sobre la situación de derechos humanos en Honduras a parlamentarios españoles y en eventos en Canadá y Europa, incluida la cooperación con un mecanismo de derechos humanos de la Unión Europea. Además, el 5 de junio de 2014, una colaboradora de COFADEH habría sido secuestrada temporalmente y maltratada. Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Alleged arrest and arbitrary detention of Eritrea’s Ambassador to Nigeria. According to the information received, on 29 April 2014, security personnel in plain clothes arrested H.E. Mohamed Ali Omaro in Asmara and took him to an unknown location, where he is being detained incommunicado. He has been denied family visits and access to a lawyer and doctor despite his serious heart condition and urgent need for regular medication and medical care. It is reported that H.E. Omaro has not been formally charged and has not been brought before a judge. The reasons for his arrest and detention are unknown but it is believed that his detention is politically motivated.Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Alleged acts of reprisal in the form of ill-treatment of six human rights defenders and other detainees in Evin prison. According to the information received, on 17 April 2014, Messrs’ Behrouzi, Ebrahimzadeh, Kabudvand, Matinpour, Ronaghi-Maleki and Soltani, along with other detainees, were beaten in Ward 350 of Evin prison by prison guards and transferred to solitary confinement. Mr. Soltani was returned to his cell on 19 April 2014. Messrs’ Behrouzi, Ebrahimzadeh, Matinpour and Ronaghi-Maleki were returned to Ward 350 on 1 May 2014. Mr. Kabudvand was kept at the Evin prison clinic from 20 April until he was returned to his cell on 5 May 2014. Mr. Ebrahimzadeh was summoned to the Prosecutor’s Office on 3 May 2014 and his current whereabouts are unknown. Grave concern is expressed that the ill-treatment of the detainees in Evin prison might constitute reprisals due to the engagement of some of them with the United Nations and its human rights mechanisms. Messrs’ Behrouzi, Kabudvand, Matinpour, Ronaghi-Maleki and Soltani have been the subject of several previous communications, two of which were most recently sent on 11 September 2013, see A/HRC/26/74, case no. IRN 15/2013 and on 17 April 2014, see A/HRC/27/72, case no. IRN 7/2014.Alleged victims: 6 More details... | |
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Allegations of the suspension of Constitutional guarantees, detention of senior political leaders and activists and the closure of multiple media outlets. According to the information received, on 22 May 2014, two days after the imposition of martial law, the Thai armed forces and police issued a statement, through the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), that they would assume control of the country. The NCPO reportedly issued 21 announcements and three orders, that, among others, suspended the Constitution, overturned the acting Government and bestowed all powers and responsibilities of the Prime Minister to the NCPO, ordered all radio and TV stations to stop broadcasting their regular programmes and prohibited political gatherings in any place of more than five people. Furthermore, the NCPO reportedly issued nine orders (as of 16:00 p.m., 26 May) to summon 231 individuals to the army base. Reportedly, most political leaders and activist summoned were transported to army camps in different locations in the Central region. Reportedly, family members have not been informed of their whereabouts. Alleged victims: - More details... |
13 Jun 2014 |
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Allegations of the arrest and incommunicado detention of a human rights defender. According to the information received, Mr. Mohamed Salah Mohamed Abdelrhman, a student activist who has been actively involved in the mobilization of Sudanese citizens to promote and protect human rights and democracy, made a statement at the memorial of a fellow student activist who was killed during a student demonstration in Khartoum. In the statement, he named the National Intelligence and Security Service (NISS) agents who were responsible for the killing. Since then, his family home has been monitored and his younger brother was threatened. Mr. Abdelrhman was arrested on 20 March 2014 and released on 7 April 2014. On 12 May 2014, Mr. Abdelrhman was re-arrested by plain-clothed NISS agents and his family has not been informed of his whereabouts. Grave concern is expressed at Mr. Abdelrhman’s physical and psychological integrity while in detention.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
06 Jun 2014 |
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Allegations of arbitrary arrest and secret detention of the cousin of the Minister of Cabinet Affairs and head of psychosocial rehabilitation at the Training and Rehabilitation Center. According to the information received, Mr. Bader Hussain al-Abdulla al-Bahri was arrested by security agents at al-Qusais police station on 22 April 2014, allegedly after his wife damaged someone’s car. The security agents accompanied him to his house, conducted a search and confiscated his passport. Mr. al-Bahri has not been charged to date and has had no access to a lawyer. While he managed to make one brief phone call to his family, he was unable to tell them his location, only that he is in the hands of the State Security Services. Concern is expressed at the secret detention of Mr. al-Bahri without informing him and his family of the charges pending against him, and without him being brought before a judicial authority.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
30 May 2014 |
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Alegaciones de abuso de poder por parte del Tribunal de Honor del Colegio de Abogados y Notarios de Guatemala que suspendió a una jueza del ejercicio de la profesión de abogada por un año. Según la información recibida, el Tribunal de Honor informó el 4 de abril de 2014 a la Jueza Yassmin Barrios que iba a ser sancionada pecuniariamente, amonestada y suspendida en el ejercicio de su profesión de abogada por un año por haber supuestamente cometido una falta grave durante el juicio contra el Sr. Efraín Ríos Montt y el Sr. José Mauricio Rodríguez Sánchez por genocidio y delitos contra los deberes de humanidad. Se informa que el abogado que habría presentado la denuncia ante el Tribunal de Honor era uno de los defensores del imputado Rodríguez Sánchez. Se alega que el Tribunal de Honor actuó fuera de su competencia y que el órgano legalmente competente para evaluar las actuaciones de los jueces e imponerles las sanciones disciplinarias, la Junta de Disciplina Judicial, ya había desestimado la misma denuncia. Se expresa profunda preocupación ante la decisión emitida por el Tribunal de Honor que se enmarca en un contexto de ataques, amenazas e intimidación que afecta a los operadores de justicia que luchan contra la impunidad de graves violaciones a los derechos humanos en Guatemala. La Jueza Barrios ya fue objeto de un llamamiento urgente previo en el cual se denunciaban supuestas amenazas e intimidaciones, enviada con fecha 30 de octubre de 2013, ver A/HRC/25/74, no. de caso GTM 9/2013. Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Alegaciones de arresto arbitrario y desaparición forzada de un abogado defensor de los derechos humanos. Según las información recibida, el Sr. Marco Antonio Valle Cabañas, un abogado que presentó varios casos contra las fuerzas armadas por desapariciones forzadas, fue arrestado el 22 de marzo de 2014 en su domicilio en la ciudad de Atoyac de Álvarez, estado de Guerrero, por dos hombres armados vestidos de civiles. Los hombres habrían manifestado que pertenecían al gobierno pero no habrían presentado una orden de arresto u otro documento oficial. Se informa que la familia del Sr. Cabañas habría presentado quejas ante varias autoridades estatales y federales sin obtener respuesta alguna sobre el paradero del Sr. Cabañas. Desde el 22 de marzo, la familia del Sr. Cabañas no tiene ninguna información sobre su paradero. Se expresa seria preocupación por la integridad física y psicológica del Sr. Cabañas.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
22 Jul 2014 |
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Alleged harassment and intimidation of a human rights defender and his family. According to the information received, Mr. Nasrullah Baloch, Chairman of Voice for Baloch Missing Persons (VBMP), was followed by individuals believed to belong to the Pakistani security forces when he attended a hearing at the Supreme Court in Islamabad. On 28 October 2013, Mr. Baloch’s brother was reportedly beaten and threatened by individuals from State intelligence agencies. It is further reported that in November 2013, Mr. Baloch’s younger brother was allegedly threatened by personnel of State intelligence agencies. Furthermore, a few days after the visit of the Working Group on enforced or involuntary disappearances to Pakistan, which took place in September 2012, Mr. Baloch and the Vice Chairman of the VBMP reportedly were threatened. Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
04 Apr 2014 |
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Alleged incommunicado detention of a human rights lawyer. According to the information received, Mr. Gao Zhisheng, who has been detained for several years, was last seen by his family on 12 January 2013 during the last permitted family visit at Shaya prison in Xinjiang Province. Reportedly, he has since then been held incommunicado. It is alleged that despite formal requests and inquiries, no explanation has been given regarding his fate and whereabouts. Mr. Gao has been the subject of several previous communications sent on 25 November 2005, see E/CN.4/2006/95/Add.1, para. 90, 21 December 2005, 30 November 2006 and 1 December 2006, see A/HRC/4/37/Add.1, para. 141, 157 and 158, 28 September 2007, see A/HRC/7/28/Add.1, para. 376-379, 12 February 2009, see A/HRC/13/22/Add.1, para. 310-313; and 23 March 2010, see A/HRC/16/52/Add.1, para. 21. He was also the subject of Opinion No. 26/2010 (People’s Republic of China) of the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
30 May 2014 |
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The communication addresses the situation surrounding the decision of the Constitutional Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina of 22 October 2013 ordering the quashing of the verdicts in the cases of ten individuals convicted of war crimes against civilians and genocide, following the decision of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) in the case of Maktouf and Damjanovic vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina. Concerns are raised as to the legal developments in Bosnia and Herzegovina following the domestic application of this ECtHR judgement, specifically about the following issues: 1) the apparent automatic application of the aforementioned ECtHR judgment in at least a dozen cases in Bosnia and Herzegovina in contravention of the actual ruling of the same judgment; 2) the release of the defendants, guilty of genocide and war crimes against civilians, without remand pending re-trial, and its impact on the protection of victims from violence, re-victimization and intimidation; and 3) the lack of a comprehensive transitional justice strategy to complement the criminal justice process in the country.Alleged victims: 10 More details... |
20 Jun 2014 |
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Alegaciones relativas a la adopción de la Ley Orgánica 1/2014, de 13 de marzo, que modifica la Ley Orgánica 6/1985, de 1 de julio, del Poder Judicial, relativa a la justicia universal, y que restringiría la aplicabilidad del principio de jurisdicción universal por los tribunales españoles.Alleged victims: - More details... |
08 Jul 2014 |
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Allegations of harassment, intimidation and surveillance of human rights defenders and persons associated with them, and alleged undue restrictions on the right to freedom of association. According to the information received, Mr. Adilur Rahman Khan, Secretary of Odhikar, a human rights non-governmental organization, his family members and colleagues have been followed since October 2013, when Mr. Adilur Rahman was released on bail. Since January 2014, two individuals associated with Mr. Khan have been allegedly beaten and threatened by police officers from the Detective Branch. Additionally, according to the source, 50 percent of the funds of Odhikar have been held up by the NGO Affairs Bureau which has resulted in financial difficulty for the organization.Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Alleged arbitrary arrest and detention of three human rights activists. According to the information received, on 13 March 2014, Ms. Balendran Jayakumari, a human rights activist working on the issue of enforced disappearances in Sri Lanka, and her 13-year-old daughter, were arrested in Kilinochchi by soldiers on suspicion of sheltering a fugitive. A 16-day detention order was subsequently issued against Ms. Jayakumari under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), and her daughter was handed to a childcare institution. Ms. Jayakumari was reportedly physically assaulted by the soldiers. On 16 March, Mr. Ruki Fernando and Rev. Praveen Omi, two human rights defenders, were arrested by officers from the Terrorist Investigation Division in Kilinochchi while looking into the arrests that were made on 13 March. They were detained and questioned under the PTA and afterwards transferred to Vavunia, and then Colombo, for further questioning. On 19 March, both men were released without condition. Reportedly, the police announced that Mr. Fernando, and possibly Rev. Praveen Omi, will be the subject of further investigations. Serious concerns are expressed that the arrest and detention of Ms. Jayakumari, Mr. Fernando and Rev. Praveen Omi may be linked to their legitimate human rights activities.Alleged victims: 3 More details... | |
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Alleged enforced disappearance of an environmental rights defender. According to the information received, on 3 February 2014, Mr. Evgeny Vitishko was detained for swearing while at a public bus stop. On 18 February 2014, Mr. Vitishko was transferred to pre-trial detention centre No.1 in Krasnodar instead of being released. On 24 February 2014, it was discovered that Mr. Vitishko’s fate and whereabouts were unknown. Mr. Vitishko works with Environmental Watch on North Caucasus (EWNC), an independent group that published a report on environmental damage caused by preparations for the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi. Since 2011, Mr. Vitishko has been involved in legal proceedings related to alleged damage to a disputed fence in Krasnodar. In November 2011, he received a three-year suspended sentence. In November 2013, he was imprisoned for alleged breach of curfew, a condition of his probation. Grave concern is expressed about the physical and psychological integrity of Mr. Vitishko. Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
16 Jul 2014 |
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Alleged excessive use of force against, killings, injuries, enforced disappearances of, and/or arbitrary arrests and detention of, largely peaceful protestors and journalists in the context of Euromaidan (“Independence Square”) protests. According to the information received, during the Euromaidan protests, which have been ongoing in Kiev and other parts of the country since November 2013, 29 individuals have been killed, including from excessive use of force by law enforcement authorities; 28 individuals have been held incommunicado and/or disappeared and abducted; many individuals have been arrested and, oftentimes pursuant to a court order, have been detained in prison or held under house arrest, on a preventive basis as a security measure, for either participating in, or for being perceived as participating in protests; and over 100 journalists, cameramen and photographers, have been injured, some very seriously, by law enforcement officials while covering and reporting on the protests, with some being placed under house arrest.Alleged victims: 55 More details... | |
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Alleged acts of intimidation and reprisals, including death threats, directed against human rights defenders. According to the information received, members of the National Fisheries Solidarity Movement (NAFSO) have been the subject of acts of intimidation and reprisals, including in some instances in connection with the visit of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Ms. Navanethem Pillay, to Sri Lanka from 25 to 31 August 2013. Serious concern is raised about allegations that some of the harassment was carried out by self-identified police personnel. Grave concern is also expressed that in some cases, members of NAFSO might have experienced acts of reprisals for cooperating or trying to cooperate with the United Nations, including its mechanisms and representatives in the field on human rights.Alleged victims: 4 More details... | |
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Alleged arrest and detention of ten Tibetan singers and musicians. According to the information received, artists Gongpo Tsezin, Trinley Tsekar, Kelsang Yarphel, Lolo, Pema Trinley, Chakdor, Khenrap, Nyagdompo, Shawo Tashi, and Achok Phulshung are either currently being detained or their fate and whereabouts are unknown. It is alleged that these artists have been arrested in connection with their songs supporting Tibetan culture and reflecting the situation in the Tibetan Autonomous Region. Serious concerns are expressed that the alleged arbitrary arrest and detention or enforced disappearance of the aforementioned 10 Tibetan singers and musicians may be linked to their legitimate human rights activities. The Tibetan singer Lolo was the subject of an earlier communication sent on 9 August 2012, see A/HRC/22/67/Corr.2, case no. CHN 8/2012.Alleged victims: 10 More details... |
30 Apr 2014 |
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Alleged arrest and detention of a political cartoonist. According to the information received, Mr. Akram Raslan, a cartoonist working for Al-Fida newspaper, was arrested without an arrest warrant on 2 October 2012 by the Syrian Military Intelligence in the city of Hama. The arrest reportedly occurred after he posted political cartoons critical of President Bashar Al-Assad on Facebook. On 26 July 2013, Mr. Raslan was reportedly put on secret trial and sentenced to life imprisonment on account of, inter alia, insulting the country’s president. While Mr. Raslan had reportedly been held incommunicado since his arrest, there were conflicting reports about Mr. Raslan’s fate and whereabouts, including that he may have been executed. Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
31 Mar 2014 |
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Alleged arrest of one individual and enforced disappearance of four others. According to the information received, on 29 December 2013, Mr. Aqeel Abdul Rasool Mohamed Ahmed, was allegedly arrested at the house of his relative by members of the security team of the Criminal Investigation Department of the State. Mr. Ahmed’s family has reportedly not been allowed to visit him. On 8 January 2014, Mr. X, 17 years old, was allegedly last seen in the village of “Markh”. The family of Mr. X has not been informed of the fate and whereabouts of him. In the early morning of 9 January 2014, Messrs’ Ahmed Mohammed Saleh Al Arab, Mansoor Ali Mansoor Al Jamri and Hussain Al Ghasrah were allegedly abducted by police officers. The fate and whereabouts of Messrs’ Al Arab, Al Jamri and Al Ghasrah also remain unknown. Alleged victims: 7 More details... |
17 Feb 2014 |
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Request for information on the status of the investigation on the case of Mr. Somchait Neelaphaijit. According to the information received, the investigation of the enforced disappearance of Mr. Somchait Neelaphaijit may be closed and consequently his wife, Ms. Neelaphaijit, may be removed from the witness protection programme. Alleged victims: 2 More details... | |
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Alleged enforced disappearance and ill-treatment of a Qatari national by State Security officers of the United Arab Emirates and alleged risk of further torture or ill-treatment while in secret detention. According to the information received, on 23 December 2013, Mr. Abdulrahman al-Jaidah, age 25, was beaten by State Security officers and taken to an unknown location, outside the Federal Supreme Court in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE). It is reported that Mr. al-Jaidah was attending a session of his father’s trial in the Federal Supreme Court in Abu Dhabi when he was told to go outside by a member of the UAE’s State Security apparatus. The fate and whereabouts of Mr. Abdulrahman al-Jaidah are unknown. Serious concern is expressed that the abduction of Mr. al-Jaidah may be related to his public campaign on his father’s case, drawing attention to his father’s prolonged detention without charge and alleged torture.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
27 Feb 2014 |
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Des allégations sont exprimées quant aux droits des victimes de disparition forcée et leurs familles, notamment concernant le droit à la vérité et l’accès à la justice. Selon les informations reçues, le 12 août 2013, un charnier aurait été découvert près du village de Ras El-Ma, Azzaba, dans la wilaya de Skikda, qui pourrait contenir les corps de personnes qui seraient des victimes de disparition forcée. Il a été rapporté qu’une enquête serait en cours. Les familles de victimes de disparition forcée n'auraient cependant pas été dument informées du déroulement et possibles conclusions d’une enquête. Des préoccupations sont exprimées concernant les articles 45 et 46 de l’ordonnance n° 06-01 du 28 Moharram 1427, correspondant au 27 février 2006, portant sur la mise en œuvre de la Charte pour la Paix et la Réconciliation Nationale, notamment à l’égard du droit à la vérité et l’accès à la justice.Alleged victims: - More details... |
11 Apr 2014 |
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Alleged enforced disappearance and incommunicado detention of 5 men for their affiliation to Mr. Mohamed Morsi. According to the information received, on 3 July 2013, five aides of Mr. Mohamed Morsi, namely Messrs’ Khaled al-Qazzaz, Ayman al-Serafy, Abdelmeguid Mashali, Essam al-Haddad and Ayman Ali, were allegedly arrested. On 17 December 2013, Messrs’ Khaled al-Qazzaz, Ayman al-Serafy and Abdelmeguid Mashali were reportedly transferred by Egyptian security forces to an unknown location from the military facility where they were being held. Their fate and whereabouts remain unknown. It was further reported that Mr. Essam al-Haddad and Mr. Ayman Ali, have been held incommunicado since 3 July 2013. Alleged victims: 5 More details... |
10 Nov 2014 |
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Extradition présumée des Etats-Unis vers l’Algérie. Selon les informations reçues, dans les années 1990, craignant la persécution et le harcèlement, M. Ameziane aurait quitté l’Algérie, et suite au refus de sa demande d’asile en Autriche et au Canada en 1995 et 2000 respectivement, il serait parti pour l’Afghanistan en 2000. En 2001, M. Ameziane aurait été détenu par les autorités pakistanaises, remis aux forces militaires opérant en Afghanistan, puis transféré vers la base aérienne américaine de Kandahar, en Afghanistan, où il aurait été détenu pendant plus d’un mois avant d’être transféré à Guantanamo Bay. Pendant son transfert et sa détention à Guantanamo Bay, M. Ameziane aurait été soumis à la torture et à d’autres mauvais traitements. Depuis plus de six ans, tout contact significatif avec sa famille lui aurait été refusé. M. Ameziane a une demande d’habeas corpus en attente depuis février 2005, et une demande de mesures conservatoires datant du 20 août 2008, Ameziane v Etats-Unis, déposée auprès de la Commission interaméricaine des droits de l’homme (CIDH). Des préoccupations sont exprimées quant à l’intégrité physique et mentale de M. Ameziane par rapport à son extradition vers l’Algérie.Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Alleged enforced disappearance of four activists by an unknown group in the Syrian Arab Republic. According to the information received, on 9 December 2013, activists and human rights defenders Ms. Razan Zaitouneh, Mr. Wa’el Hamada, Mr. Nazem Hamadi and Ms. Samira Khalil, were allegedly abducted by unknown individuals from a joint office of the Violations Documentation Center (VDC) and the Local Development and Small Projects Support (LDSPS), located in Douma of Rif Dimashq, Syrian Arab Republic. Prior to the alleged abductions, it is reported that Mr. Hamada, Ms. Zaitouneh’s husband, was imprisoned for several months before being released. In addition, a person associated with the aforementioned individuals was reportedly detained by the Air Force intelligence services. It is further reported that Ms. Zaitouneh was forced into hiding in 2011 after receiving threats from Syrian authorities due to her activities in documenting human rights violations. It is also reported that during the previous months, Ms. Zaitouneh received threats from at least one armed opposition group in the Eastern Ghouta area. The fate and whereabouts of Ms. Razan Zaitouneh, Mr. Wa’el Hamada, Mr. Nazem Hamadi and Ms. Samira Khalil remain unknown. Alleged victims: 4 More details... |
09 Jul 2014 |
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Alleged use of excessive force against peaceful protestors, including 53 journalists, and disappearance of 15 individuals. According to the information received, starting 29 November 2013 to date, major protests have been taking place in central Kiev against the Government’s decision not to sign a partnership agreement with the European Union which was announced on 21 November 2013. After this announcement, a major protest begun and it is reported that on 1 December 2013, an estimated 300,000 pro-EU protesters gathered at the capital’s Independence Square (Maidan Square). Allegedly police forces tried to disperse the gathering in a violent manner, including by using stones and grenades, thereby injuring at least 53 protestors, including journalists, activists and students. It is reported that 15 individuals, most of whom youth activists and students, remain missing after the police crackdown, including Ms. Hryhoryan Inna and Messrs’ Brovko Oleh, Vokatiuk Volodymyr, Humeniuk Denys, Okhrymovych Volodymyr, Rosputnyi Vyacheslav, and Shynkaruk Anatoliy.Alleged victims: 68 More details... |
16 Jan 2014 |
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Allegations of abduction, enforced disappearance and forced return to the country of origin of an asylum seeker. According to the information received, on 3 December 2013, Mr. Ismon Azimov, a Tajik asylum seeker, was kidnapped from the State-run reception centre in Moscow, forced into a car and driven away to an unknown location. Mr. Azimov had reportedly earlier been released from administrative detention in view of the final judgment of the European Court of Human Rights dated 9 September 2013, concluding that Mr. Azimov’s forced return to Tajikistan would give rise to a violation of Article 3 of the European Convention on Human Rights. Grave concern is expressed about the fate and whereabouts of Mr. Azimov and about the allegations that Mr. Azimov may have been deported to Tajikistan.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
29 Jan 2014 |
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Presunto allanamiento y destrucción de documentos y materiales de una organización y actos violentos e intimidatorios contra varios integrantes de la misma. Según las informaciones recibidas, en la madrugada del 14 de noviembre de 2013, tres hombres armados habrían amenazado a punta de pistola al conductor de la asociación Pro-Búsqueda, así como al vigilante y al presidente de la Junta Directiva. Al ganar acceso a la oficina, dichos hombres habrían quemado documentos, sustraído archivos y prendido fuego con gasolina parte de sus instalaciones. Así mismo, una empleada de la asociación habría sido perseguida pocas horas después mientras se dirigía a su puesto de trabajo. Se alega que el material destruido incluye muestras de ADN y datos de familiares víctimas de violaciones a derechos humanos y desapariciones forzadas durante el conflicto armado. Alleged victims: - More details... |
29 Jan 2014 |
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Alleged disappearance of two journalists. According to the information received, on 7 November 2013, Mr Abdulwahab Almullah was allegedly abducted by a group of unidentified armed men from his home in Aleppo. It was further reported that, on 1 October 2013, Mr Rami Al-Razzouk, was allegedly abducted by a group of armed men at a checkpoint between the cities of Raqqa and Toubqa. At the time of the present communication, the fate and whereabouts of Mr Abdulwahab Almullah and Mr Rami Al-Razzouk were unknown. Alleged victims: 2 More details... | |
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Presunto cierre de la Oficina de Tutela Legal (Tutela Legal) de la Arquidiócesis de San Salvador y de su archivo que contendría información sobre casos de violaciones a los derechos humanos, incluyendo desapariciones forzadas. Según la información recibida, el día 30 de septiembre de 2013, la Arquidiócesis de San Salvador decretó el cierre de la Oficina de Tutela Legal de dicho Arzobispado. Se expresa preocupación por la protección de los aproximadamente 50.000 archivos en poder de Tutela Legal y por la preservación de la confidencialidad de los datos que contiene. Se señala la importancia del resguardo del Archivo, por el riesgo que podría representar para numerosas víctimas, familiares y testigos y para la promoción de la verdad, la justicia, la reparación y las garantías de no-repetición. La decisión de cerrar la Oficina de Tutela Legal ocurre diez días después de la admisión por la Sala de lo Constitucional de una demanda de inconstitucional contra la Ley de Amnistía General para la Consolidación de la Paz; proceso que podría permitir la apertura de procesos judiciales y en el marco de los cuales la documentación y archivos de la Oficina de Tutela Legal podrían jugar un rol central. Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Presunto cierre de la Oficina de Tutela Legal (Tutela Legal) de la Arquidiócesis de San Salvador y de su archivo que contendría información sobre casos de violaciones a los derechos humanos, incluyendo desapariciones forzadas. Según la información recibida, el día 30 de septiembre de 2013, la Arquidiócesis de San Salvador decretó el cierre de la Oficina de Tutela Legal de dicho Arzobispado. Se expresa preocupación por la protección de los aproximadamente 50.000 archivos en poder de Tutela Legal y por la preservación de la confidencialidad de los datos que contiene. Se señala la importancia del resguardo del Archivo, por el riesgo que podría representar para numerosas víctimas, familiares y testigos y para la promoción de la verdad, la justicia, la reparación y las garantías de no-repetición. La decisión de cerrar la Oficina de Tutela Legal ocurre diez días después de la admisión por la Sala de lo Constitucional de una demanda de inconstitucional contra la Ley de Amnistía General para la Consolidación de la Paz; proceso que podría permitir la apertura de procesos judiciales y en el marco de los cuales la documentación y archivos de la Oficina de Tutela Legal podrían jugar un rol central. Alleged victims: - More details... |
26 May 2014 26 May 2014 |
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Allegations of forced labour in prison amounting to slavery and acts of retaliation by prison authorities. This communication follows up to an earlier UA submitted on 8 October 2013 (current report, RUS 8/2013), regarding the situation of Ms Nadezhda Tolokonnikova. The original UA related to allegations of forced labour in prison amounting to slavery, which reportedly resulted in retaliation by prison authorities, a hunger strike by Ms Tolokonnikova, and her hospitalization. No response to the previous UA was received by Government authorities at the time of writing. According to the updated information received, Ms Tolokonnikova was repeatedly denied access to members of her legal team. Since 8 October 2013, she has also been transferred to a number of different prisons, including transit prisons with authorities allegedly refusing to reveal her exact whereabouts, which remained at the time of writing still unknown. Interventions by Ombudsman, Parliamentary deputies and others at the national level have not succeeding in clarifying her location and wellbeing. Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
03 Dec 2013 |
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Alleged disappearance of a poet while in detention. According to the information received, Mr Aron Atabek (also referred to as Mr Aron Edigeev) who had been held in solitary confinement in Arkalyk Prison since December 2012 disappeared in early October 2013. It was reported that he was transferred to Karazhal Prison on 5 October 2013. Although the authorities did not confirm this information, his family received an anonymous phone call informing them of the transfer. At the time of writing, Mr Atabek’s whereabouts remained unknown. Mr Atabek was sentenced to two years in solitary confinement for writing the book “The Heart of Eurasia” highly critical of President Nursultan Nazarbayev and the Government of Khazakhstan.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
06 Dec 2013 |
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Allegations of arbitrary arrest and detention, and enforced disappearances. According to the information received, 20 individuals were arrested and detained, and in some instances forcibly disappeared, in connection with their participation in peaceful assemblies or human rights campaigns in different parts of the country. They had protested, inter alia, against alleged corruption among Government officials or called on the State to ratify the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. Many of them were believed to belong to, or be inspired by, the New Citizen Movement, a network of peaceful activists who reportedly call for transparency about the financial assets of top Chinese leaders, and promote political and legal reforms. Alleged victims: 20 More details... |
07 Jan 2014 |
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Allégations d’usage excessif de force et d’arrestations lors d’une manifestation pacifique de familles de disparus. Selon les informations reçues, le 29 septembre 2013, des agents de la police auraient arrêté les participants d’un rassemblement organisé par la Coalition d’associations de victimes des années 90 (SOS Disparus, Collectif des familles de disparus, Djazairouna, Somoud) devant le Ministère de Justice à Alger à 10 heures, pour dénoncer les dispositions de la Charte pour la paix et la réconciliation nationale. Plus de la moitié des personnes présentes auraient été embarquées de force par la police et conduites aux commissariats de La Scala et d’El Biar. Les policiers auraient brusqué les familles âgées en les malmenant et les jetant violemment par terre. Une fois arrivés au commissariat, les policiers auraient ordonné aux personnes arrêtées d’éteindre leurs téléphones portables, rendant impossible toute communication avec elles pour obtenir des informations sur leur état. Les personnes auraient été relâchées au bout de deux heures. Alleged victims: - More details... |
21 Jan 2014 |
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Alleged serious violation of international human rights standards. According to the information received, since 22 September 2013, National Intelligence Services (NISS) and the Sudanese police have arrested at least 800 individuals, including political activists, opposition party members, human rights defenders and journalists. It is reported that an estimated 200 demonstrators were killed by gunshot wounds caused by Governmental security forces. It is alleged that the NISS and the Sudanese Police used excessive and disproportionate force including live ammunition and tear gas to disperse assemblies, and blocked access to hospitals. It is further reported that the previous detained have in most cases been held incommunicado and denied access to medical care, and that it is common in NISS facilities to extend periods in custody to up to four and a half months without charges. Journalists have allegedly been harassed and heavily censured and political parties are no longer allowed to hold meetings. Alleged victims: 28 More details... | |
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Alleged imposition of travel bans on two human rights defenders, and enforced disappearance of one, working on China’s upcoming UPR. According to the information received, Ms Cao Shunli was barred from travelling to Geneva on 14 September 2013 and at the time of writing had not been seen since. Ms Chen Jianfang was forbidden from boarding her flight to Geneva on 13 September 2013 and was told she was barred from travelling for life. She was also allegedly intimidated on 16 September 2013. Ms Cao Shunli and Ms Chen Jianfang were among the subjects of a previous communication sent on 17 July 2013 (A/HRC/25/74).Alleged victims: 2 More details... |
07 Jan 2014 24 Jan 2014 |
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Alleged killing of a human rights lawyer and alleged harassment and intimidation of families of victims of enforced disappearances and human rights defenders, including for cooperating with the Working Group on Enforced and Involuntary Disappearances. According to the information received, on 17 September 2013, in the town of Bungoma in the Western Province of Kenya, unknown gunmen shot dead Mr Peter Wanyama Wanyonyi who had been assisting in documenting cases of enforced disappearances that occurred in 2008 in Mount Elgon District. Families of victims have reportedly been subjected to police harassment, harassment from local chiefs and from some of the neighbours whose relatives had been killed by the Saboat Land Defense Force (SLDF) early July 2013. According to the reports received, more than 28 families of victims of enforced disappearances and human rights defenders have abandoned their homes for fear of reprisals. Harassment and intimidation against families of victims and human rights defenders for having cooperated with WGEID has already been the subject of one previous communication dated 31 July 2013 (A/HRC/25/74).Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Presunto asesinato de un abogado y supuestos actos de intimidación, estigmatización y amenazas de muerte contra abogados en un contexto de ataques contra profesionales del derecho trabajando en casos de violaciones de derechos humanos, incluidas desapariciones forzadas e involuntarias. Según la información recibida, el Sr. Juan Carlos Canizales Ocampo habría sido asesinado en Buga, Valle del Cauca, el 10 de agosto de 2013 en conexión con su trabajo. Además, el 4 de agosto de 2013, otros abogados habrían sufrido intimidaciones y habían sido objeto de actos de estigmatización y amenazas de muerte por parte del grupo armado autodenominado “Los Rastrojos”. El 17 de agosto de 2013, el local del Sr. Sneither Cifuentes habría sido violentamente allanado, un familiar suyo atacado y unos documentos confidenciales sustraídos (Véanse A/HRC/21/49; A/HRC/18/51).Alleged victims: 3 More details... |
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Alleged enforced disappearance of Messrs. Youssef Abdelke and Adnan al-Dibs, and alleged arrest of Mr Tifouq Umran. According to the information received, on 18 July 2013, Messrs Abdelke, Al-Dibs and Umran, members of the National Coordination Body for Democratic Change, were reportedly arrested by Syrian security forces at a Military Intelligence checkpoint when entering the coastal city of Tartus, and taken to the local Military Intelligence Branch. On 3 August 2013, Mr Umran was allegedly released. Mr Al-Dibs and Mr Abdelke were reportedly transferred to other detention facilities, possibly in Damascus and the State Security Branch in Tartus respectively. At the time of the present communication, the fate and whereabouts of Messrs Abdelke and Al-Dibs remained unknown. Alleged victims: 3 More details... | |
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Allegations of arbitrary detention, torture and ill-treatment of Ms Rihanna Al-Musawi and Ms Nafeesa Al-Asfoor, and of lack of judicial safeguards while in detention; and of arbitrary detention of Mr Abas Al-Asfoor. According to the information received, on 20 April 2013, Ms Rihanna Abdulla Al-Musawi, Ms Nafeesa Al-Asfoor and Mr Abas Ibrahim Ahmed Al-Asfoor were arrested at the Bahrain International Circuit on charges of attempting to commit a terrorist act at the Formula 1 race competition. On 29 April 2013, during interrogations at Riffa Police Station, masked men reportedly beat and threatened Ms Rihanna Al-Musawi, and Ms Al-Asfoor with electric shocks and arresting relatives for the purposes of extracting confessions. The whereabouts of Mr Abas Al-Asfoor remained unknown at the time of transmission of this communication.Alleged victims: 3 More details... |
01 Oct 2013 |
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Allégations d’usage excessif de la force et d’arrestations subséquentes lors d’une manifestation pacifique de familles de disparus. Selon les informations reçues, le 27 juin 2013, des policiers seraient intervenus violemment contre les participants d’une manifestation pacifique organisée par la Coordination nationale des familles de disparu(e)s (CNFD) à l’occasion de la journée internationale contre la torture. Des agents des services de sécurité auraient arrêté différentes personnes, parmi lesquelles MM. Tarek Mammeri, Abdallah Benaoum, Yacine Khaldi, Slimane Hamitouche et Islam Tabbouche, avant de les libérer en fin de soirée. Lorsqu’ils se seraient rendus au service des urgences médico-chirurgicales du Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Constantine, des policiers présents à l’hôpital se seraient interposés pour enjoindre aux médecins de ne pas soumettre les victimes à des examens médicaux. Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
16 Dec 2013 |
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Alleged incommunicado detention and enforced disappearance of Mr Bassam Bahrah, Mr Sameeh Bahrah and Mr Abdullah Hassan Swaidan. According to the information received, on 30 April 2013, at approximately 2 p.m., Mr Bassam Bahrah, a 52-year-old employee at the al-Mezzeh Military Hospital, was allegedly seen for the last time. That evening, Mr Sameeh Bahrah, a 26-year-old medical student, peaceful political activist and son of Mr Bassam Bahrah, was reportedly arrested at his family home in the al-Mezzeh district of Damascus in relation to his peaceful political activities by unidentified Government security service officials. On 9 May 2013, Mr Abdullah Hassan Swaidan, a 27-year-old architect student, was allegedly arrested at a check-point on his way to Damascus for protesting and destruction of public lights. Alleged victims: 3 More details... | |
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Alleged arrests, detention and intimidation of human rights defenders, denial of access to appropriate medical treatment, incommunicado detention and torture while in detention, and alleged sexual violence. According to the information received, a pattern of arrest and detention of human rights defenders has emerged, particularly of activists working on the right to information, anti-corruption and housing rights, mainly on charges of unlawful assembly. In mid-June 2013, an application for medical parole for Ms Ni Yulan was denied. Torture and sexual violence against Ms Zou Guigin at Masanjia re-education through labour camp have been alleged. Communications on Ms Ni Yulan, Mr Zhao Changqing, Mr Xu Zhiyong and Mr Zhang Lin were sent previously (A/HRC/18/51). Alleged victims: 35 More details... |
11 Nov 2013 |
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Presuntas amenazas de muerte contra miembros del movimiento de derechos humanos de Barrancabermeja. Según las informaciones recibidas, el 16 de julio de 2013, el Sr. Elizardo Badillo, un líder comunitario habría recibido una amenaza de muerte contra él y varios otros individuos y grupos, entre ellos la coalición Espacio de Trabajadores y Trabajadoras de Derechos Humanos (ETTDH) de la que el Movimiento Nacional de Víctimas de Crímenes de Estado (MOVICE) es miembro. El 17 de julio de 2013, dos hombres viajando en una motocicleta sin matrícula habrían dejado un mensaje de amenaza para la Sra. Rocío Campos, miembro de la seccional del Magdalena Medio del MOVICE, pidiendo que un individuo asociado con ella le informara que la estaban buscando los mismos que le prohibieron hacer el trabajo de derechos humanos.Alleged victims: 2 More details... |
14 Nov 2013 |
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Alleged harassment and intimidation of families of victims of enforced disappearances and of eight human rights defenders from a local NGO for perceived cooperation with the Working Group on Enforced and Involuntary Disappearances (WGEID). According to the information received, since 2 July 2013, police officers in the Mount Elgon District have allegedly visited homes of family members of victims of enforced disappearances, reportedly asking them to come to the police station. The police officers allegedly questioned the families about cases of disappearances submitted to the WGEID and compelled family members to sign statements without disclosing their content. Reportedly, following the police visits, some of the families left their houses out of fear of reprisals. Furthermore, on 5 July 2013, a local NGO issued a press statement addressing the alleged incidents and asking for investigations. It is reported that the police have harassed and threatened eight members of the mentioned local NGO.Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Alleged arrest and detention of peaceful protesters requesting to participate in the consultation and drafting process preceding China’s upcoming Universal Periodic Review (UPR), as well as a trial and alleged torture of an activist working on the same issue. According to the information received, a series of requests have been made by individuals and associations to participate in the consultation and drafting process around China’s upcoming UPR in October 2013. On 1 July 2013, a large number of the protesters requesting to participate were arrested outside the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Beijing and divided into two groups. One of the groups was released after twelve hours of interrogation. The fate and whereabouts of the second group remained unknown. Some activists, including Mr Cao Shunli, Zhang Ming, Hu Guang and Ms Peng Lanlan, were reportedly subjected to arbitrary arrests and detention in response to requests for information regarding the UPR process. Ms Peng Lanlan is currently on trial and may have been subjected to torture while in pre-trial detention. It is reported that the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, in response to requests for information regarding the UPR process, stated officially that such information amounted to ‘state secrets’. Alleged victims: 4 More details... |
23 Sep 2013 |
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Allégations de violations flagrantes et systématiques des droits de l’homme en République centrafricaine. Selon les informations reçues, depuis les événements du 24 mars 2013 qui ont conduit la coalition Séléka au pouvoir, il y aurait une aggravation de la situation des droits de l’homme. Des exactions auraient été commises sur les populations civiles, sur l’ensemble du territoire. De nombreux cas d’assassinat, de torture, de violence sexuelle envers les femmes et les filles, de disparitions forcées, de « justice populaire » ainsi que de pillages systématiques ont été portés à l’attention des Procédures Spéciales. Ceux-ci suggèrent un climat d’insécurité généralisé, l’absence d’état de droit et une impunité favorisant des abus graves et systématiques, qui seraient majoritairement commis par des groupes armés affiliés à la coalition Séléka. Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Alleged enforced disappearance of Mr Anwarul Islam Masum. According to the information received, in the early morning of 4 April 2013, 30 to 40 officers from the Bangladesh Police and the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) abducted from his home in Rajshahi Mr Anwarul Islam Masum, a university student and the Rajshahi City Office Secretary of Bangladesh Islami Chhatra Shibir (BICS), which is the student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami, an opposition political party. Mr Anwarul Islam Masum was reportedly taken inside a RAB vehicle and driven away to an unknown place. He may be at risk of torture or extra-judicial execution.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
27 Jun 2013 |
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Alleged enforced disappearance and risk of torture of Mr Nazrul Islam, an opposition party member. According to the information received, during the night of 11 April 2013, Mr Nazrul Islam, the Joypurhat District Secretary of Jamaat-e-Islami, a political party belonging to a multi-party opposition alliance, was allegedly abducted from his home in Saheb Parha, Joypurhat District. It is reported that the alleged perpetrators identified themselves as being “from the administration” and took Mr Islam on a minibus to an unknown location. At the time of transmission of this communication, the fate and whereabouts of Mr Islam remained unknown.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
20 Jun 2013 |
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Alleged incommunicado detention of one human rights defender and alleged arbitrary arrests and excessive use of force by the police against eight other human rights defenders. According to the information received, on 27 May 2013, the police arrested nine members of the Movimiento Revolucionarion (Revolutionary Movement): Messrs. Emiliano Catumbela “Ticreme”, Manuel Nito Alves, Albano Bingo, Nicola, Domingos Cipriano “Aristocrata”, Adolfo Miguel Campos André, Graciano, Ferbern and Raul Lindo “Mandela”. At the time of their arrest, the above-mentioned members were participating in a vigil in the centre of Luanda to commemorate the one-year anniversary since the disappearance of two human rights defenders. The police reportedly released 8 of them after several hours. After his release, Mr Lindo, was allegedly found unconscious by the side of a road. To date, Mr Catumbela is reportedly detained, injured, and denied access to his legal representative and family. Mr Catumbela’s charges allegedly include the attempted murder of a police officer and throwing stones at the police. A number of the above mentioned individuals were mentioned in a previous communication dated 26 April 2013 (A/HRC/24/21).Alleged victims: 11 More details... |
08 Jul 2013 30 Sep 2013 |
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Presunto robo de información contra miembros de la Fundación Nydia Erika Bautista y actos de hostigamiento contra miembros de la misma organización. Según las informaciones recibidas, el 30 de mayo de 2013, tres individuos habrían ingresado en la residencia familiar del Sr. Erik Antonio Arellana Bautista, miembro de la Fundación Nydia Erika Bautista, llevándose un ordenador y dos discos duros que contenían información relacionada con la Fundación. El Sr. Arellana Bautista se habría enfrentado con los individuos al verlos salir del edificio. Sin embargo, los individuos le habrían intimidado antes de huir en un coche tipo Mazda 323. El presunto robo se sumaría a varios actos de hostigamiento contra la Fundación Nydia Erika Bautista, incluyendo vigilancia por parte de individuos y coches desconocidos frente a las oficinas de la organización.Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Alleged torture and ill-treatment, use of evidence obtained under torture, incommunicado detention and arbitrary detention. According to the information received, in October 2004, Mr. Shawki Ahmad Sharif Omar was arrested along with his then pregnant wife by US soldiers in Baghdad in Al Zayouna district. Only months before the withdrawal of the US troops from Iraq, Mr. Omar was reportedly handed over to the Iraqi authorities in July 2011 and was taken to Karkh Prison. It is reported that while still being held in US-controlled facilities, he was sentenced for illegal entry to Iraq following an allegedly grossly unfair trial before the Central Criminal Court in Iraq on 24 June 2010. The sentence allegedly relied on statements extracted under torture from him and third persons. Having completed the seven-year sentence in October 2011, his detention is allegedly devoid of any legal basis and therefore arbitrary for the last 19 months. On 21 May 2013 Mr. Omar was reportedly also removed from his cell and taken to an unknown location. Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Supuestos actos de desprestigio e intimidación contra una organización de derechos humanos. Según la información recibida, se habrían producido actos de desprestigio contra la Sra. Claudia Virginia Samayoa, así como el allanamiento de las oficinas de la organización Unidad de Protección a Defensoras y Defensores de Derechos Humanos (UDEFEGUA), de la que la Sra. Samayoa es coordinadora, y una amenaza de muerte contra personal de la organización. UDEFEGUA apoya el trabajo de los defensores y defensoras de derechos humanos y viene desarrollando un importante papel en el acompañamiento y protección de los testigos en el proceso legal contra el ex Jefe de Estado de Guatemala Efraín Ríos Montt y su ex Jefe de inteligencia, José Mauricio Rodríguez Sánchez, por crímenes de genocidio y lesa humanidad. Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Presunta clausura y potencial clausura de ciertos casos judiciales relativos a desapariciones forzadas, tortura y ejecución ocurridos durante el período dictatorial uruguayo. Según la información recibida, con fechas 22 de febrero de 2013, 8 de marzo de 2013, 13 de marzo de 2013, y 8 de abril de 2013 la Suprema Corte de Justicia de Uruguay ha resuelto la inconstitucionalidad de los artículos 2 y 3 de la Ley 18.831 de 2011 que habilitaba la investigación de los delitos cometidos por oficiales de las fuerzas armadas y policiales durante el período dictatorial finalizado en 1985 e impedía la aplicación de plazos de prescripción a los mismos por considerarlos delitos de lesa humanidad. Según se informa, estas decisiones de la Suprema Corte de Justicia consideran que la referida norma viola el principio de constitucionalidad legal y de irretroactividad de la ley penal más gravosa estableciendo así la imposibilidad de que esa ley opere retroactivamente y declarando la prescripción de los delitos cometidos durante la dictadura. Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
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Alleged arrests of 18 individuals who intended to participate in a peaceful protest. According to the information received, on 30 March 2013, 18 individuals, including human rights defenders, were arrested before a peaceful protest, which was due to take place at the Cemetery of Saint Ana, Luanda. Reportedly, they were consequently released without any charges. Those arrested included Messrs. Manuel Nito Alves, Luaty Beirão, Adolfo Campos, Mauro Smith Other protesters who had started to gather were allegedly dispersed by police and encouraged to leave the area. At approximately 9:00 a.m., Mr. Mbanza Hamza, one of the organizers of the demonstration, together with another human rights defender were allegedly beaten by police. The protest was organized to demonstrate solidarity with Messrs. Silva Alves Kamulingue and Isaías Sebastião Cassule, who were last seen on 29 May 2012, two days after a protest that they had organized in Luanda.Alleged victims: 7 More details... |
30 Sep 2013 |
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Allégations d’un usage excessif de la force durant une manifestation pacifique ; et de violation à la liberté de mouvement. Selon les informations reçues, le 9 mars 2013, plusieurs agents de la police auraient arrêté une cinquantaine de participants d’un rassemblement organisé par la Coordination Nationale des Familles de Disparu(e)s au centre-ville d’Alger, dont Messieurs Mohamed Houli, Fares Bouheneche, Saker Lokmane Saker, Abdelkader Rekiki, Abderahmane Metizi, Hafed Benhallal, Fayçal Belaghrous, Yassine Khaldi, Islam Tabouch, Tarek Maameri, Noureddine Abdelaziz, Nasreddine Rarrbo, Abdelkahhar Belhadj, Ali Belhadj, Slimane Hamitouche, Belkacem Khencha, Tahar Belabbes, Missoum Benzerrouk, Reda Belarbi, Aibek Abdoulmalek, et Abdellah Benaoum. M. Bouheneche aurait été violemment frappé et emmené vers un commissariat de police, avant d’être libéré en fin d’après-midi. M. Houli aurait été violemment battu, transporté vers deux commissariats de police avant d’être libéré après signature d’un procès-verbal. Les autres militants et défenseurs des droits de l’homme arrêtés auraient été conduits au commissariat de Cavaignac, transférés au commissariat de Saada, Riad El Feth, et relâchés en fin de soirée. En outre, entre le 25 et le 27 mars 2013, la police des frontières aurait interdit des membres d’une délégation de 96 militants des droits de l’homme, parmi lesquels des représentants de SOS Disparus, dont M. Hacène Ferhati, des représentants de la Ligue Algérienne de Défense des Droits de l’Homme, du Comité National pour la défense des droits des chômeurs ainsi que des syndicalistes autonomes du Syndicat National Autonome du Personnel de l’administration Publique, de se rendre à Tunis afin d’assister au Forum Social Mondial.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
30 Nov 2021 |
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Alleged torture, incommunicado detention and subsequent risk of further torture and ill-treatment. According to the information received, on 23 March 2013, Mr. Hatim Ali Mohammed, a 25 year old Sudanese engineer, attended a demonstration in the suburbs of Khartoum. It is reported that plain clothes members of the National Security Service (NSS) arrested Mr. Mohammed during the protest. It is alleged that he was detained for several hours, tortured by beating, and subsequently released. He was allegedly ordered to report to the NSS the next day. On 24 March 2013, Mr. Mohammed presented himself at the headquarters of the NSS in Khartoum North, as requested by NSS officers. Since then his fate and exact whereabouts as well as the criminal charges against him are not known. It is also reported that on 10 April 2013, the NSS arrested Mr. Sharf Eldein Tia, the nephew of a Nuba woman activist. Since then, the fate and whereabouts as well as the criminal charges against Mr. Sharf Eldein Tia are not known. Alleged victims: 2 More details... |
22 Aug 2013 |
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Allegations of undue obstruction to the travel of about 600 human rights defenders, including relatives of disappeared persons, from Vavuniya to Colombo to attend a peaceful demonstration. According to the information received, on 5 and 6 March 2013, about 600 human rights defenders, including relatives of disappeared persons, from Jaffna, Kilinochchi, Mullaithivu, Mannar and Vavuniya districts, were prevented by the police and men in plainclothes believed to be security officials, from travelling from Vavuniya to Colombo to attend a peaceful demonstration. The organizers, forced to cancel their travel to the capital, decided to peacefully march to the office of the Government Agent in Vavuniya with a view to handing over a memorandum to him, in which they called, inter alia, for the release or disclosure of names of individuals abducted and detained.Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Alleged imminent risk of deportation of a human rights defender, who would be at risk of enforced disappearance, torture and being killed by the Pakistani security forces, if forcibly returned to Pakistan. According to the information received, Mr. Mohammad Anwar Baloch, a journalist and political activist from Balochistan province, Pakistan, applied for political asylum in Norway in 2010. After several years of legal proceedings his application was rejected. On 26 February 2013, the Norwegian Immigration Appeals Board/Utlendingnemnda (UNE) issued an order to Mr. Anwar requesting him to leave Norway by 4 April 2013. Mr. Anwar is one of the founders and a senior editor of the Baloch Unity Conference (BUC), an online news blog, which is highly critical of Pakistani Government’s alleged atrocities in Balochistan province, Pakistan. Reportedly, Mr. Anwar has also been an active political and human rights campaigner. Allegedly if deported, Mr. Anwar might be one of the prime targets of Pakistani security agencies. Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
30 Apr 2014 18 May 2015 |
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Alleged persecution against Tibetans who express their views regarding freedom of religion and autonomy in the Tibet Autonomous Region. According to the information received, on 10 February 2013 six Tibetan men were arrested in Zuogang county, Qamdo Prefecture for their alleged involvement in a peaceful demonstration calling for religious freedom and autonomy in the Tibet Autonomous Region. Their identities, condition and whereabouts were reportedly unknown. Reports also indicate that, on 10 February 2013, six Tibetan monks were detained after staging a peaceful protest in response to restrictions introduced by Chinese authorities at the Drakdeb Monastery in Mangkang county, Qamdo Prefecture. Details on the six detained monks, their whereabouts and their conditions were reportedly unknown. Further information indicates that, on 21 February 2013, Mr. Ngawang Topden, a Tibetan student who had been arrested in the city of Lhasa in October 2012 for storing in his mobile phone images of Tibetans self-immolations and the Tibetan flag, was sentenced to two years of prison. Reports further indicate that on 1 September 2012, five monks were arrested during a surprise raid on the Nyatso Zilkar Monastery, in Chenduo county in Yushu, Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province. The monks were identified as Mr. Lobsang Jinpa, Mr. Sonam Sherab, Mr. Sonam Yignyen, Mr. Ngawang Monlam and Mr. Kalsang Tsultrim. Three of the detainees were sentenced to prison (the latest on 23 February 2013), two were hospitalized after being allegedly beaten and tortured while held in detention, and one was released. The whereabouts of Mr. Jinpa were reportedly unknown at the time this communication was sent. It was also reported that, on 10 March 2013, three Tibetan monks from Ganden Samten Dhargyeling Monastery, Mr. Lobsang Samten, Mr. Sonam Namgyal and Mr. Thupten Gelek, as well as two lay Tibetan men, Mr. Ngawang Gyatso and Mr. Lobsang Kelsang, were arrested in connection to their involvement in a peaceful demonstration in Dzachuka area in Serxu County. Their whereabouts were reportedly unknown. Alleged victims: 11 More details... |
28 May 2013 |
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Alleged threats of violence widely published in mass media and official harassment of human rights defenders and an alleged physical attack against a human rights defender. According to the information received, Ms. Mandira Sharma and Messrs. Subodh Pyakhurel, Kanak Mani Dixit, Sushil Pyakhurel, Charan Prasai and Kapil Shrestha, all members of the Accountability Watch Committee (AWC), have been the subject of stigmatising remarks in newspapers, online news portals and on radio stations. These reports have also included calls to 'people's action' against them, understood in the Nepalese context to imply violent attacks. All these media are reportedly affiliated with a Maoist political party currently in government. It is alleged that the threats have been motivated by AWC efforts in securing the arrest in Britain of an army colonel now being investigated for torture incidents in Nepal in 2005 as well as the arrest of Maoist cadres for the murder of a journalist in 2004. Additionally, Ms. Mandira Sharma has received messages of an investigation being opened against the organisation, Advocacy Forum, of which she is the head, potentially putting its human rights activities at risk. Furthermore, Mr.Yadav Prasad Bastola, the executive director of the Human Rights Alliance, was allegedly attacked by six unidentified masked persons on 28 February 2013 while walking home. Alleged victims: 7 More details... | |
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Presuntos actos de hostigamiento contra colaboradores de la Comisión de la Verdad para la Investigación de las Violaciones a los Derechos Humanos Durante la Guerra Sucia de los años sesenta y setentas del Estado de Guerrero. Según las informaciones recibidas, los días 26, 27 y 28 de enero de 2013, varios individuos habrían preguntado por el Sr. Carlos Ernesto López, un miembro del equipo de investigadores especializados en documentación de la Comisión, en la zona donde vive. Posteriormente, el Sr. López habría recibido un mensaje amenazante. El autor del mensaje le habría advertido que sabía dónde vivía y que iría allí a menos que despidiera a uno de sus empleados sin remplazarlo. El 3 de febrero de 2013, el Sr. Miguel Flores Leonardo, sobreviviente de una presunta desaparición forzada e hijo de un presunto desaparecido, habría afirmado que una persona asociada con él habría recibido amenazas. El autor de una de las presuntas amenazas se habría referido al Sr. Flores Leonardo.Alleged victims: 2 More details... | |
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Alleged detention in an unknown location of human rights defender. According to the information received, Mr. Zhu Chengzhi's lawyer was informed on 4 January 2013 that the human rights defender, who had previously been held in detention without an official investigation since 25 July 2012, had been given six months of 'residential surveillance' and had been transferred to a new place of detention, and that his case had been transferred back to the police from the local Procuratorate. Mr. Zhu Chengzhi's place of detention remains unknown, allegedly due to national security reasons, although his lawyer was informed the following day that he was being held in an unspecified hotel. Mr. Zhu Chengzhi was arrested on 8 June 2012 after demanding an in-depth investigation of the death of a prominent labor rights defender, Mr. Li Wangyang, on 6 June 2012. This is reportedly the first case in which Article 73 of the Criminal Procedure Law (2012 amendment) has been applied, which contains provisions to impose residential surveillance in a place other than the subject's residence. Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
07 Mar 2013 |
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Alegaciones de robo de información relacionada a presuntas desapariciones forzadas. Según la información recibida, el 29 de noviembre de 2012, la familia Guzmán Cruz habría descubierto que se habría producido un robo en su casa en la comunidad de Tarejero, estado de Michoacán. Los presuntos responsables del robo se habrían llevado documentos relacionados con la supuesta desaparición forzada durante la década de los 1970 de cinco miembros de la familia Guzmán Cruz .Alleged victims: - More details... |
27 Mar 2013 |
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Allegations of enforced disappearance of a human rights defender working on issues of land grabbing and assisting victims to speak out about their experiences. According to the information received, on 15 December 2012, Mr. Sombath Somphone was taken to a police station, before being pushed into the back seat of a vehicle by two men in civilian clothing. His whereabouts remain unknown at the time of writing the present appeal. Prior to his disappearance, Mr. Somphone was involved in trying to stop threats made by officials against people who publicly spoke up against land grabbing they experienced, during the Asia-Europe People’s Forum held in November 2012,. Mr. Somphone was calling for an investigation into these threats.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
03 Jan 2013 25 Mar 2013 10 Jun 2013 |
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Alleged arrest and continued detention of human rights defender. According to the information received, on 3 December 2012, Imam Baba Leigh, prominent Imam and supporter of the promotion and protection of human rights in Gambia, was arrested close to his home by two civilian clothed men, who reportedly identified themselves as officers of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA). The officers reportedly informed Imam Baba Leigh that he was being taken to NIA headquarters for questioning, without providing additional information. Imam Baba Leigh was reportedly detained in an unknown location by the NIA and had not been provided with access to a lawyer and to family members. It is further reported that no charges had been presented. Sources also indicate that the evening of his arrest, Imam Baba Leigh had earlier delivered a sermon at Kanifing East Mosque, during which he expressed concern at the state execution of nine prisoners in August 2012, and at other reported killings in the country. Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
19 Dec 2012 |
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Alleged unlawful arrest of members of the Asian Federation Against Involuntary Disappearances (AFAD) in Colombo. According to the information received, on 3 December 2012, at the closure event of AFAD’s Council Meeting, six persons were arrested, including two elderly women family members of the disappeared, Ane Teresa Fernando and Ariyawathi de Silva. The other persons arrested were the Secretary of the Families of the Disappeared (FOD), Wasantha Ranile Kumara; Executive Director of the Right to Life, Mr. Philip Dissanayake; a vehicle driver and a friend. Reportedly, the reason for the arrest was the presentation of a video on the recent commemoration of the anniversary of the Monument of the Disappeared in Seeduwa, held on 27 October 2012. It was further reported that Mr. Brito Fernando, President of FOD, was told that he would also be arrested on the charges of showing a video documentary against President Mahindra Rajapaksa. After the legality of the arrests were contested, the six persons were released, and Mr. Brito was not arrested.Alleged victims: 5 More details... |
12 Dec 2012 15 Feb 2013 |
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Presuntos sucesivos actos de hostigamiento e intimidación ocurridos en contra de los miembros del Comité de Familiares de Detenidos Desaparecidos “Hasta Encontrarlos”. Según las informaciones recibidas, desde el 25 de Octubre de 2010, al 25 de Octubre de 2012, las siguientes personas fueron victimas de actos de hostigamiento e intimidación por miembros de las fuerzas policiales del Estado, del Ejército y de funcionarios del Gobierno: la Sra. Janahuy Paredes Lachino, el Sr. Guillermo Jiménez Barajas, la Sra. Brenda Johana García Estrada, la Sra. Laura María Orozco Medina, la Sra. Diana de A. de la Sierra, la Sra. María Elena Barajas Mejía, la Sra. Susana Aguilar Pintor, la Sra. Bertha Corona Balderas, la Sra. Cristina Paredes, y la Sra. María Elena Medina Vargas Se alega que dichos actos se presentan como una manera de inhibir las actividades del Comité para la defensa de los derechos humanos y en particular, las relativas a la denuncia e investigación de casos de detenidos desaparecidos. Miembros de esta asociación fueron sujeto de comunicaciones anteriores (ver A/HRC/21/49, MEX 9/2012).Alleged victims: - More details... |
14 Jan 2013 |
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Alleged unfair trials before the Bangladesh International Crimes Tribunal, and involuntary disappearance of defence witness. According to the information received, Mr. Delwar Hossain Sayedee, Vice-President of Jamaat-e-Islami, Mr. Salauddin Quader Chowdhury, member of the Bangladesh National Party, Mr. Motiur Rahman Nizami, leader of Jamaat-e-Islami, Mr. Ghulam Azam, former leader of Jamaat-e-Islami, Mr. Muhammad Kamaruzzaman, Assistant Secretary-General of Jamaat-e-Islami, Mr. Ali Ahsan Mohammad Mujahid, Secretary-General of Jamaat-e-Islami, Mr. Abdul Kader Molla, Assistant Secretary-General of Jamaat-e-Islami, Mr. Mir Quasem Ali, Head and owner of Diganta Media, and Mr. Islam Azharul, Acting Secretary-General of Jamaat-e-Islami, are currently being tried. It is alleged that the trials of the above mentioned persons do not comply with international human rights law provisions regarding fair trial and due process, including serious allegations of breach of the principle of equality of arms vis-à-vis the defence teams. Defence witness Shukhoronjon Bali was abducted on 5 November 2012 by plain-clothed personnel allegedly from the ‘Detective Branch’ of the Police, and his fate and whereabouts remain unknown. This case was the subject of an earlier communication (see above, BGD 6/2012).Alleged victims: 9 More details... |
27 Nov 2012 04 Mar 2013 |
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Alleged enforced disappearance. According to the information received, on September 2012, at approximately 5:30 p.m., the car in which Messrs. Abdelaziz Al-Khayer, Iyas Ayash and Maher Tahan, all members of the National Coordination Body for Democratic Change, were travelling was allegedly stopped at an Air Force Intelligence checkpoint. The individuals were reportedly brought to one of the branches of Air Force Intelligence. The Government has allegedly denied having these individuals in custody. At the time of the present communication, the fate and whereabouts of Messrs. Al-Khayer, Ayash and Tahan were unknown.Alleged victims: 3 More details... |
24 Apr 2013 |
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Alleged mass arrest and detention of human rights defenders, judges and lawyers. According to the information received, 64 human rights defenders, including judges and lawyers, have been arrested and detained since the beginning of 2012, while the location of 56 of those detained is unknown. Most of the arrests have been reportedly carried out by state security agents in individuals’ homes, with electronic items allegedly confiscated during many of the arrests. Many of the detained are members of Al Islah (Reform and Social Guidance Association), an organization calling for peaceful political debate and greater democracy in the political system of the country. Those arrested and detained include prominent human rights lawyers Dr. Mohamed Abdullah Al Roken and Mr. Mohamed Al Mansoori, Mr. Salim Hamdoon Al Shahhi, the lawyer representing Dr. Al Roken and Mr. Al Mansoori, and judge Mr. Mohamed Dhyab Al Abdouli. It is also alleged that independent lawyer Mr. Abdulhameed Al Kumaiti has been subjected to acts of harassment, intimidation and surveillance, as a result of his legal representation of the 64 detainees. At the time of the communication, the whereabouts of Messrs. Ahmad Gaith Al Suwaidi, Rashid Mohamed Abdullah Al Roken, Abdullah Al Hajiri, Juma Darwish El Felassi, Ali Saaed Al Kindi, and Khamis Saaed Al Sam Al Zyoudi allegedly remained unknown.Alleged victims: 44 More details... |
26 Mar 2013 |
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Alleged forcible return to Jordan and imminent threat of torture. According to the information received, Mr. Ashraf Mohammad Yousef Abdulsalam was arrested and tortured at the GID headquarters in Amman, Jordan in 2010. He later joined his family and took residence in Bahrain. On 25 September 2012, he was arrested in Bahrain and allegedly forcibly returned to Jordan without further information being provided to his family on his fate or whereabouts in spite of requests thereof. Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
18 Jan 2013 |
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Alleged use of labour camps for political prisoners and pattern of human rights violations committed therein. According to the information received, labour camps, also known as kwan-li-so, for political prisoners have been in operation since the 1950s in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. It is reported that individuals who have committed or are perceived to have committed a political crime are involuntarily or forcibly taken to an interrogation facility, detained, and typically subjected to torture until a confession is obtained. After being declared guilty by the State Security Protection Agency, the detainee is either executed immediately or transferred to a prison camp. Throughout their detention, prisoners are reportedly not given a trial and are held incommunicado without notice of the charges laid down against them, nor information on the length or place of detention. According to reports, detainees have been held in harsh conditions. Prisoners, including children, have been subjected to forced labour. It is further alleged that torture and public executions are common within the camps. Reports also suggest that women have been subjected to sexual exploitation, rapes, forced abortions and killings. In at least four camps, the majority of prisoners reportedly remain in custody until their deaths. Over the past few decades, an estimated number of at least 400,000 prisoners have reportedly perished in the camps. Alleged victims: 6 More details... | |
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Posible adopción por el Congreso de la República del “Proyecto de acto legislativo por el cual se reforman los artículos 116, 152 y 221 de la Constitución Política de Colombia” (Fuero Penal Militar), el cual podría afectar seriamente el Estado de Derecho y la lucha contra la impunidad en Colombia. Alleged victims: - More details... |
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Allegations of new acts of harassment against members of the Peoples Movement Against Nuclear Energy (PMANE) and other human rights defenders. According to the information received, on 10 September 2012, law enforcement authorities brutally repressed a peaceful demonstration near the Koodankulam plant raising concerns related to adverse effects on their health and livelihoods. Women, men and children were reportedly beaten and some were subsequently admitted to hospital. Those injured included Mr. Udayakumar, Mr. Sahaya Initha, Ms. Initha, Ms. Chennammal, Ms. Jesu Ammal,. Mr. Gnanaprakasam, Mr. David, Mr. Gloudin, Mr. Jeniker, Mr. Selvan,. Mr. Joseph, Mr. Michael,. Mr. Valan, Mr. Thangasamy, Mr. Jeniker, Mr. Kennedy, Mr. Selson, Mr. Siluvai John and Mr. Jesu. Messrs. Selson, Siluvai John and Jesu were reportedly hospitalised and later transferred to an unknown location. Several demonstrators, including four minors, were arrested and charged with offences, including sedition and rioting, under which they face life imprisonment. Warrants have also been issued for the arrest of Mr. Udayakumar and his associate Mr. Pushparayan.In addition, several media personnel were injured while covering the peaceful protest. In the aftermath of the protest, the police reportedly desecrated the Lourdu Matha shrine, breaking idols and spitting and urinating inside the church. Finally, a number of peaceful protests in solidarity with PMANE took place in the following days and were repressed, most notably in Manappad, Thoothukudi district, where Mr. Anthony Samywas reportedly shot dead while peacefully demonstrating. Messrs Suseendaran, Vivekanandan and Thirumurugan were arrested while extending solidarity for students protesting of Nandanam Arts and Science College. Another protestor, Mr. Sahayam Francis, died of a heart attack after a plane belonging to the India Coastal Guards reportedly flew at a very low altitude where protestors had gathered again near the Koodankulam plant. Members of PMANE were the subject of an earlier communication (see above, case no IND 6/2012).Alleged victims: 29 More details... |
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Allégations d’exécutions extrajudiciaires, de disparitions forcées, tortures, détentions arbitraires et violences contre les femmes commises dans le contexte du conflit armé au nord du Mali. Selon les informations reçues, le 24 janvier 2012, des membres du Mouvement National pour la Libération de l’Azawad (MNLA) et du groupe islamiste Ansar Dine, auraient pris des civils en otages et se seraient servis d’eux comme boucliers humains pour attaquer le camp militaire de l’armée malienne d’Aguelhock. 153 soldats maliens auraient été faits prisonniers puis exécutés. A la suite de la prise de la ville de Gao, le 31 mars 2012, des corps dénudés auraient été découverts et des têtes de soldats auraient été suspendues au mur du camp militaire et sur le pont de Wabaria. Depuis la prise et l’occupation des villes de Gao et Tombouctou, les informations reçues indiquaient au moins 50 cas de tentatives de viols et de viols de femmes et de jeunes filles mineures commis par des membres du MNLA. En avril 2012, des militaires maliens auraient exécuté six personnes à Sévaré. Depuis le 1er mai 2012, de nombreux militaires et policiers auraient été arrêtés par la junte militaire et auraient subi des actes de tortures. Dans la nuit du 2 au 3 mai 2012, au moins 21 soldats auraient été enlevés de leur cellule au camp militaire de Kati. Au moment d’envoi de cette communication, il était ignoré où ils se trouvaient. Par ailleurs, sept soldats, auraient été toujours détenus incommunicado au camp Kati. Il s’agirait de MM. Moussa Traoré, Abidine Guindo, Boubou Sidibé, Seydou Dicko, Moh Ouatarra, Archival, et Bouba Traoré.Dans la nuit du 8 au 9 septembre 2012, 16 personnes appartenant à la Dawa, un mouvement de prêcheurs musulmans, soupçonnées d’appartenir au Mouvement pour l’unicité et le jihad en Afrique de l’Ouest, auraient été tuées au camp militaire de Diabaly. Alleged victims: 25 More details... | |
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Alleged incommunicado detention and torture of 31-year old man by Syrian security forces. According to the information received, on 15 March 2012, Mr. Bassel Khartabil, a 31-year old Palestinian who was born and raised in Syria, was arrested by Syrian security forces of the Kafr Sousseh Military Intelligence Branch as he left work in the al-Mezzeh district of Damascus. One week after his arrest, security forces reportedly briefly brought him to his home where they confiscated his computers and his files. Following inquiries by his family, the Kafr Sousseh Military Intelligence Branch allegedly confirmed the detention of Mr. Khartabil, without revealing his whereabouts, the reasons for his arrest or his state of health. According to the information received, Mr. Khartabil was last seen at the Military Intelligence Branch in Kafr Sousseh and had reportedly been tortured and ill-treated. Mr. Khartabil has allegedly not been allowed to communicate with his family and has been denied access to a lawyer.Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Allégations de détention d’un militant associatif et de disparition forcée d’un militant politique. Selon les informations reçues, le 1er juin 2012, M. René Kahukula, coordinateur général de l’association « Actions pour le Développement des Paysans Déshérités », aurait été enlevé à Bujumbura au Burundi par un commando, composé d’agents de la sécurité congolaise, agissant de concert avec des autorités burundaises. Il aurait ensuite été renvoyé par voie terrestre à Bukavu en République Démocratique du Congo, où il aurait été détenu dans les locaux de l’Agence nationale de renseignements. Il serait désormais détenu dans un cachot de la Légion Nationale d’Intervention. Son arrestation et sa détention pourraient être liées à la publication par son organisation d’un rapport dénonçant les violations des droits de l'Homme dans la région du Sud Kivu. Le 27 juin 2012, M. Diomi Ndongala, parlementaire et dirigeant du parti politique Démocratie chrétienne, aurait disparu alors qu’il se rendait à un événement organisé par son parti politique. Les sources rapportent toutefois qu’il serait actuellement détenu au secret par les services du renseignement à Kinshasa et que son état de santé serait particulièrement préoccupant. Son arrestation et sa détention seraient liés à son activité de figure de l’opposition. Alleged victims: 2 More details... | |
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Alleged mass arrests, deaths in custody and enforced disappearance. According to the information received, on 12 and 13 August 2012, security forces carried out large scale raids on houses and shops and mass arrests in Damascus. A number of those arrested have reportedly been found dead following their arrest. On 13 August 2013, at around 4:00 p.m. at least four armed men wearing uniforms forcibly entered Mr. Hayel Hamid’s surgery clinic on Yarmouk Street in Yarmouk Camp, Damascus. The men neither showed an arrest warrant nor explained the reason for Mr. Hamid’s arrest. They allegedly took him to his home and searched his house. The men then ordered him to get into the vehicle and drove away, while some of them followed in their own car. Since then, his whereabouts remained unknown. Information received indicates that the armed men belong to the Air Force Intelligence. Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Alleged detention and trial of human rights defender. According to the information received, in July 2012, Mr. Cemal Bektas, president of Yakay-der, an organization which works to clarify the circumstances of enforced disappearances and extrajudicial executions in Turkey, was accused of belonging to an armed organization under article 314/2 of the Turkish Criminal Code. He is also reportedly accused of illegal activities within the context of the inquiry against the Koma Civaken Kurdistan (KCK – Union of Communities in Kurdistan).. There was allegedly a lack of procedural safeguards during Mr. Bektas’ initial trial from 2-13 July 2012. From 1 to 9 October 2012, another hearing was allegedly scheduled to take place for Mr. Bektas who reportedly remained in detention. Mr. Bektas was the subject of an earlier communication (see A/HRC/16/44, p. 129). Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
22 Oct 2012 |
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Alleged systematic undermining of the autonomous functions and the rights to freedom of religion, culture and expression of the Tibetan Buddhist community. According to the information received, new management policies of the monasteries and patriotic re-education or legal education campaigns in the Tibet Autonomous Region have led to the closure of monasteries and the violation of freedom of religion or belief. Tibetans are allegedly restrained from observing certain religious holidays or celebrations. Furthermore, there have reportedly been 46 cases of self-immolation since 2009; about 600 Tibetans were detained after the first incident of self-immolation in Lhasa while several hundreds of Tibetans were expelled from Lhasa. There were also reports of the arrests of Tibetan pilgrims who attended a ten-day teaching - the Kalachakra Initiation- given by the Dalai Lama in India. As many as 64 Tibetan intellectuals, including artists, writers, singers and teachers were allegedly arrested for exercising their right to freedom of expression and participation in cultural life especially after March 2008. Allegedly, the whereabouts of 37 of the detained intellectuals, including artists, are unknown.Alleged victims: - More details... |
28 Sep 2012 |
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Allégations d’un usage excessif de la force et de restrictions illégitimes au droit à la liberté de réunion pacifique. Selon les informations reçues, le 5 juillet 2012, un rassemblement pacifique sur la place du 1er mai à Alger aurait été organisé par le Collectif des Familles de Disparus en Algérie (CFDA), SOS Disparus et le Comité national pour la défense des droits de chômeurs (CNDDC). La police serait intervenue et aurait violemment dispersé les manifestants qui se seraient comportés de manière pacifique. Plusieurs manifestants auraient été molestés et jetés à terre, parmi lesquels Mme Fatima Yous, présidente de l’association SOS Disparus, âgée de 78 ans. La police aurait procédé à l’arrestation de quatre personnes proches de l’association SOS disparus, MM. Hacene Ferhati, Slimane Hamitouche, Youcef Kyzra et M’barek Hamdane. Le 11 juillet 2012, une marche depuis la ville Blida vers la capitale Alger aurait été organisée par environ 30.000 gardes communaux. La manifestation aurait été violemment dispersée. Un manifestant, M. Lasfer Said, aurait reçu un certain nombre de coups au cours d’échauffourées avec la police et serait décédé le lendemain. 700 personnes auraient été arrêtées et 43 auraient reçu une convocation à comparaitre devant le tribunal de Birmandreis, le 24 octobre 2012 prochain, pour attroupement sur la voie publique, outrage envers des corps constitués et obstacle de la voie publique. Alleged victims: 6 More details... |
01 Oct 2012 |
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Alleged revocation of citizenship, arbitrary detention and enforced disappearance of human rights defenders. According to the information received, Mr. Sheick Mohammad Abdel Razzak Al-Sadick, Dr. Ali Hussein Al-Hamadi, Dr. Shahin Abdallah Al-Huwsseni, Mr. Hussein Mounif Al-Jaberi, Mr. Hassan Mounif Al-Jaberi, Mr. Ibrahim Hassan Marzouki and Mr. Ahmed Gheith Sweidi, all members of the Islah Association, have had their UAE nationality revoked and, as a result of no longer having UAE nationality, have been detained. It is reported that some of the subjects of this urgent appeal had signed a petition which called for reforms of the legislature, including electoral reforms. It is alleged that another member of Islah, Dr. Ahmed Yousef Al-Zaabie, was arrested for obstructing the police when one of the seven got arrested, and that he was released on bail on 17 April 2012, but his family had not heard from him since his alleged release. The Chairman of the Islah Association, Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Kayed Al-Qasimi, was arrested on 20 April 2012 and is reportedly held in solitary confinement. Furthermore, the whereabouts of Mr. Saleh Al-Dhufairi, a member of Islah who allegedly was arrested on 29 April, remained unknown. Alleged victims: 10 More details... | |
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Alleged threats and harassment against a human rights defender and his family and the alleged arbitrary detention or enforced disappearance of a number of his relatives and supporters. According to the information received, Mr Chen Guangcheng and his family have been under extralegal house arrest since September 2010, until Mr. Chen Guangcheng´s alleged escape on 22 April 2012. Reportedly, on 26 April 2012, a group of men attempted to break into the home of Mr. Chen Guangfu, brother of Mr. Chen Guangcheng. Reports indicate that Mr. Chen Guangfu was detained before being subsequently released and forbidden from leaving his village. Mr. Chen Guangfu’s son, Mr. Chen Kegui, is allegedly in custody in the Yinan County Detention Centre. Furthermore, on 28 April, Messrs. Chen Guangcun and Chen Hua, both cousins of Mr. Chen Guangcheng, were reportedly arrested. Their fate and whereabouts allegedly remained unclear. On 3 May 2012, Mr. Jiang Tianyong was allegedly detained and beaten after attempting to visit Mr. Chen Guangcheng in hospital. It is further alleged that Mr. Chen Guangcheng's wife, Ms. Yuan Weijing, was harassed and threatened following her husband's alleged escape. Alleged victims: 7 More details... |
27 Aug 2012 |
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Presunta desaparición forzada. Según las informaciones recibidas, a las 3:30 de la tarde del 18 de abril de 2012, el Sr. Hernán Henry Díaz habría comunicado a su pareja sentimental por mensaje telefónico que estaba en el corregimiento de Puerto Vega. Este mensaje sería la última noticia que se conocería del Sr. Díaz y, su destino y paradero continuarían desconocidos. El Sr. Díaz es Vicepresidente de la Asociación Campesina del Sur Oriente de Putumayo (ACSOMAYO), integrante de la Mesa Departamental de Organizaciones Sociales, Campesinas, Afrodescendientes e Indígenas del Departamento de Putumayo, miembro de la Federación Nacional Sindical Unitaria Agropecuaria (FENSUAGRO) y dirigente del movimiento de la “Marcha Patriótica”. Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
22 May 2012 |
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Presuntos actos de hostigamiento e intimidación. Según la información recibida, el 8 de marzo de 2012, el Comité de Familiares de Detenidos Desaparecidos “Hasta Encontrarlos” inició una campana titulada “Campaña Nacional Contra la Guerra de Felipe Calderón por la Justicia y Castigo a los Criminales de Estado”. El día 10 de abril, la Policía Federal habría tomado fotografías a activistas que se encontraban distribuyendo información sobre dicha campaña en Michoacán. Se informa que hubo actos de hostigamiento e intimidación. El 12 de abril, un individuo se habría acercado a un activista durante otro acto de la asociación, quien presuntamente se encontraba distribuyendo información sobre la campaña, agarrándole con violencia, amenazándole y exigiendo que se identificase. Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Allegations of arbitrary arrest, incommunicado detention and possible enforced disappearances. According to the information received, on 15 March 2012, Mr. Rudy Uthman, a journalist and human rights activist, was arrested by members of the Syrian Air Force Intelligence in Damascus as he was taking part in a protest. Since his arrest, he had allegedly been held in incommunicado detention in an unknown location. On 17 March 2012, Mr. Saleh Shameya, a lawyer, member of the board and head of the legal department of the National Human Rights Organisation-Syria (NOHR-S) in Idleb, was reportedly arrested while observing a peaceful assembly in Idleb. Mr. Shameya, who has worked as a human rights defender, and has denounced conditions of detention in Syria, was reportedly arrested by the Syrian Intelligence Service Mukhabarat. His arrest took place in the context of a military operation against the demonstrators. Mr. Shameya had been held in incommunicado detention in an unknown location since his arrest Alleged victims: 2 More details... | |
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Allegations of excessive use of force against peaceful protestors and undue restrictions on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and expression. According to the information received, law enforcement authorities have repeatedly used excessive force against peaceful demonstrators protesting against the increase of fuel prices, the Employees’ Pension Benefits Fund Bill, and alleged attacks against women belonging to minorities by the military. Human rights and political activists were also prevented by law enforcement authorities from participating in a peaceful protest organized by a platform of civil society organizations working on cases of disappearances and abduction. Media organizations staging a peaceful protest which called for the authorities to investigate into attacks over the past years on media personnel and institutions, were forced to change the venue of their protest, whereas counter-protestors (pro-government groups), some armed with clubs, could demonstrate at the initial venue. Reportedly, the military unduly requires advance notification prior to any meetings, and attends meetings to which it was not invited with a view to intimidating the participants. Alleged victims: 3 More details... | |
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Alleged police harassment of two human rights defenders and confiscation of strictly confidential information on alleged human rights violations. According to the information received, Messrs. Anton Ryhzov and Igor Kalyapin are both affiliated with the Interregional Committee against Torture and the Joint Mobile Group, a coalition of human rights defenders who travel to Chechnya on a rotating basis in order to investigate allegations of torture and enforced disappearances. On 21 January 2012, Mr. Anton Ryzhov was reportedly detained for several hours by the Nizhny Novgorod transport police. During his detention, it is alleged that he was questioned about his human rights work and photographed. Strictly confidential information on alleged human rights violations were confiscated. On 18 January 2012, Mr. Igor Kalyapin was reportedly informed that the Chechen special police forces had submitted a request to the Chechen investigative authorities for a criminal case to be opened against him for the alleged disclosure of State secrets. Alleged victims: 2 More details... |
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Presunto atentado contra la vida de una defensora de derechos humanos. Según las informaciones recibidas, el 3 de febrero de 2012, la Sra. Norma Esther Andrade, maestra y cofundadora y Presidente honoraria de la organización Nuestras Hijas de Regreso a Casa (NHRC), habría sido atacada en su nuevo domicilio en la ciudad de México por una persona desconocida. La Sra. Andrade habría recibido tratamiento en el hospital por heridas recibidas en el cuello y en la mandíbula. La Sra. Andrade se habría trasladado fuera de la Ciudad Juárez donde vivía previamente después de sufrir otro atentado contra su vida el 2 de diciembre de 2011. La Sra. Andrade fue objeto de dos comunicaciones anteriores, el 4 de junio de 2008 (ver A/HRC/10/12/Add.1, para 1736) y el 6 de enero de 2012 (ver arriba, MEX 30/2011).Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
06 Nov 2012 |
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Alleged arrests of several journalists and bloggers. According to the information received, starting on 28 December 2011 and throughout January 2012, several journalists and bloggers have been arrested in the Islamic Republic of Iran, including Mr. Esmail Jafari, journalist, labour and human rights activist, and writer of the Rah-e Mardom (Voice of the People) blog; Mr. Ehsan Houshmand, sociologist and journalist who has written about ethnic minorities in Iran; Ms. Fatemeh Kheradmand, journalist for Gozaresh Sanat Chap who writes about social issues; Mr. Said Madani, sociologist, political activist and journalist; Mr. Mehdi Khazali, editor of the Baran blog where he has written critical articles about the Government and human rights violations; Ms. Simin Nematollahi, contributor to Majzoon-e Noor, a website affiliated with the Nematollahi Gonabadi Sufi order; Ms. Parastoo Dokouhaki, blogger for Zan-nevsht, women’s rights activist, and former journalist with the now banned magazine Zanan (Women); Mr. Peyman Pakmehr, editor of the Tabriz News website; Ms. Marzieh Rasouli, a journalist who has worked for newspapers including Shargh and Etemad; Mr. Said Razavi Faghih, student leader and journalist; Mr. Sahamoldin Bourghani, journalist for news website Irdiplomacy; Mr. Shahram Manouchehri, journalist and contributor to social networking website u24, whose fate and whereabouts are reportedly unknown; Mr. Mohammad Soleimaninia, translator, journalist, director of u24, and creator and host of the websites of many non-governmental organisations and Iranian intellectuals; Mr. Hassan Fathi; Mr. Farshad Ghorbanpour; and Mr. Arash Sadeghi.Alleged victims: 14 More details... | |
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Alleged shooting and subsequent arbitrary arrest and incommunicado detention of pro-democracy activist. According to the information received, Mr. Mohamed Anwar Dabbas was severely wounded when shot in the upper body during a peaceful protest in Daraya, near Damascus, on 1 January 2012. It is reported that he was under anaesthesia and about to enter the operating room when a group of unknown individuals dressed in plain clothes arrived and took him away. Sources indicate that these individuals and their vehicles were recognised as belonging to the Air Force Intelligence. Mr. Mohamed Anwar Dabbas has not been heard from since he was taken from the hospital. Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Presunto proceso penal iniciado contra un juez. Según las informaciones recibidas, el Juez Baltasar Garzón, que ha sido suspendido de sus funciones en mayo de 2010, estaría siendo sometido a un proceso penal por el Tribunal Supremo de España como consecuencia de su decisión, en 2008, de admitir a trámite e investigar denuncias de supuestas desapariciones forzadas, torturas y ejecuciones que habrían tenido lugar entre 1936 y 1951 en España. El Juez Garzón habría establecido su competencia para conocer del asunto en aplicación de los principios de imprescriptibilidad y no amnistiabilidad de los crímenes contra la humanidad. Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
13 Mar 2012 |
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Presuntos actos de hostigamiento e intimidación. Según las informaciones recibidas, el 19 de diciembre de 2011, se publicó en un periódico un reportaje sobre el Comité de Familiares de Detenidos Desaparecidos “Hasta Encontrarlos”. En dicho reportaje, la Sra. Elena Barajas Mejía, un miembro de la organización, denunció la presunta desaparición forzada de un familiar. El 21 de diciembre de 2011, una camioneta se habría estacionado en varios puntos diferentes cerca del domicilio de la Sra. Barajas Mejía. El 15 de enero de 2012, un familiar de la Sra. Barajas Mejía y otro individuo habrían sido seguidos por una camioneta. El 18 de enero de 2012, se habría intentado interponer una denuncia ante la Procuraduría General de Justicia del Estado de Michoacán, pero no habría sido aceptada. Se habría entregado un documento al Procurador del Estado de Michoacán, pidiendo las medidas necesarias para garantizar la seguridad de la Sra. Barajas Mejía y de los demás miembros de la organización. Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
02 Jul 2012 16 Apr 2013 |
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Alleged restrictions of right to freedom of movement. According to the information received, in 2004, Mr. Parvez Imroz’s passport expired. He applied for a new one but he has not been issued with travel documents or given an explanation. In 2006, he was unable to travel to France to accept the Ludovic Trarieux Human Rights Prize for lawyers working on human rights. In 2009, Mr. Imroz launched a campaign entitled “Campaign for Right to Travel”. Mr. Imroz has reportedly been unable to participate in the activities of the Asian Federation Against Involuntary Disappearances (AFAD). In 2010, Mr. Imroz was allegedly unable to attend the Fourth AFAD Congress. In November 2011, he was reportedly unable to attend activities of the International Coalition Against Enforced Disappearances in Geneva, Switzerland, and an AFAD Council Meeting in Bangsaen, Thailand.Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Presunto atentado y amenazas contra integrantes de la organización Nuestras Hijas de Regreso a Casa (NHRC). Según las informaciones recibidas, el 2 de diciembre de 2011, la Sra. Norma Esther Andrade, maestra y cofundadora y Presidente honoraria de la NHRC habría sido agredida frente a su domicilio en Ciudad Juárez. Un hombre desconocido se habría acercado mientras que se dirigía a su coche con sus dos nietos menores de edad y le habría disparado antes de huir La Sra. Andrade y su familia, así como el personal del NHRC, habrían sido objeto repetido de amenazas desde junio de 2002 hasta la fecha. Desde febrero de 2011, las Sras. María Luisa García Andrade y Marisela Ortiz, cofundadora de NHRC, habitan fuera de Ciudad Juárez por razones de seguridad. El día 30 de setiembre de 2011, la Sra. García Andrade habría presentado una denuncia a las autoridades federales tras recibir una amenaza por teléfono. Unos días después, habría recibido una amenaza de muerte en su contra y contra su familia por medio de un conocido. Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
22 Feb 2012 |
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Allegations of detention of and acts of intimidation against a group of human rights and political activists who were planning to attend a peaceful protest in Jaffna on the occasion of Human Rights Day. According to the information received, on 10 December 2011, 42 human rights and political activists from the south of the country were prevented by security forces from joining a peaceful protest in Jaffna to mark Human Rights Day. They were detained for a couple of hours, and their materials confiscated and never returned. A number of activists also faced acts of intimidation from police officers. Alleged victims: - More details... |
23 Dec 2013 |
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Allegations of surveillance and intimidation, arbitrary arrest and detention and unlawful raids. According to the information received, on 15 November 2011, Ms. Jestina Mukoko was followed around greater Harare by an unidentified man driving a car of a type which may be owned by, or associated with, State agents. The intimidation of Ms. Mukoko may form part of a pattern of harassment against human rights defenders in Zimbabwe in the context of the forthcoming elections. Ms. Mukoko may be at risk of enforced disappearance. Mr. Fadzai December and Ms. Molly Chimhanda, project officers of the Media Monitoring Project of Zimbabwe (MMPZ) and Mr. Gilbert Mabusa, member of the MMPZ are reportedly in detention at Gwanda Remand Prison as a consequence of their activities in the promotion and protection of human rights, namely the right to freedom of opinion and expression. Their charges are reportedly linked to a workshop organized by the MMPZ on 24 November 2011. Reportedly, Harare police officers raided the MMPZ premises, confiscated materials belonging to the organization and arrested MMPZ Project Coordinator Mr. Andrew Moyse.Alleged victims: 4 More details... | |
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Supuestos asesinatos y secuestros de integrantes del Movimiento por la Paz con Justicia y Dignidad. Según las informaciones recibidas, el 6 de octubre de 2011, el Sr. Pedro Leyva Domínguez habría sido asesinado en el interior de su domicilio ubicado en la comunidad indígena de Santa María Ostula, Municipio de Aquila, estado de Michoacán. El 28 de noviembre de 2011, el Sr. Nepomuceno Moreno Núñez habría recibido varios disparos cuando conducía su vehículo en Hermosillo, en el estado de Sonora. El Sr. Moreno Núñez y su familia habrían recibido amenazas de muerte en octubre 2011. El 7 de diciembre 2011, el cuerpo sin vida del Sr. Trinidad de la Cruz Crisóforo habría sido encontrado en el municipio de Aquila. El 6 de diciembre de 2011, la Sra. Eva Alarcón Ortiz y el Sr. Marcial Bautista habrían sido secuestrados por hombres armados cuando se dirigían en autobús hacia México Distrito Federal. El paradero del Sr. Bautista Valle y la Sra. Alarcón Ortiz seguiría siendo desconocido. Alleged victims: 5 More details... | |
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On 21 October 2011, the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism, the Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, the Vice-Chair of the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention and Chair-Rapporteur of the Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances sent a letter to Malawi related to their joint study on global practices in relation to secret detention in the context of countering terrorism (A/HRC/13/42). The joint study was part of a consultative process with States. In the same spirit of cooperation, the mandate holders/experts would like to continue engaging with States in ensuring appropriate follow-up to the joint study. In this context, they invited Malawi to provide them with information on measures taken to investigate the allegations contained in the joint study and if found true, to rectify the situation in compliance with international human rights norms and standards; to implement the related recommendations; and to provide any other relevant information.Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Presuntos actos intimidatorios contra familiares de personas desaparecidas. Según las informaciones recibidas, el 12 de septiembre de 2011, la familia Muñoz habría interpuesto una denuncia ante la Procuraduría General de la República en relación con la posible desaparición forzada de ocho miembros de su familia que habría ocurrido el 19 de junio de 2011 en el Municipio de Cuauhtémoc, Chihuahua. El 13 de septiembre de 2011, un desconocido habría llamado a la casa de la familia Muñoz y habría preguntado por una de esas ocho personas y habría dicho que “había sido detenido por robo y fraude”. El 26 de septiembre de 2011, un desconocido habría llamado y preguntado de nuevo por esa para saber “si seguía desaparecido”. A continuación el desconocido habría preguntado “y a ti ¿no te da miedo que te desaparezcan?”. Cuando la persona que contestó el teléfono explicó que no era de la familia, el desconocido le habría hablado en lenguaje ofensivo y luego habría colgado.Alleged victims: 7 More details... | |
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On 21 October 2011, the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism, the Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, the Vice-Chair of the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention and Chair-Rapporteur of the Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances sent a letter to Albania related to their joint study on global practices in relation to secret detention in the context of countering terrorism (A/HRC/13/42). The joint study was part of a consultative process with States. In the same spirit of cooperation, the mandate holders/experts would like to continue engaging with States in ensuring appropriate follow-up to the joint study. In this context, they invited Albania to provide them with information on measures taken to investigate the allegations contained in the joint study and if found true, to rectify the situation in compliance with international human rights norms and standards; to implement the related recommendations; and to provide any other relevant informationAlleged victims: - More details... | |
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Alleged arrest and harassment of human rights defenders working on issues related to enforced disappearances. According to the information received, on 4 October 2011, Mr. Kemal Aydin, Yakay-der’s spokesperson, and Mr. Selahattin Tekin, a member of Yakay-der’s Board Council, were arrested in Istanbul along with 96 other individuals. On 11 October 2011, Mr. Cemal Bektas, President of Yakay-der and brother of a disappeared person, was reportedly arrested when leaving Yakay-der’s offices after returning to Istanbul from Diyarbakir, where he had been when his two colleagues were allegedly arrested. On 15 October 2011, Ms. Nahide Ormani, a member of the Mothers for Peace, was reportedly arrested in the District of Slopi. The members of Yakay-der and Mothers for Peace have reportedly been subjected to harassment from the authorities in the past.Alleged victims: 4 More details... |
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On 21 October 2011, the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism, the Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, the Vice-Chair of the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention and Chair-Rapporteur of the Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances sent a letter to Zimbabwe related to their joint study on global practices in relation to secret detention in the context of countering terrorism (A/HRC/13/42). The joint study was part of a consultative process with States. In the same spirit of cooperation, the mandate holders/experts would like to continue engaging with States in ensuring appropriate follow-up to the joint study. In this context, they invited Zimbabwe to provide them with information on measures taken to investigate the allegations contained in the joint study and if found true, to rectify the situation in compliance with international human rights norms and standards; to implement the related recommendations; and to provide any other relevant information.Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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On 21 October 2011, the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism, the Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, the Vice-Chair of the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention and Chair-Rapporteur of the Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances sent a letter to Yemen related to their joint study on global practices in relation to secret detention in the context of countering terrorism (A/HRC/13/42). The joint study was part of a consultative process with States. In the same spirit of cooperation, the mandate holders/experts would like to continue engaging with States in ensuring appropriate follow-up to the joint study. In this context, they invited Yemen to provide them with information on measures taken to investigate the allegations contained in the joint study and if found true, to rectify the situation in compliance with international human rights norms and standards; to implement the related recommendations; and to provide any other relevant information.Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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On 21 October 2011, the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism, the Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, the Vice-Chair of the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention and Chair-Rapporteur of the Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances sent a letter to Uzbekistan related to their joint study on global practices in relation to secret detention in the context of countering terrorism (A/HRC/13/42). The joint study was part of a consultative process with States. In the same spirit of cooperation, the mandate holders/experts would like to continue engaging with States in ensuring appropriate follow-up to the joint study. In this context, they invited Uzbekistan to provide them with information on measures taken to investigate the allegations contained in the joint study and if found true, to rectify the situation in compliance with international human rights norms and standards; to implement the related recommendations; and to provide any other relevant information.Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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On 21 October 2011, the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism, the Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, the Vice-Chair of the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention and Chair-Rapporteur of the Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances sent a letter to the United States of America related to their joint study on global practices in relation to secret detention in the context of countering terrorism (A/HRC/13/42). The joint study was part of a consultative process with States. In the same spirit of cooperation, the mandate holders/experts would like to continue engaging with States in ensuring appropriate follow-up to the joint study. In this context, they invited the United States of America to provide them with information on measures taken to investigate the allegations contained in the joint study and if found true, to rectify the situation in compliance with international human rights norms and standards; to implement the related recommendations; and to provide any other relevant information.Alleged victims: - More details... |
09 May 2012 |
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On 21 October 2011, the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism, the Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, the Vice-Chair of the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention and Chair-Rapporteur of the Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances sent a letter to the United Republic of Tanzania related to their joint study on global practices in relation to secret detention in the context of countering terrorism (A/HRC/13/42). The joint study was part of a consultative process with States. In the same spirit of cooperation, the mandate holders/experts would like to continue engaging with States in ensuring appropriate follow-up to the joint study. In this context, they invited the United Republic of Tanzania to provide them with information on measures taken to investigate the allegations contained in the joint study and if found true, to rectify the situation in compliance with international human rights norms and standards; to implement the related recommendations; and to provide any other relevant information.Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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On 21 October 2011, the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism, the Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, the Vice-Chair of the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention and Chair-Rapporteur of the Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances sent a letter to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland related to their joint study on global practices in relation to secret detention in the context of countering terrorism (A/HRC/13/42). The joint study was part of a consultative process with States. In the same spirit of cooperation, the mandate holders/experts would like to continue engaging with States in ensuring appropriate follow-up to the joint study. In this context, they invited the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to provide them with information on measures taken to investigate the allegations contained in the joint study and if found true, to rectify the situation in compliance with international human rights norms and standards; to implement the related recommendations; and to provide any other relevant information.Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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On 21 October 2011, the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism, the Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, the Vice-Chair of the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention and Chair-Rapporteur of the Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances sent a letter to the United Arab Emirates related to their joint study on global practices in relation to secret detention in the context of countering terrorism (A/HRC/13/42). The joint study was part of a consultative process with States. In the same spirit of cooperation, the mandate holders/experts would like to continue engaging with States in ensuring appropriate follow-up to the joint study. In this context, they invited the United Arab Emirates to provide them with information on measures taken to investigate the allegations contained in the joint study and if found true, to rectify the situation in compliance with international human rights norms and standards; to implement the related recommendations; and to provide any other relevant information.Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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On 21 October 2011, the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism, the Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, the Vice-Chair of the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention and Chair-Rapporteur of the Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances sent a letter to Uganda related to their joint study on global practices in relation to secret detention in the context of countering terrorism (A/HRC/13/42). The joint study was part of a consultative process with States. In the same spirit of cooperation, the mandate holders/experts would like to continue engaging with States in ensuring appropriate follow-up to the joint study. In this context, they invited Uganda to provide them with information on measures taken to investigate the allegations contained in the joint study and if found true, to rectify the situation in compliance with international human rights norms and standards; to implement the related recommendations; and to provide any other relevant information.Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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On 21 October 2011, the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism, the Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, the Vice-Chair of the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention and Chair-Rapporteur of the Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances sent a letter to Turkmenistan related to their joint study on global practices in relation to secret detention in the context of countering terrorism (A/HRC/13/42). The joint study was part of a consultative process with States. In the same spirit of cooperation, the mandate holders/experts would like to continue engaging with States in ensuring appropriate follow-up to the joint study. In this context, they invited Turkmenistan to provide them with information on measures taken to investigate the allegations contained in the joint study and if found true, to rectify the situation in compliance with international human rights norms and standards; to implement the related recommendations; and to provide any other relevant information.Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Le 21 octobre 2011, le Rapporteur spécial sur la promotion et la protection des droits de l’homme et des libertés fondamentales dans le cadre de la lutte antiterroriste, le Rapporteur spécial sur la torture et autres peines ou traitements cruels, inhumains ou dégradants, le Vice-Présidente du Groupe de travail sur la détention arbitraire, et le Président-Rapporteur du Groupe de travail sur les disparitions forcées ou involontaires ont envoyé une lettre à la Tunisie en relation avec leur étude conjointe sur les pratiques globales liées à la détention secrète dans le contexte de la lutte antiterroriste (A/HRC/13/42). L'étude conjointe a fait partie d'un processus consultatif avec les Etats Membres. Dans un même esprit de coopération, les titulaires de mandats/experts voudraient continuer à s'engager avec les Etats en assurant un suivi approprié à l'étude conjointe. Dans ce contexte, ils ont invité la Tunisie à leur fournir des informations sur les mesures prises pour enquêter sur les allégations contenues dans l'étude conjointe et, si avérées, pour rectifier la situation en conformité avec les normes et standards internationaux en matière de droits de l'homme ; ainsi que pour mettre en œuvre les recommandations qui y sont associées. La Tunisie a également été invitée à leur fournir toute autre information pertinente.Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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On 21 October 2011, the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism, the Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, the Vice-Chair of the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention and Chair-Rapporteur of the Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances sent a letter to Thailand related to their joint study on global practices in relation to secret detention in the context of countering terrorism (A/HRC/13/42). The joint study was part of a consultative process with States. In the same spirit of cooperation, the mandate holders/experts would like to continue engaging with States in ensuring appropriate follow-up to the joint study. In this context, they invited Thailand to provide them with information on measures taken to investigate the allegations contained in the joint study and if found true, to rectify the situation in compliance with international human rights norms and standards; to implement the related recommendations; and to provide any other relevant information.Alleged victims: - More details... |
30 Nov 2011 |
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On 21 October 2011, the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism, the Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, the Vice-Chair of the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention and Chair-Rapporteur of the Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances sent a letter to the Syrian Arab Republic related to their joint study on global practices in relation to secret detention in the context of countering terrorism (A/HRC/13/42). The joint study was part of a consultative process with States. In the same spirit of cooperation, the mandate holders/experts would like to continue engaging with States in ensuring appropriate follow-up to the joint study. In this context, they invited the Syrian Arab Republic to provide them with information on measures taken to investigate the allegations contained in the joint study and if found true, to rectify the situation in compliance with international human rights norms and standards; to implement the related recommendations; and to provide any other relevant information.Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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On 21 October 2011, the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism, the Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, the Vice-Chair of the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention and Chair-Rapporteur of the Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances sent a letter to Sweden related to their joint study on global practices in relation to secret detention in the context of countering terrorism (A/HRC/13/42). The joint study was part of a consultative process with States. In the same spirit of cooperation, the mandate holders/experts would like to continue engaging with States in ensuring appropriate follow-up to the joint study. In this context, they invited Sweden to provide them with information on measures taken to investigate the allegations contained in the joint study and if found true, to rectify the situation in compliance with international human rights norms and standards; to implement the related recommendations; and to provide any other relevant information.Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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On 21 October 2011, the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism, the Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, the Vice-Chair of the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention and Chair-Rapporteur of the Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances sent a letter to Sudan related to their joint study on global practices in relation to secret detention in the context of countering terrorism (A/HRC/13/42). The joint study was part of a consultative process with States. In the same spirit of cooperation, the mandate holders/experts would like to continue engaging with States in ensuring appropriate follow-up to the joint study. In this context, they invited Sudan to provide them with information on measures taken to investigate the allegations contained in the joint study and if found true, to rectify the situation in compliance with international human rights norms and standards; to implement the related recommendations; and to provide any other relevant information.Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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On 21 October 2011, the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism, the Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, the Vice-Chair of the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention and Chair-Rapporteur of the Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances sent a letter to Sri Lanka related to their joint study on global practices in relation to secret detention in the context of countering terrorism (A/HRC/13/42). The joint study was part of a consultative process with States. In the same spirit of cooperation, the mandate holders/experts would like to continue engaging with States in ensuring appropriate follow-up to the joint study. In this context, they invited Sri Lanka to provide them with information on measures taken to investigate the allegations contained in the joint study and if found true, to rectify the situation in compliance with international human rights norms and standards; to implement the related recommendations; and to provide any other relevant informationAlleged victims: - More details... | |
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On 21 October 2011, the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism, the Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, the Vice-Chair of the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention and Chair-Rapporteur of the Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances sent a letter to Somalia related to their joint study on global practices in relation to secret detention in the context of countering terrorism (A/HRC/13/42). The joint study was part of a consultative process with States. In the same spirit of cooperation, the mandate holders/experts would like to continue engaging with States in ensuring appropriate follow-up to the joint study. In this context, they invited Somalia to provide them with information on measures taken to investigate the allegations contained in the joint study and if found true, to rectify the situation in compliance with international human rights norms and standards; to implement the related recommendations; and to provide any other relevant informationAlleged victims: - More details... | |
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On 21 October 2011, the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism, the Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, the Vice-Chair of the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention and Chair-Rapporteur of the Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances sent a letter to Saudi Arabia related to their joint study on global practices in relation to secret detention in the context of countering terrorism (A/HRC/13/42). The joint study was part of a consultative process with States. In the same spirit of cooperation, the mandate holders/experts would like to continue engaging with States in ensuring appropriate follow-up to the joint study. In this context, they invited Saudi Arabia to provide them with information on measures taken to investigate the allegations contained in the joint study and if found true, to rectify the situation in compliance with international human rights norms and standards; to implement the related recommendations; and to provide any other relevant informationAlleged victims: - More details... | |
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On 21 October 2011, the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism, the Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, the Vice-Chair of the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention and Chair-Rapporteur of the Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances sent a letter to the Russian Federation related to their joint study on global practices in relation to secret detention in the context of countering terrorism (A/HRC/13/42). The joint study was part of a consultative process with States. In the same spirit of cooperation, the mandate holders/experts would like to continue engaging with States in ensuring appropriate follow-up to the joint study. In this context, they invited the Russian Federation to provide them with information on measures taken to investigate the allegations contained in the joint study and if found true, to rectify the situation in compliance with international human rights norms and standards; to implement the related recommendations; and to provide any other relevant informationAlleged victims: - More details... | |
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Le 21 octobre 2011, le Rapporteur spécial sur la promotion et la protection des droits de l’homme et des libertés fondamentales dans le cadre de la lutte antiterroriste, le Rapporteur spécial sur la torture et autres peines ou traitements cruels, inhumains ou dégradants, le Vice-Présidente du Groupe de travail sur la détention arbitraire, et le Président-Rapporteur du Groupe de travail sur les disparitions forcées ou involontaires ont envoyé une lettre à la Roumanie en relation avec leur étude conjointe sur les pratiques globales liées à la détention secrète dans le contexte de la lutte antiterroriste (A/HRC/13/42). L'étude conjointe a fait partie d'un processus consultatif avec les Etats Membres. Dans un même esprit de coopération, les titulaires de mandats/experts voudraient continuer à s'engager avec les Etats en assurant un suivi approprié à l'étude conjointe. Dans ce contexte, ils ont invité la Roumanie à leur fournir des informations sur les mesures prises pour enquêter sur les allégations contenues dans l'étude conjointe et, si avérées, pour rectifier la situation en conformité avec les normes et standards internationaux en matière de droits de l'homme ; ainsi que pour mettre en œuvre les recommandations qui y sont associées. La Roumanie a également été invitée à leur fournir toute autre information pertinente.Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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On 21 October 2011, the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism, the Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, the Vice-Chair of the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention and Chair-Rapporteur of the Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances sent a letter to Poland related to their joint study on global practices in relation to secret detention in the context of countering terrorism (A/HRC/13/42). The joint study was part of a consultative process with States. In the same spirit of cooperation, the mandate holders/experts would like to continue engaging with States in ensuring appropriate follow-up to the joint study. In this context, they invited Poland to provide them with information on measures taken to investigate the allegations contained in the joint study and if found true, to rectify the situation in compliance with international human rights norms and standards; to implement the related recommendations; and to provide any other relevant informationAlleged victims: - More details... | |
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On 21 October 2011, the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism, the Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, the Vice-Chair of the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention and Chair-Rapporteur of the Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances sent a letter to the Philippines related to their joint study on global practices in relation to secret detention in the context of countering terrorism (A/HRC/13/42). The joint study was part of a consultative process with States. In the same spirit of cooperation, the mandate holders/experts would like to continue engaging with States in ensuring appropriate follow-up to the joint study. In this context, they invited the Philippines to provide them with information on measures taken to investigate the allegations contained in the joint study and if found true, to rectify the situation in compliance with international human rights norms and standards; to implement the related recommendations; and to provide any other relevant informationAlleged victims: - More details... | |
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On 21 October 2011, the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism, the Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, the Vice-Chair of the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention and Chair-Rapporteur of the Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances sent a letter to Pakistan related to their joint study on global practices in relation to secret detention in the context of countering terrorism (A/HRC/13/42). The joint study was part of a consultative process with States. In the same spirit of cooperation, the mandate holders/experts would like to continue engaging with States in ensuring appropriate follow-up to the joint study. In this context, they invited Pakistan to provide them with information on measures taken to investigate the allegations contained in the joint study and if found true, to rectify the situation in compliance with international human rights norms and standards; to implement the related recommendations; and to provide any other relevant informationAlleged victims: - More details... | |
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On 21 October 2011, the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism, the Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, the Vice-Chair of the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention and Chair-Rapporteur of the Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances sent a letter to the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia related to their joint study on global practices in relation to secret detention in the context of countering terrorism (A/HRC/13/42). The joint study was part of a consultative process with States. In the same spirit of cooperation, the mandate holders/experts would like to continue engaging with States in ensuring appropriate follow-up to the joint study. In this context, they invited the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia to provide them with information on measures taken to investigate the allegations contained in the joint study and if found true, to rectify the situation in compliance with international human rights norms and standards; to implement the related recommendations; and to provide any other relevant information.Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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On 21 October 2011, the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism, the Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, the Vice-Chair of the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention and Chair-Rapporteur of the Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances sent a letter to Nepal related to their joint study on global practices in relation to secret detention in the context of countering terrorism (A/HRC/13/42). The joint study was part of a consultative process with States. In the same spirit of cooperation, the mandate holders/experts would like to continue engaging with States in ensuring appropriate follow-up to the joint study. In this context, they invited Nepal to provide them with information on measures taken to investigate the allegations contained in the joint study and if found true, to rectify the situation in compliance with international human rights norms and standards; to implement the related recommendations; and to provide any other relevant information.Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Le 21 octobre 2011, le Rapporteur spécial sur la promotion et la protection des droits de l’homme et des libertés fondamentales dans le cadre de la lutte antiterroriste, le Rapporteur spécial sur la torture et autres peines ou traitements cruels, inhumains ou dégradants, le Vice-Présidente du Groupe de travail sur la détention arbitraire, et le Président-Rapporteur du Groupe de travail sur les disparitions forcées ou involontaires ont envoyé une lettre au Maroc en relation avec leur étude conjointe sur les pratiques globales liées à la détention secrète dans le contexte de la lutte antiterroriste (A/HRC/13/42). L'étude conjointe a fait partie d'un processus consultatif avec les Etats Membres. Dans un même esprit de coopération, les titulaires de mandats/experts voudraient continuer à s'engager avec les Etats en assurant un suivi approprié à l'étude conjointe. Dans ce contexte, ils ont invité le Maroc à leur fournir des informations sur les mesures prises pour enquêter sur les allégations contenues dans l'étude conjointe et, si avérées, pour rectifier la situation en conformité avec les normes et standards internationaux en matière de droits de l'homme ; ainsi que pour mettre en œuvre les recommandations qui y sont associées. Le Maroc a également été invité à leur fournir toute autre information pertinente.Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Le 21 octobre 2011, le Rapporteur spécial sur la promotion et la protection des droits de l’homme et des libertés fondamentales dans le cadre de la lutte antiterroriste, le Rapporteur spécial sur la torture et autres peines ou traitements cruels, inhumains ou dégradants, le Vice-Présidente du Groupe de travail sur la détention arbitraire, et le Président-Rapporteur du Groupe de travail sur les disparitions forcées ou involontaires ont envoyé une lettre à la Mauritanie en relation avec leur étude conjointe sur les pratiques globales liées à la détention secrète dans le contexte de la lutte antiterroriste (A/HRC/13/42). L'étude conjointe a fait partie d'un processus consultatif avec les Etats Membres. Dans un même esprit de coopération, les titulaires de mandats/experts voudraient continuer à s'engager avec les Etats en assurant un suivi approprié à l'étude conjointe. Dans ce contexte, ils ont invité la Mauritanie à leur fournir des informations sur les mesures prises pour enquêter sur les allégations contenues dans l'étude conjointe et, si avérées, pour rectifier la situation en conformité avec les normes et standards internationaux en matière de droits de l'homme ; ainsi que pour mettre en œuvre les recommandations qui y sont associées. La Mauritanie a également été invitée à leur fournir toute autre information pertinente.Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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On 21 October 2011, the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism, the Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, the Vice-Chair of the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention and Chair-Rapporteur of the Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances sent a letter to Lithuania related to their joint study on global practices in relation to secret detention in the context of countering terrorism (A/HRC/13/42). The joint study was part of a consultative process with States. In the same spirit of cooperation, the mandate holders/experts would like to continue engaging with States in ensuring appropriate follow-up to the joint study. In this context, they invited Lithuania to provide them with information on measures taken to investigate the allegations contained in the joint study and if found true, to rectify the situation in compliance with international human rights norms and standards; to implement the related recommendations; and to provide any other relevant information.Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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On 21 October 2011, the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism, the Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, the Vice-Chair of the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention and Chair-Rapporteur of the Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances sent a letter to Libya related to their joint study on global practices in relation to secret detention in the context of countering terrorism (A/HRC/13/42). The joint study was part of a consultative process with States. In the same spirit of cooperation, the mandate holders/experts would like to continue engaging with States in ensuring appropriate follow-up to the joint study. In this context, they invited Libya to provide them with information on measures taken to investigate the allegations contained in the joint study and if found true, to rectify the situation in compliance with international human rights norms and standards; to implement the related recommendations; and to provide any other relevant information.Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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On 21 October 2011, the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism, the Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, the Vice-Chair of the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention and Chair-Rapporteur of the Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances sent a letter to Kuwait related to their joint study on global practices in relation to secret detention in the context of countering terrorism (A/HRC/13/42). The joint study was part of a consultative process with States. In the same spirit of cooperation, the mandate holders/experts would like to continue engaging with States in ensuring appropriate follow-up to the joint study. In this context, they invited Kuwait to provide them with information on measures taken to investigate the allegations contained in the joint study and if found true, to rectify the situation in compliance with international human rights norms and standards; to implement the related recommendations; and to provide any other relevant information.Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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On 21 October 2011, the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism, the Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, the Vice-Chair of the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention and Chair-Rapporteur of the Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances sent a letter to the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) with a request to bring it to the attention of relevant Kosovo authorities related to their joint study on global practices in relation to secret detention in the context of countering terrorism (A/HRC/13/42). The joint study was part of a consultative process with States. In the same spirit of cooperation, the mandate holders/experts would like to continue engaging with States in ensuring appropriate follow-up to the joint study. In this context, they invited Kosovo to provide them with information on measures taken to investigate the allegations contained in the joint study and if found true, to rectify the situation in compliance with international human rights norms and standards; to implement the related recommendations; and to provide any other relevant information. The mandate holders underlined that all references to “Kosovo”, whether to the territory, institutions or population, in the letter and the study should be understood in full compliance with Security Council resolution 1244 (1999) and without prejudice to the status of Kosovo. Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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On 21 October 2011, the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism, the Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, the Vice-Chair of the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention and Chair-Rapporteur of the Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances sent a letter to Kenya related to their joint study on global practices in relation to secret detention in the context of countering terrorism (A/HRC/13/42). The joint study was part of a consultative process with States. In the same spirit of cooperation, the mandate holders/experts would like to continue engaging with States in ensuring appropriate follow-up to the joint study. In this context, they invited Kenya to provide them with information on measures taken to investigate the allegations contained in the joint study and if found true, to rectify the situation in compliance with international human rights norms and standards; to implement the related recommendations; and to provide any other relevant information.Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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On 21 October 2011, the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism, the Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, the Vice-Chair of the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention and Chair-Rapporteur of the Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances sent a letter to Jordan related to their joint study on global practices in relation to secret detention in the context of countering terrorism (A/HRC/13/42). The joint study was part of a consultative process with States. In the same spirit of cooperation, the mandate holders/experts would like to continue engaging with States in ensuring appropriate follow-up to the joint study. In this context, they invited Jordan to provide them with information on measures taken to investigate the allegations contained in the joint study and if found true, to rectify the situation in compliance with international human rights norms and standards; to implement the related recommendations; and to provide any other relevant information.Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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On 21 October 2011, the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism, the Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, the Vice-Chair of the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention and Chair-Rapporteur of the Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances sent a letter to Italy related to their joint study on global practices in relation to secret detention in the context of countering terrorism (A/HRC/13/42). The joint study was part of a consultative process with States. In the same spirit of cooperation, the mandate holders/experts would like to continue engaging with States in ensuring appropriate follow-up to the joint study. In this context, they invited Italy to provide them with information on measures taken to investigate the allegations contained in the joint study and if found true, to rectify the situation in compliance with international human rights norms and standards; to implement the related recommendations; and to provide any other relevant informationAlleged victims: - More details... | |
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On 21 October 2011, the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism, the Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, the Vice-Chair of the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention and Chair-Rapporteur of the Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances sent a letter to Israel related to their joint study on global practices in relation to secret detention in the context of countering terrorism (A/HRC/13/42). The joint study was part of a consultative process with States. In the same spirit of cooperation, the mandate holders/experts would like to continue engaging with States in ensuring appropriate follow-up to the joint study. In this context, they invited Israel to provide them with information on measures taken to investigate the allegations contained in the joint study and if found true, to rectify the situation in compliance with international human rights norms and standards; to implement the related recommendations; and to provide any other relevant information.Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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On 21 October 2011, the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism, the Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, the Vice-Chair of the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention and Chair-Rapporteur of the Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances sent a letter to Iraq related to their joint study on global practices in relation to secret detention in the context of countering terrorism (A/HRC/13/42). The joint study was part of a consultative process with States. In the same spirit of cooperation, the mandate holders/experts would like to continue engaging with States in ensuring appropriate follow-up to the joint study. In this context, they invited Iraq to provide them with information on measures taken to investigate the allegations contained in the joint study and if found true, to rectify the situation in compliance with international human rights norms and standards; to implement the related recommendations; and to provide any other relevant information.Alleged victims: - More details... |
13 Feb 2012 |
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On 21 October 2011, the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism, the Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, the Vice-Chair of the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention and Chair-Rapporteur of the Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances sent a letter to the Islamic Republic of Iran related to their joint study on global practices in relation to secret detention in the context of countering terrorism (A/HRC/13/42). The joint study was part of a consultative process with States. In the same spirit of cooperation, the mandate holders/experts would like to continue engaging with States in ensuring appropriate follow-up to the joint study. In this context, they invited the Islamic Republic of Iran to provide them with information on measures taken to investigate the allegations contained in the joint study and if found true, to rectify the situation in compliance with international human rights norms and standards; to implement the related recommendations; and to provide any other relevant information.Alleged victims: - More details... |
19 Jun 2012 |
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On 21 October 2011, the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism, the Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, the Vice-Chair of the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention and Chair-Rapporteur of the Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances sent a letter to Indonesia related to their joint study on global practices in relation to secret detention in the context of countering terrorism (A/HRC/13/42). The joint study was part of a consultative process with States. In the same spirit of cooperation, the mandate holders/experts would like to continue engaging with States in ensuring appropriate follow-up to the joint study. In this context, they invited Indonesia to provide them with information on measures taken to investigate the allegations contained in the joint study and if found true, to rectify the situation in compliance with international human rights norms and standards; to implement the related recommendations; and to provide any other relevant information.Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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On 21 October 2011, the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism, the Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, the Vice-Chair of the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention and Chair-Rapporteur of the Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances sent a letter to India related to their joint study on global practices in relation to secret detention in the context of countering terrorism (A/HRC/13/42). The joint study was part of a consultative process with States. In the same spirit of cooperation, the mandate holders/experts would like to continue engaging with States in ensuring appropriate follow-up to the joint study. In this context, they invited India to provide them with information on measures taken to investigate the allegations contained in the joint study and if found true, to rectify the situation in compliance with international human rights norms and standards; to implement the related recommendations; and to provide any other relevant information.Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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On 21 October 2011, the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism, the Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, the Vice-Chair of the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention and Chair-Rapporteur of the Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances sent a letter to Germany related to their joint study on global practices in relation to secret detention in the context of countering terrorism (A/HRC/13/42). The joint study was part of a consultative process with States. In the same spirit of cooperation, the mandate holders/experts would like to continue engaging with States in ensuring appropriate follow-up to the joint study. In this context, they invited Germany to provide them with information on measures taken to investigate the allegations contained in the joint study and if found true, to rectify the situation in compliance with international human rights norms and standards; to implement the related recommendations; and to provide any other relevant information.Alleged victims: - More details... |
30 Nov 2011 |
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On 21 October 2011, the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism, the Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, the Vice-Chair of the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention and Chair-Rapporteur of the Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances sent a letter to Georgia related to their joint study on global practices in relation to secret detention in the context of countering terrorism (A/HRC/13/42). The joint study was part of a consultative process with States. In the same spirit of cooperation, the mandate holders/experts would like to continue engaging with States in ensuring appropriate follow-up to the joint study. In this context, they invited Georgia to provide them with information on measures taken to investigate the allegations contained in the joint study and if found true, to rectify the situation in compliance with international human rights norms and standards; to implement the related recommendations; and to provide any other relevant information.Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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On 21 October 2011, the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism, the Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, the Vice-Chair of the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention and Chair-Rapporteur of the Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances sent a letter to Gambia related to their joint study on global practices in relation to secret detention in the context of countering terrorism (A/HRC/13/42). The joint study was part of a consultative process with States. In the same spirit of cooperation, the mandate holders/experts would like to continue engaging with States in ensuring appropriate follow-up to the joint study. In this context, they invited Gambia to provide them with information on measures taken to investigate the allegations contained in the joint study and if found true, to rectify the situation in compliance with international human rights norms and standards; to implement the related recommendations; and to provide any other relevant information.Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Le 21 octobre 2011, le Rapporteur spécial sur la promotion et la protection des droits de l’homme et des libertés fondamentales dans le cadre de la lutte antiterroriste, le Rapporteur spécial sur la torture et autres peines ou traitements cruels, inhumains ou dégradants, le Vice-Présidente du Groupe de travail sur la détention arbitraire, et le Président-Rapporteur du Groupe de travail sur les disparitions forcées ou involontaires ont envoyé une lettre au Gabon en relation avec leur étude conjointe sur les pratiques globales liées à la détention secrète dans le contexte de la lutte antiterroriste (A/HRC/13/42). L'étude conjointe a fait partie d'un processus consultatif avec les Etats Membres. Dans un même esprit de coopération, les titulaires de mandats/experts voudraient continuer à s'engager avec les Etats en assurant un suivi approprié à l'étude conjointe. Dans ce contexte, ils ont invité le Gabon à leur fournir des informations sur les mesures prises pour enquêter sur les allégations contenues dans l'étude conjointe et, si avérées, pour rectifier la situation en conformité avec les normes et standards internationaux en matière de droits de l'homme ; ainsi que pour mettre en œuvre les recommandations qui y sont associées. Le Gabon a également été invité à leur fournir toute autre information pertinente.Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Le 21 octobre 2011, le Rapporteur spécial sur la promotion et la protection des droits de l’homme et des libertés fondamentales dans le cadre de la lutte antiterroriste, le Rapporteur spécial sur la torture et autres peines ou traitements cruels, inhumains ou dégradants, le Vice-Présidente du Groupe de travail sur la détention arbitraire, et le Président-Rapporteur du Groupe de travail sur les disparitions forcées ou involontaires ont envoyé une lettre à la France en relation avec leur étude conjointe sur les pratiques globales liées à la détention secrète dans le contexte de la lutte antiterroriste (A/HRC/13/42). L'étude conjointe a fait partie d'un processus consultatif avec les Etats Membres. Dans un même esprit de coopération, les titulaires de mandats/experts voudraient continuer à s'engager avec les Etats en assurant un suivi approprié à l'étude conjointe. Dans ce contexte, ils ont invité la France à leur fournir des informations sur les mesures prises pour enquêter sur les allégations contenues dans l'étude conjointe et, si avérées, pour rectifier la situation en conformité avec les normes et standards internationaux en matière de droits de l'homme ; ainsi que pour mettre en œuvre les recommandations qui y sont associées. La France a également été invitée à leur fournir toute autre information pertinente.Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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On 21 October 2011, the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism, the Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, the Vice-Chair of the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention and Chair-Rapporteur of the Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances sent a letter to Ethiopia related to their joint study on global practices in relation to secret detention in the context of countering terrorism (A/HRC/13/42). The joint study was part of a consultative process with States. In the same spirit of cooperation, the mandate holders/experts would like to continue engaging with States in ensuring appropriate follow-up to the joint study. In this context, they invited Ethiopia to provide them with information on measures taken to investigate the allegations contained in the joint study and if found true, to rectify the situation in compliance with international human rights norms and standards; to implement the related recommendations; and to provide any other relevant information.Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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On 21 October 2011, the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism, the Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, the Vice-Chair of the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention and Chair-Rapporteur of the Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances sent a letter to Eritrea related to their joint study on global practices in relation to secret detention in the context of countering terrorism (A/HRC/13/42). The joint study was part of a consultative process with States. In the same spirit of cooperation, the mandate holders/experts would like to continue engaging with States in ensuring appropriate follow-up to the joint study. In this context, they invited Eritrea to provide them with information on measures taken to investigate the allegations contained in the joint study and if found true, to rectify the situation in compliance with international human rights norms and standards; to implement the related recommendations; and to provide any other relevant information.Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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On 21 October 2011, the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism, the Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, the Vice-Chair of the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention and Chair-Rapporteur of the Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances sent a letter to Equatorial Guinea related to their joint study on global practices in relation to secret detention in the context of countering terrorism (A/HRC/13/42). The joint study was part of a consultative process with States. In the same spirit of cooperation, the mandate holders/experts would like to continue engaging with States in ensuring appropriate follow-up to the joint study. In this context, they invited Equatorial Guinea to provide them with information on measures taken to investigate the allegations contained in the joint study and if found true, to rectify the situation in compliance with international human rights norms and standards; to implement the related recommendations; and to provide any other relevant information.Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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On 21 October 2011, the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism, the Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, the Vice-Chair of the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention and Chair-Rapporteur of the Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances sent a letter to Egypt related to their joint study on global practices in relation to secret detention in the context of countering terrorism (A/HRC/13/42). The joint study was part of a consultative process with States. In the same spirit of cooperation, the mandate holders/experts would like to continue engaging with States in ensuring appropriate follow-up to the joint study. In this context, they invited Egypt to provide them with information on measures taken to investigate the allegations contained in the joint study and if found true, to rectify the situation in compliance with international human rights norms and standards; to implement the related recommendations; and to provide any other relevant information.Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Le 21 octobre 2011, le Rapporteur spécial sur la promotion et la protection des droits de l’homme et des libertés fondamentales dans le cadre de la lutte antiterroriste, le Rapporteur spécial sur la torture et autres peines ou traitements cruels, inhumains ou dégradants, le Vice-Présidente du Groupe de travail sur la détention arbitraire, et le Président-Rapporteur du Groupe de travail sur les disparitions forcées ou involontaires ont envoyé une lettre à Djibouti en relation avec leur étude conjointe sur les pratiques globales liées à la détention secrète dans le contexte de la lutte antiterroriste (A/HRC/13/42). L'étude conjointe a fait partie d'un processus consultatif avec les Etats Membres. Dans un même esprit de coopération, les titulaires de mandats/experts voudraient continuer à s'engager avec les Etats en assurant un suivi approprié à l'étude conjointe. Dans ce contexte, ils ont invité Djibouti à leur fournir des informations sur les mesures prises pour enquêter sur les allégations contenues dans l'étude conjointe et, si avérées, pour rectifier la situation en conformité avec les normes et standards internationaux en matière de droits de l'homme ; ainsi que pour mettre en œuvre les recommandations qui y sont associées. Djibouti a également été invité à leur fournir toute autre information pertinente.Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Le 21 octobre 2011, le Rapporteur spécial sur la promotion et la protection des droits de l’homme et des libertés fondamentales dans le cadre de la lutte antiterroriste, le Rapporteur spécial sur la torture et autres peines ou traitements cruels, inhumains ou dégradants, le Vice-Présidente du Groupe de travail sur la détention arbitraire, et le Président-Rapporteur du Groupe de travail sur les disparitions forcées ou involontaires ont envoyé une lettre à la République démocratique du Congo en relation avec leur étude conjointe sur les pratiques globales liées à la détention secrète dans le contexte de la lutte antiterroriste (A/HRC/13/42). L'étude conjointe a fait partie d'un processus consultatif avec les Etats Membres. Dans un même esprit de coopération, les titulaires de mandats/experts voudraient continuer à s'engager avec les Etats en assurant un suivi approprié à l'étude conjointe. Dans ce contexte, ils ont invité la République démocratique du Congo à leur fournir des informations sur les mesures prises pour enquêter sur les allégations contenues dans l'étude conjointe et, si avérées, pour rectifier la situation en conformité avec les normes et standards internationaux en matière de droits de l'homme ; ainsi que pour mettre en œuvre les recommandations qui y sont associées. La République démocratique du Congo a également été invitée à leur fournir toute autre information pertinente.Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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On 21 October 2011, the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism, the Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, the Vice-Chair of the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention and Chair-Rapporteur of the Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances sent a letter to the Czech Republic related to their joint study on global practices in relation to secret detention in the context of countering terrorism (A/HRC/13/42). The joint study was part of a consultative process with States. In the same spirit of cooperation, the mandate holders/experts would like to continue engaging with States in ensuring appropriate follow-up to the joint study. In this context, they invited the Czech Republic to provide them with information on measures taken to investigate the allegations contained in the joint study and if found true, to rectify the situation in compliance with international human rights norms and standards; to implement the related recommendations; and to provide any other relevant information.Alleged victims: - More details... |
06 Feb 2012 |
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On 21 October 2011, the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism, the Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, the Vice-Chair of the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention and Chair-Rapporteur of the Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances sent a letter to China related to their joint study on global practices in relation to secret detention in the context of countering terrorism (A/HRC/13/42). The joint study was part of a consultative process with States. In the same spirit of cooperation, the mandate holders/experts would like to continue engaging with States in ensuring appropriate follow-up to the joint study. In this context, they invited China to provide them with information on measures taken to investigate the allegations contained in the joint study and if found true, to rectify the situation in compliance with international human rights norms and standards; to implement the related recommendations; and to provide any other relevant information.Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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On 21 October 2011, the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism, the Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, the Vice-Chair of the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention and Chair-Rapporteur of the Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances sent a letter to Canada related to their joint study on global practices in relation to secret detention in the context of countering terrorism (A/HRC/13/42). The joint study was part of a consultative process with States. In the same spirit of cooperation, the mandate holders/experts would like to continue engaging with States in ensuring appropriate follow-up to the joint study. In this context, they invited Canada to provide them with information on measures taken to investigate the allegations contained in the joint study and if found true, to rectify the situation in compliance with international human rights norms and standards; to implement the related recommendations; and to provide any other relevant information.Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Le 21 octobre 2011, le Rapporteur spécial sur la promotion et la protection des droits de l’homme et des libertés fondamentales dans le cadre de la lutte antiterroriste, le Rapporteur spécial sur la torture et autres peines ou traitements cruels, inhumains ou dégradants, le Vice-Présidente du Groupe de travail sur la détention arbitraire, et le Président-Rapporteur du Groupe de travail sur les disparitions forcées ou involontaires ont envoyé une lettre à Cameroun en relation avec leur étude conjointe sur les pratiques globales liées à la détention secrète dans le contexte de la lutte antiterroriste (A/HRC/13/42). L’étude conjointe a fait partie d’un processus consultatif avec les Etats Membres. Dans un même esprit de coopération, les titulaires de mandats/experts voudraient continuer à s’engager avec les Etats en assurant un suivi approprié à l’étude conjointe. Dans ce contexte, ils ont invité Cameroun à leur fournir des informations sur les mesures prises pour enquêter sur les allégations contenues dans l’étude conjointe et, si avérées, pour rectifier la situation en conformité avec les normes et standards internationaux en matière de droits de l’homme ; ainsi que pour mettre en œuvre les recommandations qui y sont associées. Cameroun a également été invité à leur fournir toute autre information pertinente.Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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On 21 October 2011, the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism, the Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, the Vice-Chair of the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention and Chair-Rapporteur of the Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances sent a letter to Bosnia and Herzegovina related to their joint study on global practices in relation to secret detention in the context of countering terrorism (A/HRC/13/42). The joint study was part of a consultative process with States. In the same spirit of cooperation, the mandate holders/experts would like to continue engaging with States in ensuring appropriate follow-up to the joint study. In this context, they invited Bosnia and Herzegovina to provide them with information on measures taken to investigate the allegations contained in the joint study and if found true, to rectify the situation in compliance with international human rights norms and standards; to implement the related recommendations; and to provide any other relevant information.Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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On 21 October 2011, the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism, the Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, the Vice-Chair of the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention and Chair-Rapporteur of the Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances sent a letter to Australia related to their joint study on global practices in relation to secret detention in the context of countering terrorism (A/HRC/13/42). The joint study was part of a consultative process with States. In the same spirit of cooperation, the mandate holders/experts would like to continue engaging with States in ensuring appropriate follow-up to the joint study. In this context, they invited Australia to provide them with information on measures taken to investigate the allegations contained in the joint study and if found true, to rectify the situation in compliance with international human rights norms and standards; to implement the related recommendations; and to provide any other relevant informationAlleged victims: - More details... | |
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Le 21 octobre 2011, le Rapporteur spécial sur la promotion et la protection des droits de l’homme et des libertés fondamentales dans le cadre de la lutte antiterroriste, le Rapporteur spécial sur la torture et autres peines ou traitements cruels, inhumains ou dégradants, le Vice-Présidente du Groupe de travail sur la détention arbitraire, et le Président-Rapporteur du Groupe de travail sur les disparitions forcées ou involontaires ont envoyé une lettre à l’Algérie en relation avec leur étude conjointe sur les pratiques globales liées à la détention secrète dans le contexte de la lutte antiterroriste (A/HRC/13/42). L'étude conjointe a fait partie d'un processus consultatif avec les Etats Membres. Dans un même esprit de coopération, les titulaires de mandats/experts voudraient continuer à s'engager avec les Etats en assurant un suivi approprié à l'étude conjointe. Dans ce contexte, ils ont invité l’Algérie à leur fournir des informations sur les mesures prises pour enquêter sur les allégations contenues dans l'étude conjointe et, si avérées, pour rectifier la situation en conformité avec les normes et standards internationaux en matière de droits de l'homme; ainsi que pour mettre en œuvre les recommandations qui y sont associées. L’Algérie a également été invitée à leur fournir toute autre information pertinente.Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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On 21 October 2011, the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism, the Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, the Vice-Chair of the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention and Chair-Rapporteur of the Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances sent a letter to Afghanistan related to their joint study on global practices in relation to secret detention in the context of countering terrorism (A/HRC/13/42). The joint study was part of a consultative process with States. In the same spirit of cooperation, the mandate holders/experts would like to continue engaging with States in ensuring appropriate follow-up to the joint study. In this context, they invited Afghanistan to provide them with information on measures taken to investigate the allegations contained in the joint study and if found true, to rectify the situation in compliance with international human rights norms and standards; to implement the related recommendations; and to provide any other relevant informationAlleged victims: - More details... | |
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Alleged arrest, detention and sentencing of human rights defenders. According to the information received, on 25 July 2011, Mr. Ali Kalaei, a former member of the Committee of Human Rights Reporters (CHRR), was summoned to serve a seven year prison sentence. Reportedly, on 31 July, Mr. Ahmad Ghabel, a religious scholar and activist, was taken to Vakilabad prison to serve a twenty-month prison sentence, and Mr. Saeed Jalaifar, a member of the CHRR, was detained in Evin Prison. Also on 31 July, Mr. Kouhyar Goudarzi, a member of the CHRR, and Mr. Behnam Ganji were reportedly arrested by plainclothes security forces and were later transferred to Evin Prison. On 1 August, plainclothes security forces allegedly arrested Mr. Goudarzi’s mother, Ms. Parvin Mokhtareh, at her home. On 13 September, Mr. Mohammed Seifzadeh, a founding member of Defenders of Human Rights Centre (DHRC), was reportedly summoned to court. The charges brought against the aforementioned individuals have included, inter alia, “propaganda against the system”, “offending the Leader of the revolution” and “acting against national security”. In September 2011, several lawyers who represent Dervishes were reportedly detained, including Messrs. Farshi Yadollahi, Amir Eslami, Afshin Karampour and Omid Behroozi. Messrs. Mostafa Daneshju, another lawyer of the Dervishes, and Kayvan Samimi Behbahani, a member of the National Council for Peace, are reportedly serving prison sentences.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
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Alleged enforced disappearance. According to the information received, on 21 September 2011, Mr. Qussai Abdelraouf Nasser, country representative for the Palestinian Human Rights Foundation since 2007, was walking away from the Al Baladyat neighbourhood when a black Chevrolet car stopped beside him. Three men wearing the black-coloured uniform of the Ministry of Interior forces reportedly forced Mr. Nasser into the car and drove away to an unknown location. Two cars from the Iraqi Police were reportedly present at the time, but did not react. In september 2011 Mr. Nasser had documented violations of Palestinian refugees in the Al Baladyat neighbourhood by the military and police forces (under the control of the Ministry of Interior).Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Alleged harassment and repression of the monastic community in and around Ngaba Kirti Monastery, and self-immolation of three young monks. According to the information received, on 26 September 2011, Mr. Lobsang Kalsang Harutsang (aged 18) and Mr. Lobsang Kunchok set themselves alight in protest at the alleged severe repression inflicted on the monastic community. Reportedly, Chinese security forces and the police extinguished the fire and the two monks were taken away to an unknown location. On 3 October 2011, Mr. Kelsang Wangchuk (aged 17) reportedly set himself alight on the main street in Ngaba County. Reportedly, while putting out the fire, he was beaten by the security forces. These events follow the death on 16 August 2011 of Mr. Tsewang Norbu (29 years old) from the Nyitso monastery in Kardze, Sichuan, a monk also calling for religious freedom. Dhonyoe Dorjee, Kunchok Tsultrim, Lobsang Dhargay, Lobsang Gyatso and Lobsang Khedup were reportedly sentenced to three years imprisonment in criminal proceedings on unknown charges.Alleged victims: 2 More details... | |
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Presuntos malos tratos y posible desaparición forzada. Según las informaciones recibidas, el 21 de agosto de 2011, seis hombres vestidos de negro y con chalecos antibala, portando armas de cañón largo, que cubrían su rostro con pasamontañas, que se habrían presentado como agentes de la Dirección Nacional de Investigación Criminal (DNIC) habrían registrado violentamente la vivienda del Sr. Oscar Elías López Muñoz. Asimismo, lo habrían golpeado e interrogado sobre su identidad. Supuestamente, cuando él respondía que era Oscar López Muñoz, ellos le decían que mentía y le habrían dado otro nombre. Como el Sr. López Muñoz habría continuado asegurando su nombre, los hombres le habrían golpeado en repetidas ocasiones y, luego de una media hora, se lo habrían llevado a un lugar desconocido. Dos horas después del hecho, se solicitó información en las oficinas del DNIC en San Pedro Sula donde se habría negado que los perpetradores fueran agentes de la DNIC. Sin embargo, supuestamente, en el estacionamiento se habría encontrado aparcado un vehículo Toyota modelo HILUX de iguales características a uno de los que participó en el operativo.Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Presunta tortura, malos tratos y riesgo de desaparición forzada de un menor. Según la información recibida, el menor X habría sido detenido el 25 de julio de 2011, en la carretera Monterrey – Tamaulipas, por agentes de la Secretaría de la Defensa Nacional en relación con su supuesta portación de armas. Durante la detención, el menor habría sido sometido a golpes, torturas y otros malos tratos. Momentos después, los agentes habrían amenazado con matarlo si no se declaraba culpable de los delitos de delincuencia organizada, acopio de armas y posesión de cartuchos. Asimismo, otro menor, Y, habría sido detenido el mismo día por agentes de la Secretaría de la Defensa Nacional, quienes también lo habrían amenazado de muerte si no se declaraba culpable de los delitos que le imputaban, y quien habría desaparecido luego de haber sido trasladado del Centro Nacional de Arraigo de Nuevo Laredo al Centro Tutelar de Menores de Nuevo Laredo el día 23 de agosto de 2011. Dado que el menor X habría sido llevado al Centro Nacional de Arraigo donde lo habrían amagado para confesar sobre su supuesta participación en un enfrentamiento armado en Nuevo Laredo y que, según se habría informado, podría ser trasladado a un centro para menores, la fuente expresó temor de que pudiera correr la misma suerte que el menor Y. Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Allegations of arrests, physical assault, ill-treatment, charges, and incommunicado detention. According to the information received, on 8 August 2011 Mr. Walid Al-Bunni was arrested by members of the Intelligence Agency at his home in Al Tal, Damascus, together with his two sons. One of his sons was released, the wherabouts of the other two men remained unknown. On 4 August 2011, Ms. Handai Zahlout was reportedly arrested by security forces in Jaramana. During her detention she was allegedly forced to witness a friend being tortured in an attempt to obtain confessions. On 2 August 2011, Mr. Mohamed Najati Tayara, who had been in detention since 12 May 2011, was subjected to a physical assault in the central prison of Homs by members of the Syrian security forces. On 31 July 2011, Mr. Wael Al-Hamada was reportedly released on bail after two and half months of detention. Mr. Abdel Rahman Al-Hamada was released on 27 June 2011. Following his arrest on 30 April 2011, he was reportedly detained incommunicado and subjected to ill-treatment. On 5 July 2011, Mr. Ahmad Tomeh was reportedly arrested by security forces while working at his medical centre near Der Al-Zor. It is alleged that he was held for a month in incommunicado detention before being released.Alleged victims: 6 More details... | |
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Alleged arrest and possible enforced disappearance of Buddhist monk. According to the information received, on 20 August 2011, the Buddhist monk Mr. X was arrested in the hotel “Z-hong Yan” in Hezou, Kanlho prefecture. His fate and whereabouts remained unknown. On 21 August, some 50 security personnel allegedly raided Mr. X's room at Lhabdrang Monastery, checking his belongings and seizing CDs. Mr. X had given a video testimony in 2008 regarding torture he reportedly suffered during a 42-day period of detention from 28 March 2008, following protests in Lhabdrang Monastery. Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Alleged threats against those campaigning for justice following the killing of a human rights defender. According to the information received on 11 February 2010, Mr. Pattani Razeek, a human rights defender and a founding member and managing trustee of the Community Trust Fund (CTF) in Puttalam, was abducted. The main suspect was reportedly arrested over a year later following a signatory campaign organised by Mr. Razeek’s family, the Mosque Committee and local civil society groups. Following information received from a suspect, the body of Mr. Razeek was reportedly exhumed and identified. After Mr. Razeek’s disappearance, individuals campaigning for justice in the case, including his family members, were reportedly subjected to harassment and threatened on numerous occasions. In May 2010, members of his family and a CTF Trustee received death threats. Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Presuntas amenazas de muerte y actos intimidatorios. Según las informaciones recibidas, los miembros de la Fundación de Antropología Forense de Guatemala (FAFG) habrían recibido amenazas de muerte y actos intimidatorios en su contra, tras la sentencia del caso de la masacre en la localidad de Dos Erres, El Péten ocurrido en 1982. La Fiscalía de Derechos Humanos del Ministerio Público habría iniciado un juicio contra cuatro ex-militares del Ejército de Guatemala por esa masacre, y habría solicitado a la FAFG realizar un peritaje. El 28 de julio de 2011, los Sres. José Suasnavar y Leonel Paiz, miembros de la FAFG, habrían declarado sobre el peritaje arqueológico forense realizado. El 4 de agosto de 2011, el neumático del coche del el Sr. Fredy Peccerelli, Director Ejecutivo de la FAFG, habría sido cortado con un cuchillo por el conductor de un vehículo que le seguía. El 8 de agosto de 2011, se habríá encontrado una amenaza de muerte en el buzón del domicilio de Sr. Peccerelli, la cual se mencionaba a cuatro de los expertos de la FAFG y sus ubicaciones. Alleged victims: 4 More details... | |
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Alleged arrest and possible enforced disappearance. According to the information received, on 11 August 2011, Mr. Abdel Karim Rihaoui was arrested by Air Intelligence officials at the Havana Cafe, located in downtown Damascus, where he was meeting with a journalist. Allegedly, he was then taken to an unknown location. The source alleged that his arrest and possible enforced disappearance could be related to his human rights activities, including his mobilisation on cases of political prisoners.Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Alleged arrest and possible enforced disappearance. According to the information received, on 19 July 2011, Mr. Mohamed Jamal Al Tahhan was arrested at his home, located in Aleppo, by two agents of the Aleppo Air Intelligence Branch dressed in civilian clothing. Reportedly, after the arrest, Mr. Al Tahhan was taken to an unknown location. Allegedly, the arrest and possible enforced disappearance of Mr. Al Tahhan could be related to his political activities, including his participation in the demonstrations that have been taking place in the Syrian Arab Republic. Mr. Al Tahhan reportedly suffers from prostate cancer and high blood pressure, and was not being provided the appropriate medication.Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Alleged arrests and possible enforced disappearances in the context of the demonstrations that have been taking place in the Syrian Arab Republic since 15 March 2011. According to the information received, on 12 May 2011, three brothers Messrs. Bashar, Mohamed and Ghassan Al Sahyoni were arrested at their home in Mafrak Al Kal’a, Banias, by uniformed agents belonging to the Military Intelligence Service and taken to an unknown destination. It is alleged that their disappearances may be linked to their active participation in, and organization of, demonstrations in the area of Banias.Alleged victims: 3 More details... | |
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Alleged enforced disappearance of four Uyghur persons. According to the information received, Mr. Ershidin Israel fled from China to Kazakhstan after providing information to the media on the alleged torture and death of a Uyghur detainee and the subsequent arrest of two men who were accused by the Chinese authorities of providing information to the media on the same case. According to the information received, Mr. Israel was allegedly arrested and detained on 23 June 2010, on the basis of an extradition request made by Chinese authorities. On 30 May 2011, he was allegedly extradited to China without his family and lawyers being informed and, on 14 June 2011, Chinese authorities allegedly confirmed that Mr. Israel was in their custody but, reportedly, failed to disclose his whereabouts. Furthermore, on 9 June 2011, Messrs. Abdusalam Nasir and Abdukerin Dihan were allegedly arrested by security forces in Suydung, Gulja district, and on 13 June 2011, Mr. Shemsiden Israel, one of Mr. Ershidin Israel’s brothers, was arrested by security forces in Urumqi. The fate and whereabouts of these persons remained unknown.Alleged victims: 4 More details... | |
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Alleged arbitrary detention, harassment and disappearances in Kardze County. According to the information received, concerning the tense situation in Kardze County, Sichun Province, 54 individuals have been arrested and detained, reportedly in order to suppress the protests comprising mainly nuns and monks. Reportedly, the fate and whereabouts of the following 47 individuals remained unknown: Mr. Tsewang Tashi (18 years old); Mr. Gyurmey Sonam (18 years old); Mr. Oser Phuntsog (31 years old); Ms. Tseyang; Ms. Ringa (Rinchen Choetso); Ms. Jampa Lhatso; Mr. Gowang (Goyang, 30 years old); Ms. Tsewang Dolma; Ms. Dega; Mr. Pema Tsering (31 years old); Mr. Passang Rinchen; Ms. Yeshi Lhatso (22 years old); Ms. Tenzin Lhatso (27 years old); Ms. Tashi Choedon; Ms. Ngawang Lhamo; Ms. Jampa Choedon (31 years old); Ms. Sheh Lhamo; Ms. Yanchen (Tashi Tsetso, 28 years old); Mr. Ngawang Lobsang (37 years old); Mr. Richen Gyatso (21 years old); Mr. Lama Tsering (22 years old); Ms. Lobsang Yangtso (26 years old); Ms. Lobsang Khando (34 years old); Ms. Thinley Dolma (30 years old); Ms. Choenyi Lhamo (29 years old); Ms. Jamtuk Dolma (21 years old); Ms. Dolma Palmo (20 years old); Ms. Choesang (31 years old); Ms. Peltuk (34 years old); Phurga (40 year old); Mr. Lobyang; Ms. Chunyi Lhamo (29 years old); Palmo; Dewang; Ms. Dekyi Lhamo (18 years old); Ms. Kunga Choezom (22 years old); Karma Yeshi; Mr. Karma Samten; Mr. Jigtak; Mr. Sherab; Mr. Gaya Tashi; Mr. Urgen Samten; Mr. Karma Soepa; Mr. Karma Monlam; Mr. Dosam, Mr. Dorgay and Mr. Ngawang Phuntsok (34 years old). On 27 June 2011, two nuns, reportedly from the Lamdrak monastery, were arrested on their way to work. On 12 July 2011, eight monks are reported to have been arrested from the Surmang Monastery, Nangchen County, in Qinghai Province and were reportedly taken to the Nangchen County Detention Center. Severe restrictions are reported to have been imposed on the freedom of movement of monks and nuns in particular, with prior permission being required to travel outside Kardze County.Alleged victims: 20 More details... | |
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Presunta violencia en las cárceles. Según las informaciones recibidas, el 12 de junio de 2011 tuvieron lugar incidentes violentos en el centro penitenciario del Rodeo I como resultado de un enfrentamiento entre bandas rivales que habría dejado al menos de 19 muertos y numerosos heridos. Otro enfrentamiento se habría desatado el 17 de junio de 2011, cuando un contingente de 5.000 efectivos de la Guardia Nacional y soldados de una unidad de élite de paracaidistas del Ejército acudió a la cárcel para desarmar a los presos. La Guardia Nacional habría retomado el control en algunas partes de la prisión y trasladado a unos 2.500 reclusos a otras cárceles. Sin embargo, se alega que la situación y paredero de algunos de los presos en El Rodeo seguía siendo desconocida. Entre 11 y 21 internos, así como un soldado, murieron durante la operación del 17 de junio de 2011, y unos 26 prisioneros y 20 soldados resultaron heridos. Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Allegations of disproportionate use of force by law enforcement authorities to disperse a demonstration by opposition supporters. According to the information received, on 26 May 2011, after midnight, law enforcement authorities violently dispersed a reportedly peaceful demonstration by hundreds of opposition supporters who had gathered a few hours earlier in front of the Parliament building in Tbilisi. Several people were reportedly injured and/or arrested and detained, and the fate and whereabouts of a number of them were allegedly unknown.Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Alleged killings of protesters, excessive use of force and denial of life-saving medical treatment. According to the information received, between 8 and 11 April 2011, 49 individuals were killed during the protests throughout the country. Excessive use of force by members of the Syrian security forces and the military was reported during the protests of 15 to 17 April 2011. At least 240 individuals were reportedly killed during protests that took place from 22 to 26 April 2011 in Latakia, Bab Houd, Damascus, Izra, Barzah, Hama, Sa’aba, Jableh, Harf el Hourani, and neighbouring suburbs of Daraa. During operation conducted on 25 April 2011 in daraa and neighboring towns, Syrian authorities have routinely denied wounded protesters access to medical assistance by preventing ambulances from reaching the wounded. Allegedly, Mr. Moataz Bellah Shaar died as a consequence. On 8 April 2011, Mr. Gassan Khalifa was allegedly denied access to Al Hareth hospital and Homs Military Hospital. Reportedly, at least 436 individuals may have been arbitrarily arrested by members of the Syrian security agents during protests between 9 April and 2 May 2011. Allegedly, detainees, many of them children, had been subjected to torture, including beatings with sticks, twisted wires, other devices, and electric shocks. Some were tortured on improvised metal and wooden “racks” and, in at least one case, a male detainee was raped with a baton. Further reports were also received about the arrest by security forces and the possible enforced disappearance, allegedly during the same period, of Mr. George Sabra, a political activist and a member of the Syrian Democratic People’s Party; Mr. Ahmed Maetouk; Mr. Abdulrahman Al-Hamada; and Mr. Fayez Sarah.Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Allégation de mauvais traitements et d’arrestations dans le cadre des protestations. Selon les informations reçues, le 15 mai 2011, de nombreuses personnes, y compris des membres d‘organisations de droits de l‘homme et d‘associations de familles de disparus se seraient réunies près du centre de la Direction de la surveillance du territoire (DST) à Temara pour dénoncer l‘existence du centre de détention de Temara qui serait, selon des organisations locales et internationales, utilisé depuis plusieurs années comme lieu de détention secrète. Cette manifestation aurait été violemment dispersée par des policiers armés de bâtons et de matraques. Plusieurs personnes auraient été blessées, et d'autres auraient été arrêtées. Le 22 mai, de nombreuses manifestations, présentées comme pacifiques, auraient eu lieu de manière simultanée dans plusieurs villes, notamment à Casablanca, Fès, Rabat et Tétouan. Ces manifestations, qui exigeaient la fin alléguée de la corruption et une justice sociale, se seraient déroulées à l‘appel du Mouvement du 20 Février-Maroc. Dans toutes les villes, les forces de l‘ordre auraient dispersé violemment les manifestations et auraient empêché les manifestants de rallier les lieux de rassemblement. Elles auraient également poursuivi et frappé plusieurs manifestants à l‘aide de matraque ou en leur donnant des coups de pieds. Plusieurs manifestants auraient également été arrêtés et transférés aux postes de police. A Fès, M. Nabil Talha, un étudiant de 21 ans, aurait été arrêté par les forces de l‘ordre au Centre hospitalier universitaire Hassan II où il recevait des soins pour des blessures qu‘il aurait subies. M. Talha serait toujours détenu.Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Alleged detentions and possible enforced disappearances in connection with demonstrations. According to the information received, Mr. Wael Al-Hamada, a 35 year-old human rights activist was arrested in Damascus on 11 May 2011. His fate and whereabouts remained unknown. His wife Ms. Razan Zeitouneh, a human rights lawyer, was hiding from the Syrian security forces. Mr. Abdel Rahman Al-Hamada, a 22 year-old student, was allegedly arrested by intelligence agents on 30 April to force his brother Wael to surrender. His fate and whereabouts remained unknown. Mr. Najati Tayara, lawyer and Vice-President of the Syrian Human Rights Association was reportedly also arrested on 12 May, in Homs, and presented before a judge on charges of weakening the State‘s national sentiments on 20 May. Mr. Amjad Baiazy was reportedly arrested at Damascus International Airport on 12 May. Allegedly, he had been held in detention by State Security in Damascus. Mr. Mohammed Hasan al-Labwani, brother-in-law of prisoner of conscience Mr. Kamal al-Labwani was reportedly arrested on 2 May in al-Zabadani. He had reportedly been tortured, and his fate and whereabouts remained unknown. Mr. Hassan Abd al-Adhim, aged 79, and Mr. Omar Qashaash, aged 85, were allegedly arrested on 28 and 30 April, respectively, for statements they had made to the media in support of the protests. Their fate and whereabouts remained unknown. Mr. Mohamed Yassin Al-Hamwi, a 65 year-old political activist, was reportedly arrested on 1 May by Military and Security agents and taken to the Air Force Intelligence Branch where he had been held in incommunicado detention. Mr. Yasser Al-Khayyat, a 26 year-old student and head of the Damascus University Group, was reportedly arrested with his co-workers on 11 May. His fate and whereabouts remained unknown. Mr. Mazen Adi, a 58 year-old leading opposition figure was reportedly arrested on 10 May in Damascus. Following threats, home searches and persecutions, many human rights activists, lawyers and students reportedly went into hiding from the security forces, including Messrs. Haytham al-Maleh, Hind al-Labwani, Omar al-Labwani, Jwan Yousef Khorshid, and Walid al-Bunni.Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Alleged new cases of enforced or involuntary disappearances. According to the information received, Mr. Sun Desheng from Guangzhou City was detained after having written anti-corruption and anti-dictatorship slogans. Ms. Li Tiantian, a human rights lawyer from Shanghai allegedly disappeared on 19 February 2011. Ms. Mao Hengfeng, born 1961, was allegedly detained on 24 February. Mr. Liu Dejun from Beijing allegedly disappeared on 27 February. Mr. Zhu Yufu, a resident in Hangzhou City, was allegedly arrested on 5 March. Mr. Zhou Li from Beijing allegedly disappeared on 27 March. Mr. Ai Weiwei, a Beijing-based activist and artist, reportedly disappeared after being arrested at Beijing‘s Airport on 3 April. Several of his assistants also disappeared: Mr. Wen Tao, Mr. Hu Mingfen, Mr. Zhang Jinsong, and Mr. Liu Zhenggang. Mr. Zhang Yongpan, a legal activist from Beijing, reportedly disappeared on 14 April. Mr. Zhang Jialong, a 22-year-old journalist intern at Caijing Magazine, reportedly disappeared on 28 April. Reportedly, Mr. Zhang Haibo was abducted by the police in Shanghai on 20 February. Mr. Ceng Renguang, a human rights defender from Beijing allegedly disappeared on 22 February. Mr. Lan Ruoyu, a student from Chongqing allegedly disappeared on 27 February. Mr. Yuan Xinting, a Guangzhou-based editor and activist allegedly disappeared in early March. Mr. Ma He from Chengdu, a web technician, allegedly disappeared on 3 March. Mr. Wei Shuishan, a democracy activist based at Zhejiang Province, was allegedly detained on 5 March. Mr. Zhang Halbo reportedly disappeared in the Shanghai Province. Mr. Li Yu from Sichuan Province, actively involved in internet social networks, allegedly disappeared between 12 and 13 March. Mr. Hu Di from Beijing, actively involved in internet communities, reportedly disappeared on 13 March, and Mr. Liu Zhengqing, a Guangzhou-based human rights lawyer, allegedly disappeared approximately on 25 March. The fate and whereabouts of all these persons remained unknown.Alleged victims: 23 More details... |
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Possible enforced disappearances. According to the information received, the following members of Jeay Sindh Mutehda Mahaz (JSMM), a Sindhi speaking nationalist group, were arrested by Pakistani security forces, subjected to torture and other forms of ill-treatment, and their fate and whereabouts remained unknown: Mr. Riaz Kakepoto, district president of JSMM, resident of Alia abad, Shaheed Benazirabad, Sindh province; Mr. Shah Nawaz Bhutto, district president of JSMM, resident of Moro city, Shaheed Benazirabad, Sindh province; Mr. Ali Nawab Mehar, member of district committee of JSMM at Nawabshah, resident of Qazi Ahmed, Shaheed Benazirabad, Sindh province; Mr. Jam Bhutto, activist at Nawabshah city, resident of Daulat Pur, Shaheed Benazirabad, Sindh province. On 11 April 2011, the above mentioned individuals were allegedly on their way home following a six-day hunger strike in front of the Karachi Press Club, when they were stopped by representatives of the Pakistani security forces in plain clothes who dragged them into a vehicle and drove them away to an undisclosed destination.Alleged victims: 5 More details... | |
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Alleged excessive use of force against peaceful protesters. According to the information received, since early February 2011, peaceful demonstrations had been taking place in Baghdad. On 13 February, Mr. Oday Alzaidy, an activist, was reportedly taken in an army vehicle, beaten and subjected to torture. On 17 February, Mr. Rezhwan =Ali, aged 15, was reportedly shot dead after security forces fired at the crowd. Following the shooting by security forces, Mr. Surkew Zahid, aged 16, and Mr. Sherzad Taha, aged 28, died from sustained injuries. On 25 February, Mr. Mu‘ataz Muwafaq Waissi and an unknown demonstrator were reportedly shot by security forces. On 24 February, Mr. Abdel-Jabbar Shaloub Hammadi was reportedly arrested, beaten and transferred to a police station in al-Baladiyat district where he was subjected to beating. On 25 February, Mr. Hadi al-Mehdi, a journalist and writer, was reportedly arrested, beaten and tortured. Mr. Sharwan Azad Faqi =Abdallah, aged 35, an NGO worker, was reportedly arrested by security forces in Erbil, beaten and taken to the Asayish Gishti interrogation center where he was subjected to torture. On 1 April, Mr. Haidar Shihab Ahmad Abdel Latif, aged 24, was reportedly detained by security forces during the demonstration. His fate and whereabouts remained unknown. On 8 April, Mr. =Ala Nabil, a political activist, was reportedly detained by security forces in Baghdad as he was leaving the demonstration. Mr. Nabil was reportedly previously arrested on 21 March and subjected to torture. On 13 April, Mr. Firas‘ Ali, aged 30, a political activist, was reportedly detained at the office of the Federation of Workers‘ Councils and Unions by members of the armed forces who did not present an arrest warrant. Mr. Firas Ali was reportedly beaten, forced into a vehicle and driven away to an unknown destination. On 23 February, security forces reportedly raided the office of the Journalistic Freedoms Observatory in Baghdad, confiscating IT equipment and its archive.Alleged victims: - More details... |
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Alleged arrest, detention and possible enforced disappearance of human rights lawyer. According to the information received, on 15 April 2011 Mr. Mohammed Al-Tajir was arrested at his home by masked and plain-clothed security officers. He was then taken to an undisclosed location, and his fate and whereabouts remained unknown. Mr. Al-Tajir had reportedly been working together with more than 25 lawyers in promoting and protecting the rights of human rights defenders and political activists held in incommunicado detention in the context of peaceful demonstrations calling for democratic reforms.Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Alleged incommunicado detention and possible enforced disappearance. According to the information received, on 9 April 2011 masked police officers forced their way into the home of Ms. Zainab Alkhawaja. Police officers had allegedly carried out similar searches of her father‘s home, Mr. Abdulhadi Alkhawaja, as well as that of his cousin, Mr. Habib Alhalwachi. Mr. Alkhawaja is a former Protection Coordinator of Front Line and former President of the Bahrain Centre for Human Rights. The police officers allegedly assaulted Mr. Alkhawaja and his son-in-law Mr. Mohammed Al-Maskati. Ms. Alkhawaja reportedly tried to intervene, but was then assaulted by the officers. Police officers reportedly forced Mr. Alkhawaja and his sons-in-law Messrs.Wafi Almajid, Hussein Ahmed, and Al-Maskati onto the floor and beat them. Reportedly, the officers took Mr. Alkhawaja away, along with Messrs. Almajid and Ahmed. They were allegedly held in incommunicado detention, and their fate and whereabouts remained unknown. Mr. Abdulhadi Alkhawaja was the subject of earlier communications (see A/HRC/13/22/Add.1, para 103; A/HRC/7/28/Add.1, para 59; and A/HRC/4/37/Add.1 para 33). Mr. Mohamed Al-Maskati was the subject of an earlier communication (see A/HRC/16/44/Add.1 para 90). Ms. Zainab Al Khawaja was been the subject of an earlier communication (see A/HRC/10/12/Add.1, para 158).Alleged victims: 5 More details... | |
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Alleged attacks against journalists. According to the information received, the following 14 journalists had either disappeared or were reported to be in the custody of the Government, but their fate and whereabouts remained unknown: Mr. Ahmand Val Wald-Eddin (or Vall Ould Addin or Vall Ould el-Dine), Al-Jazeera correspondent, national of Mauritania; Mr. Lufti Al-Massoudi (or Lotfi al-Messaoudi), Al-Jazeera correspondent, national of Tunisia; Mr. Ammar Al-Hamdan, Al-Jazeera cameraman and photographer, national of Norway; Mr. Kamil Al-Tallou (or Kamel Atalua), Al-Jazeera cameraman, national of the United Kingdom; Mr. Dave Clark, aged 38, reporter with Agence France-Presse; Mr. Joe Raedle, photographer at Getty Images; Mr. Roberto Schmidt, aged 45, reporter with Agence France-Presse; Mr. Atef al-Atrash, contributor to local news outlets; Mr. Mohamed al-Sahim, blogger and critical political writer; Mr. Mohamed al-Amin, cartoonist; Mr. Idris al-Mismar, writer and former editor-in-chief of Arajin, a monthly culture magazine; Ms. Salma al-Shaab, head of the Libyan Journalists Syndicate; Mr. Suad al-Turabouls, correspondent for the pro-government Al-Jamahiriya; and Mr. Stéphane Lehr, photographer at Polaris Images, national of France. In addition, Mr. Ali Hassan Al-Jaber, cameraman of Al-Jazeera, was reportedly killed in an ambush on 12 March 2011 as he was returning from Benghazi, and Mr. Mohamed Al-Nabbous, Libyan blogger and journalist with the TV station Libya Al-Hurra was shot dead on 19 March 2011, as he was providing live commentary regarding recent developments in the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya.Alleged victims: 16 More details... | |
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Alleged assault and arrest in relation to peaceful demonstration. According to the information received, on 16 March 2011 about 150 individuals gathered outside the Ministry of Interior in Damascus to present a petition calling for the release of prisoners of conscience. Security services agents reportedly transported a number of the demonstrators to the Mantaqa branch of Military Security. One of these individuals, Mr. Bader Shalah, was reportedly hit over his eye with a baton. The next day the authorities reportedly interrogated and charged 32 of the demonstrators: Omar Al-Labwani, Riba Al-Labwani, Laila Al-Labwani, Ammar Al-Labwani, Siba Hafiz Hassan, human rights defender Sereen Khouri, Nahid Badawieh, Naret Ibrahim Abdul Karim, Badr Eddin Al-Shallash, Kamal Shaikho member of the Committee for the Defence of Democratic Liberties and Human Rights in Syria (CDF), Suhair Al-Attassi, President of the Attassi Forum, a pro-democracy discussion group, Mohamed Osama Nassar, Saad Jawdat Saeed, Bisher Jawdat Saeed, Ghaffer Hikmat Muhammad, Dana Ibrahim Al-Jawabra, Wafa Mohamed Al-Lahman, Nabil Walid Shurbaji, Fahima (Herveen) Saleh Awsi, a member of the Kurdish Committee for Human Rights, Rayan Kamal Suleyman, Muhammad Dia‘ Aldeen Daghmash, Nasr Eddin Fakr Eddin Ahmi, Zokan Nofal, Ali Abdul Rahman Al-Muqdad, Shaher Al-Warea, Hisham Khalid Al-Droubi, Mohammad Hassan Al-Khalil, Nisreen Khalid Hasan, Adel Al-Bunni, Fahed Al-Bassam Al-Yimani, Abdul Al-Razzaq Al-Temmo, Mudar Al-Asimi. These individuals were reportedly detained in the Damascus Central Prison of Adra or Douma Prison for Women. There was no information concerning the situation of several other family members who were reportedly arrested in relation to the peaceful demonstration: Hussein Al-Labwani, Hannibal Awwad, Mahmoud Ghawrani, Mohammad Adib Matar, Mohammad Darwish, Ghaffar Hikmat Muhammad, Abdul Rahman Kheto, Kaka Dawood, Mohammad Munir Al-Fakir, Bara Kellizin, Mohammad Al-Katib and Wissam Tarif. 06/07/11Alleged victims: - More details... | |
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Alleged detention and torture of journalists. According to the information received, on 16 May 2010 Mr. Abu Zara al-Amin, Mr. Ashraf Abdelaziz, and Mr. Dahab Ibrahim were arrested by the National Intelligence and Security Service (NISS) at the offices of the newspaper Ral al-Shaab in Khartoum. They were reportedly accused of ?undermining the constitutional system? and ?publishing false information? and were convicted on 15 July 2010. While Mr. Abdelaziz and Mr. Ibrahim were released on 6 February 2011, Mr. al-Amin continued to be held in detention at Kober prison. Upon their release, Mr. Abdelaziz and Mr. Ibrahim reported acts of torture inflicted upon them by NISS agents. On 3 February 2011, Mr. Suleiman Wida‘a, Ms. Fatima Bashir and Ms. Fathia Tinga, all journalists working for the Al-Midan newspaper, were reportedly arrested by NISS in connection with their coverage of street protests, and since then their current fate and whereabouts remained unknown. Mr. Jaafar Alsabki Ibrahim, a journalist for Al-Sahafa newspaper, was reportedly detained on 3 November 2010, and his fate and whereabouts remained unknown.Alleged victims: 5 More details... | |
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Alleged arrests and threats against human rights defenders. According to the information received, on 17 March 2011, Mr. Abduljalil Al Singace, head of the human rights office at Haq Movement, and Mr. Hassan Mushaima, President of Haq Movement, were arrested in the aftermath of a security operation with the alleged objective of removing protesters from Pearl Roundabout. Their fate and whereabouts remained unknown. On 15 August 2010, Mr. Abdul Ghani Al Kanja, spokesperson for the Bahraini National Committee for Martyrs and Victims of Torture, was reportedly arrested and detained upon his return from London where he, along with Mr. Al Singace, addressed the House of Lords on torture in Bahrain. On 10 March 2011, a number of social networking sites allegedly posted death threats against Mr. Abdulhadi Alkawaja, until recently the Front Line protection coordinator for the MENA region, accusing him of treason. The aforementioned individuals were the subjects of earlier communications (see A/HRC/7/28/Add.1, para 59; A/HRC/13/22/Add.1, para 103; and A/HRC/16/44/Add.1, paras 90, 107 and 132).Alleged victims: 5 More details... | |
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Alleged cases of enforced disappearances. According to information received, Mr. Safa Aldin Hilal Mohamed Al Shareef, a 25 year-old engineer, was arrested by Internal Security Forces agents in Ras Lanouf on 15 February 2011. This disappearance may be linked to an online social network calling for democratic demonstrations. Mr. Adel Abdallah Almadaa Salah, 35 years old, resident in Al Baida, was allegedly arrested by Internal Security Forces agents in Tripoli on 18 February, as he was calling for democratic demonstrations in the capital. Mr. Abdalsalem Alqanashi, 35 years old, media activist, resident in Al Baida, was allegedly arrested by internal security forces agents at the Libyan-Egyptian border on 19 February, as he was photographing and filming the demonstrations. Mr. Ali Mubarak Omran, 55 years old, officer in the Armed Forces, resident in Al Abrak, was allegedly arrested when he refused to fire on the demonstrators. Mr. Alsadek Almabrouk Hamada Bridan, 48 years old, teacher, resident in Bab al Shaha Al Gharbia, allegedly disappeared from Abu Slim prison when internal security forces were evacuating the prisoners on 16 February. The following persons were reportedly abducted by a group of people supporting the central military troops stationed at Al Abrak airport during confrontations against the pro-democracy demonstrators in Al Abrak: Mr. Abdalkarim Mohamed Abdalkarim, 25 years old; Mr. Salah Almabrouk Saad, 33 years old; Mr. Abdallah Abdalsilam Khalifa, 32 years old; Mr. Nasser Amar Ali, 43 years old; Mr. Farj Amar Ali, 28 years old; Mr. Assam Mohamed Abdalrazak Shahat, 22 years old; Mr. Ali Mohamed Salah, 23 years old; Mr. Souad Ali Boumbrika, 40 years old; Mr. Abdessalam Youness, 30 years old; and, Mr. Adam Masaoud Mohamed Idriss, all Libyan citizens. Sources have also reported that hundreds of recruits of the Air Force Academy allegedly disappeared, some of whom were allegedly shot dead while trying to escape.Alleged victims: 15 More details... | |
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Alleged abductions of journalists. According to the information received, on 10 March 2011, journalists Mr. Ghaith Abdul-Ahad from Iraq and Mr. Andrei Netto from Brazil were abducted by Government forces while travelling in Zawiyah in western Libya, where they had allegedly been reporting on clashes between rebels and local security forces. Following several media inquiries, the Libyan authorities reportedly admitted holding the two journalists, but refused to inform of their whereabouts. On 7 March 2011, three BBC journalists, Mr. Goktay Koraltan, a Turkish national; Mr. Feras Killani, a Palestinian Syrian; and Mr. Chris Cobb-Smith, a British national, were reportedly abducted by security forces at a checkpoint near Az Zawiyah, taken to a military barracks in Tripoli, beaten and subjected to a mock execution by members of Libya‘s army and secret police before being released 21 hours later. They fled the country immediately afterwards.Alleged victims: 2 More details... | |
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Alleged excessive use of force against protesters. According to the information received, security forces used live ammunition against demonstrators in the cities of al-Bayda and Benghazi in the context of peaceful demonstrations. The authorities allegedly enlisted the assistance of =mercenaries‘ brought in from other countries. The death toll between 17 and 23 February 2011 was at least 233 people. The following were allegedly killed: Naji Jumaa Jordane Al Kawafi, aged 18; Motaz Abdel Ati Al Darouqi, aged 19; Hamad Al Allam, aged 27; Faouzi Hussein Al Sabiri, aged 36; Marwan Al Shattat, aged 20; Mohamed Salem Boujnah, aged 21; Idris Ali Raslan Al Maghribi, aged 13; Rami Saleh Al Maghribi, aged 18; Moayed Fathi Boujlaoui, aged 26; Mohamed Abdeladim Al Saiti; Aboubakr Fathi Al Tachani; Ahmed Kamal Al Chahini; and Salem Abou Madi. The following human rights defenders and activists, including their family members, were reportedly arrested and their fates and whereabouts remained unknown: Mr. Al Mahdi Saleh Hmeed, Mr. Sadek Saleh Hmeed, Mr. Ali Saleh Hmeed and Mr. Fredj Saleh Hmeed. In addition, Mr. Mohamed Srit, and Mr. Fathi Tarbal were arrested and subsequently released. Unconfirmed reports indicate that 17 activists, lawyers and former political prisoners were arrested, including Mr. Abdelhafuz Ghogha, a prominent human rights lawyer. The authorities reportedly cut all landline and wireless means of communication in the country and blocked websites, including the Al-Jazeera website, as well as social networking sites.Alleged victims: 7 More details... | |
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Alleged arrests and detention of members of religious minorities. According to information received, the following Christians had been arrested and/or detained: Mr. Mostafa Shokrollahi, Mr. Khalil Yar-Ali, Mr. Arastoo Faroukh Samani, Mr. Abrahim Firouzin, Mr. Leonard Keshishian (whose place of detention remained undisclosed), Mr. Yasaman Yar-Ahmadi, Mr. Basir Amini, Mr. Rafi Nadipoor, Ms. Leila Akhavan, Ms. Sara Akhvan, Mr. Mehdi Forootan, Ms. Ladan Nouri, Mr. Farshid Fathi, Mr. Mohammad Zardouz, Ms. Nasrin Hosseini Nia, Mr. Javad Zare, Ms. Anahita Zare, Mr. Davood Abdi, Mr. Rasool Abdolahi, Ms. Maryam Abdolahi, Pastor Abrahamian, Mr. Mojtaba Keshavarz-Ahmadai, Mr. Shahin Rostami Azar-Kordi, Mr. Reza Estifan, Mr. Ehsan Behrouz, Mr. Ali Shahvari. In January 2011, Pastor Behnam Irani was found guilty for ?action against the order?. On 24 January 2011, as Pastor Behnam was leaving the tribunal, he was allegedly kidnapped and his whereabouts remained unknown. Arrest and detention of members of the Bahá'í faith: On 30 December 2010, four Intelligence Ministry officers allegedly came to Mr. Adib Haghpajouh‘s home in Shiraz, Fars province, confiscated all material related to his religion, and arrested him. On 28 December 2010, officers of the Intelligence Ministry reportedly searched the homes of Ms. Shiva Karimi, Ms. Homeyra Parvizi, Mr. Navid Marghi and Mr. Masrour Fazli in Oroumiyeh, West Azerbaijan province. Material related to the Bahá'í faith were confiscated. Ms. Karimi, Ms. Parvizi and Mr. Marghi were allegedly arrested. Mr. Fazli, Mr. Ehsan Amouzegar and Mr. Akbar Arsalani were arrested on 30 December 2010. On 20 December, Ms. Anisa Safarian was arrested at her home in Babolsar, Mazandaran province. Before taking her into custody, Intelligence Ministry agents reportedly searched the home and confiscated material related to the Bahá‘í faith. On 8 December 2010, Intelligence Ministry officers came to the home of Mr. Omid Ghanbari in Sari, Mazandaran province and arrested him. Agents later arrested his wife, Ms. Fattaneh Nouri (Ghanbari), and his sister, Ms. Roya Ghanbari. Concern was expressed about the personal security of seven detained Bahá'ís: Ms. Fariba Kamalabadi, Mr. Jamaloddin Khanjani, Mr. Afif Naeimi, Mr. Saeid Rezaie, Mr. Behrouz Tavakkoli, Mr. Vahid Tizfahm and Ms. Mahvash Sabet. They were the subject of earlier communications (see A/HRC/10/8/Add.1, paras. 93-94 and paras. 101-112; A/HRC/13/40/Add.1, paras. 130-135; and A/HRC/16/53/Add.1, paras. 185-195).Alleged victims: 44 More details... | |
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Alleged threats against human rights activist in relation to the enforced disappearance of her husband. According to the information received, between 18 and 20 January 2011, Ms. Angkhana Neelaphaijit received a number of threatening phone calls from unknown persons. Ms. Neelaphaijit is the President of the Justice and Peace Foundation and wife of human rights lawyer Mr. Somchai Neelaphaijit, who disappeared on 11 March 2004. The phone calls reportedly coincided with ongoing legal proceedings concerning the case of Mr. Neelaphaijit. Ms. Neelaphaijit was the subject of earlier communications (see E/CN.4/2006/95/Add.1, para 500; A/HRC/4/37/Add.1, para 641; A/HRC/7/28/Add.1, para 1837; A/HRC/10/12/Add.1, paras 2493 and 2497).Alleged victims: 2 More details... | |
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Alleged worsening of the situation of human rights defenders and journalists in relation to demonstrations. According to the information received, on 1 February 2011, Mr. Malak Adly, a lawyer from the Hisham Mubarak Law Center (HMLC) was arrested by security forces and his fate and whereabouts remained unknown. On 3 February, the offices of HMLC and the Egyptian Center for Economic and Social Rights were reportedly raided by military police, accompanied by unidentified men in civilian clothes, who confiscated equipment and mobile phones. More than 30 persons working for both centers, Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International, were reportedly arrested, beaten, and taken to an undisclosed location. Those arrested included: Mr. Ahmed Seif El Islam, former Director of HMLC; Mr. Mohsen Beshir, HMLC lawyer; Mr. Mostafa Al Hassan, HMLC lawyer; Ms. Mouna Al Masry, HMLC researcher; Mr. Al Sayed Feky, HMLC lawyer; Mr. Mohamed El Taher, HMLC staff member; Ms. Fatma Abed, Front to Defend Egypt Protestors (FDEP) volunteer; Ms. Shahdan Abou Shad, FDEP volunteer; Ms. Nadine Abu Shadi, FDEP volunteer; Ms. Nadia Hashem, FDEP volunteer; Mr. Ahmed Hamdy Mahmoud, student from Assiut University; Mr. Said Haddadi, Amnesty International; Mr. Daniel Williams, Human Rights Watch; Ms. Sofia Amara, French citizen working for Magneto Press; and Mr. Pedro da Foneska, Portugese Citizen working for Magneto Press. On the same day, Mr. Amr Salah, researcher at the Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies, was reportedly arrested along with activists Ms. Shadi Al Ghazali Harb, Mr. Nasser Abdel Hamid, Mr. Mohamed Arafat, Mr. Ahmed Douma, Mr. Amr Ezz, and Mr. Ahmed (surname unknown) in El Haram area, Giza, Cairo. Security forces and unidentified men reportedly continued to harass journalists covering the protests, searching their hotel rooms, and confiscating their equipment. Mr. Rajesh Bhardwaj, a journalist for CNN-IBN, was reportedly arrested by security forces.Alleged victims: 22 More details... | |
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Alleged arrests, excessive use of force, killings, attacks against journalists, and disruptions in media coverage and access to the Internet in relation to demonstrations. According to the information received, the following demonstrators were killed between 25 and 29 January 2011: Mutapha Ragab, aged 21, Sulaiman Saber, aged 35, Ghareeb Abdulall, Fayez Fahim, Mohamed Ahmed Yosph, aged 23, Mahmoud Ahmed Mahmoud, aged 26, Alae Abdelmehsen, Mustapha Abdellah, Mohamed Sha‘ban Bashir, aged 30, Mutafa Jamal Wardani, Eraddi Mohamed =eraddi, Ahmed Ali Mohamed, Achraf Nour Al DIn Mohamed, aged 40, Islam Metwali Mohamed, Sharif Al Sayed Redwan, Faraj Abdelfatah Awad, Mohamed Mahrous Anwar, Samir Abdellah, aged 55, Ali Ahmed Ali, Abdelmajeed Abdelalim Abdelmajeed, aged 41. Reportedly, hundreds of arrests were made of peaceful demonstrators, and some of those arrested were taken to undisclosed locations. On 26 January, access to social networking sites were reportedly blocked, and on 28 January, the country‘s four primary Internet service providers all stopped moving data in and out of the country. Similarly, mobile phone connections were disrupted. On 30 January, the Minister of Information reportedly ordered the suspension of the operations of Al-Jazeera in Egypt. The following journalists were allegedly targeted by security forces while covering the demonstrations: Mr. Asadallah al-Sawi, Mr. Ahmad Mansour, Mr. Ben Wedemen and Ms. Mary Rogers.Alleged victims: 16 More details... | |
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Alleged enforced disappearance. According to the information received, Mr. Mohamed Abdo, born on 27 January 1984, resident in Alexandria, was arrested on 5 January 2011 at his home and subsequently disappeared. According to witnesses, State Security Intelligence (SSI) agents in civilian clothes allegedly abducted Mr. Abdo from his home and transferred him to an unknown location. Witnesses also report that SSI agents reportedly searched the victim‘s house without presenting a judicial order and confiscated some personal items. It is alleged that Mr. Abdo‘s arrest and consequent disappearance may be linked to his alleged participation in a church bombing attack in Alexandria against the Coptic minority, on the night of 31 December 2010. The fate and whereabouts of Mr. Abdo remained unknown.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
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Supuesta desaparición de migrantes, amenazas y actos de hostigamiento. Según la información recibida, el día 16 de diciembre, hombres fuertemente armados no identificados habrían subido a un tren en Chahuite (Oaxaca) y habrían secuestrado a aproximadamente 40 migrantes. El día 18 de diciembre, algunos de los migrantes que viajaban en el tren habrían llegado al refugio ?Albergue de Migrantes Hermanos en el Camino de la Esperanza?, gestionado por la Pastoral católica de Movilidad Humana de la Diócesis de Tehuantepec, del cual el Padre Solalinde es director. El Padre Solalinde habría denunciado los secuestros y, junto con más activistas, habrían llevado a cabo el día 8 de enero una marcha a pie para llamar la atención sobre la vulnerabilidad de los migrantes en la parte sur de México. Tras estos hechos, las continuas amenazas que venía recibiendo el Padre Solalinde y sus colaboradores se habrían intensificado.Alleged victims: 1 More details... | |
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Alleged abduction of human rights defenders. According to the information received, on 21 December 2010 Mr. Siddique Eido, coordinator of the NGO Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP)‘s core group in Pasni, District Gwadar, and Mr. Yousaf Baloch were returning from a court hearing in Gwadar in a van, under police protection, when they were abducted by plainclothes men and men wearing uniforms of the Federal Paramilitary Force of Pakistan Frontier Constabulary. Mr. Eido and Mr. Baloch were under trial, with seven co-accused, in relation to an alleged attack on coastguards on 29 March 2010. Mr. Eido had allegedly received threats for reporting on human rights violations committed in the region, and feared that he might be disappeared. Their fate and whereabouts remained unknown.Alleged victims: 2 More details... | |
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Alleged arbitrary detention/enforced disappearance of a human right activist. According to the information received, since 3 December 2010, Mr. Ayman Ahmed Salem Mohamed (born 1969) had been publishing several online political opinions criticising the current regime in Egypt. On 9 December 2010, Mr. Salem and some close relatives were allegedly arrested by agents of the Egyptian Security Services. Reportedly, the security agents did not present an arrest warrant, nor did they inform Mr. Salem and his family of the reasons for their arrest. Mr. Salem‘s relatives were immediately separated from him following their arrest, and were later released on 11 December 2010. Mr. Salem‘s fate and whereabouts reportedly remained unknown. Mr. Salem‘s family was unable to obtain information from either the Egyptian Military Intelligence or the Egyptian Military Forces who allegedly have denied Mr. Salem‘s detention and refused to provide any information about his whereabouts or fate.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |