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Allegations of arbitrary detention and failure to provide adequate medical treatment. According to the information received, on 3 July 2013, Mr. Khaled Al-Qazzaz was arrested presumably in connection to his position in the former Government. He has since his transfer to Tora Maximum Security Prison, on 17 December 2013, been detained without charge and trial, and no evidence has been disclosed to justify his detention. Mr. Al-Qazzaz has been held for over eight months in a small prison cell without natural light and is only permitted to leave his cell for one hour, five days a week. His family and lawyers are allowed to visit irregularly under the surveillance of prison staff. Due to his detention, Mr Al-Qazzaz has lost mobility in one arm. He has reportedly been denied access to surgery identified as necessary to avoid permanent paralysis of his limbs and respiratory functions. His only access to medicine is through relatives during visits. Serious concern is expressed at the alleged arbitrary detention of Mr. Al-Qazzaz and the failure to provide him with adequate medical treatment. He was the subject of a previous communication sent on 27 December 2013, see A/HRC/26/21, case no. EGY 20/2013, and an opinion of the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention, dated 7 August 2013, see A/HRC/WGAD/2013, Opinion No. 39/2013. Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
31 Oct 2014 |
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