This page summarizes cases raised with Ethiopia by the Special Rapporteur between May 1, 2011, (when the Special Rapporteur took up his functions) and February 28, 2017 (the date of the last public release of communications). Communications are released to the public once per year. This page also contains observations on these communications and on responses received from Ethiopia. Communications and observations are divided into sections based upon which observation report they originally appeared. Each communication is referenced as urgent appeal (UA), allegation letter (AL), joint urgent appeal (JUA) and joint allegation letter (JAL) – the hyperlinks lead to these documents. This is followed by the date the communication was issued, as well as the case number and the State reply (also hyperlinked if available). Summaries and communications are published only in the language of submission (in the case of Ethiopia, English). First Report (May 1, 2011 to March 15, 2012) Joint urgent appeal, 5/10/2011. Case no. ETH 4/2011. State Reply: 17/2/2012. Alleged arrests, detention and charges under anti-terrorism legislation of journalists and opposition politicians. Joint allegation letter, 9/12/2011. Case no. ETH 6/2011. State Reply: None to date. Alleged strict implementation of the Charities and Societies... Continue reading →
This page summarizes cases raised with Maldives by the Special Rapporteur between May 1, 2011, (when the Special Rapporteur took up his functions) and February 28, 2017 (the date of the last public release of communications). Communications are released to the public once per year. This page also contains observations on these communications and on responses received from Maldives. Communications and observations are divided into sections based upon which observation report they originally appeared. Each communication is referenced as urgent appeal (UA), allegation letter (AL), joint urgent appeal (JUA) and joint allegation letter (JAL) - the hyperlinks lead to these documents. This is followed by the date the communication was issued, as well as the case number and the State reply (also hyperlinked if available). Summaries and communications are published only in the language of submission (in the case of Maldives, English). First Report (May 1, 2011 to March 15, 2012) Joint urgent appeal, 29/02/2012. Case no. MDV 2/2012. State Reply: None to date. Allegations of excessive use of force against protestors belonging to the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP). Observations The Special Rapporteur regrets that the Government of the Maldives did not respond to his communication dated 29 February 2012. He considers... Continue reading →
This page summarizes cases raised with Thailand by the Special Rapporteur between May 1, 2011, (when the Special Rapporteur took up his functions) and February 28, 2017 (the date of the last public release of communications). Communications are released to the public once per year. This page also contains observations on these communications and on responses received from Thailand. Communications and observations are divided into sections based upon which observation report they originally appeared. Each communication is referenced as urgent appeal (UA), allegation letter (AL), joint urgent appeal (JUA) and joint allegation letter (JAL) - the hyperlinks lead to these documents. This is followed by the date the communication was issued, as well as the case number and the State reply (also hyperlinked if available). Summaries and communications are published only in the language of submission (in the case of Thailand, English). First Report (May 1, 2011 to March 15, 2012) None Second Report (March 16, 2012 to February 28, 2013) Joint allegation letter, 25/07/2012. Case no. THA 4/2012. State Reply: None to date. Allegations of charges against trade unionists for leading a peaceful demonstration. Joint allegation letter, 09/01/2013. Case no. THA 1/2013. State Reply: 20/03/2013. Alleged killing of two women human... Continue reading →
This page summarizes cases raised with Myanmar by the Special Rapporteur between May 1, 2011, (when the Special Rapporteur took up his functions) and February 28, 2017 (the date of the last public release of communications). Communications are released to the public once per year. This page also contains observations on these communications and on responses received from Myanmar. Communications and observations are divided into sections based upon which observation report they originally appeared. Each communication is referenced as urgent appeal (UA), allegation letter (AL), joint urgent appeal (JUA) and joint allegation letter (JAL) - the hyperlinks lead to these documents. This is followed by the date the communication was issued, as well as the case number and the State reply (also hyperlinked if available). Summaries and communications are published only in the language of submission (in the case of Myanmar, English). First Report (May 1, 2011 to March 15, 2012) Joint allegation letter, 23/02/2012. Case no. MMR 1/2012. State Reply: None to date. Alleged conviction of 32 lawyers in relation to the exercise of their rights to freedom of opinion, expression, peaceful assembly and association, as well as for providing legal representation and assistance, and their subsequent disbarment following proceedings in... Continue reading →
This page summarizes cases raised with Tajikistan by the Special Rapporteur between May 1, 2011, (when the Special Rapporteur took up his functions) and February 28, 2016 (the date of the last public release of communications). Communications are released to the public once per year. This page also contains observations on these communications and on responses received from Tajikistan. Communications and observations are divided into sections based upon which observation report they originally appeared. Each communication is referenced as urgent appeal (UA), allegation letter (AL), joint urgent appeal (JUA) and joint allegation letter (JAL) - the hyperlinks lead to these documents. This is followed by the date the communication was issued, as well as the case number and the State reply (also hyperlinked if available). Summaries and communications are published only in the language of submission (in the case of Tajikistan, English). First Report (May 1, 2011 to March 15, 2012) None Second Report (March 16, 2012 to February 28, 2013) Joint urgent appeal, 29/08/2012. Case no. TJK 3/2012. State Reply: 16/10/2012. Allegations of lack of procedural safeguards in the case against the Association of Young Lawyers of Tajikistan (Amparo). Joint urgent appeal, 20/11/2012. Case no. TJK 4/2012. State Reply: None to... Continue reading →
This page summarizes cases raised with Zimbabwe by the Special Rapporteur between May 1, 2011, (when the Special Rapporteur took up his functions) and February 28, 2017 (the date of the last public release of communications). Communications are released to the public once per year. This page also contains observations on these communications and on responses received from Zimbabwe. Communications and observations are divided into sections based upon which observation report they originally appeared. Each communication is referenced as urgent appeal (UA), allegation letter (AL), joint urgent appeal (JUA) and joint allegation letter (JAL) - the hyperlinks lead to these documents. This is followed by the date the communication was issued, as well as the case number and the State reply (also hyperlinked if available). Summaries and communications are published only in the language of submission (in the case of Zimbabwe, English). First Report (May 1, 2011 to March 15, 2012) Joint urgent appeal, 1/6/2011. Case no. ZWE 3/2011. State Reply: None to date. Alleged arrest and detention of human rights defenders. Joint urgent appeal, 26/10/2011. Case no. ZWE 5/2011. State Reply: None to date. Alleged arrest and detention of human rights defenders. Joint urgent appeal, 22/12/2011. Case no. ZWE 7/2011. State Reply:... Continue reading →
This page summarizes cases raised with the United States of America by the Special Rapporteur between May 1, 2011, (when the Special Rapporteur took up his functions) and February 28, 2017 (the date of the last public release of communications). Communications are released to the public once per year. This page also contains observations on these communications and on responses received from the United States. Communications and observations are divided into sections based upon which observation report they originally appeared. Each communication is referenced as urgent appeal (UA), allegation letter (AL), joint urgent appeal (JUA) and joint allegation letter (JAL) - the hyperlinks lead to these documents. This is followed by the date the communication was issued, as well as the case number and the State reply (also hyperlinked if available). Summaries and communications are published only in the language of submission (in the case of the United States, English). First Report (May 1, 2011 to March 15, 2012) Joint urgent appeal, 21/12/2011. Case no. USA 23/2011. State Reply: None to date. Alleged excessive use of force against peaceful protesters who were assembled in various cities throughout the United States of America. Joint urgent appeal, 23/02/2012. Case no. USA 24/2011. State Reply: None to date. Alleged... Continue reading →
This page summarizes cases raised with Kuwait by the Special Rapporteur between May 1, 2011, (when the Special Rapporteur took up his functions) and February 28, 2017 (the date of the last public release of communications). Communications are released to the public once per year. This page also contains observations on these communications and on responses received from Kuwait. Communications and observations are divided into sections based upon which observation report they originally appeared. Each communication is referenced as urgent appeal (UA), allegation letter (AL), joint urgent appeal (JUA) and joint allegation letter (JAL) - the hyperlinks lead to these documents. This is followed by the date the communication was issued, as well as the case number and the State reply (also hyperlinked if available). Summaries and communications are published only in the language of submission (in the case of Kuwait, English). First Report (May 1, 2011 to March 15, 2012) Joint allegation letter, 6/3/2012. Case no. KWT 1/2012. State Reply: 30/4/2012. Alleged undue restrictions to the right of peaceful assembly. Observations The Special Rapporteur thanks the Government of Kuwait for its response to his communication dated 6 March 2012. Official translation of this reply was pending at the time of finalizing this... Continue reading →
This page summarizes cases raised with Viet Nam by the Special Rapporteur between May 1, 2011, (when the Special Rapporteur took up his functions) and February 28, 2017 (the date of the last public release of communications). Communications are released to the public once per year. This page also contains observations on these communications and on responses received from Viet Nam. Communications and observations are divided into sections based upon which observation report they originally appeared. Each communication is referenced as urgent appeal (UA), allegation letter (AL), joint urgent appeal (JUA) and joint allegation letter (JAL) - the hyperlinks lead to these documents. This is followed by the date the communication was issued, as well as the case number and the State reply (also hyperlinked if available). Summaries and communications are published only in the language of submission (in the case of Viet Nam, English). First Report (May 1, 2011 to March 15, 2012) Joint urgent appeal, 29/07/2011. Case no. VNM 3/2011. State Reply: 06/09/2011. Alleged sentencing of human rights defenders. Joint urgent appeal, 01/12/2011. Case no. VNM 7/2011. State Reply: 16/04/2012. Alleged on-going detention and conviction of human rights defenders. Observations The Special Rapporteur thanks the Government of Viet Nam... Continue reading →
This page summarizes cases raised with Nigeria by the Special Rapporteur between May 1, 2011, (when the Special Rapporteur took up his functions) and February 28, 2017 (the date of the last public release of communications). Communications are released to the public once per year. This page also contains observations on these communications and on responses received from Nigeria. Communications and observations are divided into sections based upon which observation report they originally appeared. Each communication is referenced as urgent appeal (UA), allegation letter (AL), joint urgent appeal (JUA) and joint allegation letter (JAL) - the hyperlinks lead to these documents. This is followed by the date the communication was issued, as well as the case number and the State reply (also hyperlinked if available). Summaries and communications are published only in the language of submission (in the case of Nigeria, English). First Report (May 1, 2011 to March 15, 2012) Joint allegation letter, 20/12/2011. Case no. NGA 5/2011. State Reply: None to date. Alleged restrictions on the rights to freedom of association and of peaceful assembly of groups defending lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) rights. Observations The Special Rapporteur regrets that no reply has been received from the Government of... Continue reading →
