This page summarizes cases raised with Turkey 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 Turkey. 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 Turkey, English). First Report (May 1, 2011 to March 15, 2012) Joint urgent appeal, 13/10/2011. Case no. TUR 4/2011. State Reply: None to date. Alleged raids on offices and homes. Joint allegation letter, 8/2/2012. Case no. TUR 2/2012. State Reply: 26/4/2012. Alleged illegal raids on several NGOs' offices in Diyarbakir. Observations The Special Rapporteur thanks the Government of Turkey for its reply to... Continue reading →
This page summarizes cases raised with Sudan 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 Sudan. 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 Sudan, English). First Report (May 1, 2011 to March 15, 2012) Joint urgent appeal, 15/2/2012. Case no. SDN 1/2012. State Reply: None to date. Alleged excessive use of force during peaceful demonstrations. Observations The Special Rapporteur regrets that no reply has been received from the Government of Sudan to the urgent appeal sent during the reporting period. He considers responses to his communications as an... Continue reading →
This page summarizes cases raised with Serbia 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 Serbia. 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 Serbia, English). First Report (May 1, 2011 to March 15, 2012) Joint allegation letter, 28/10/2011. Case no. SRB 1/2011. State Reply: None to date. Alleged ban of the 2011 Belgrade Pride Parade. Observations The Special Rapporteur regrets that no reply has been received from the Government of the Serbia to the communication sent during the reporting period. He considers responses to his communications as an... Continue reading →
This page summarizes cases raised with Bangladesh 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 Bangladesh. 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 Bangladesh, English) First Report (May 1, 2011 to March 15, 2012) Joint allegation letter, 11/10/2011. Case no. BGD 5/2011. State Reply: 12/10/2011. Alleged delay in approval for funding for NGO project. Joint allegation letter, 21/12/2011. Case no. BGD 7/2011. State Reply: 22/12/2011. Alleged negative impacts on human rights of affected communities of proposed domestic policy permitting the construction... Continue reading →
This page summarizes cases raised with Rwanda 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 Rwanda. 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 Rwanda, French). First Report (May 1, 2011 to March 15, 2012) None Second Report (March 16, 2012 to February 28, 2013) None Third Report (March 1, 2013 to February 28, 2014) None Fourth Report (March 1, 2014 to February 28, 2015) Joint urgent appeal, 08/12/2014. Case no: RWA 2/2014. State reply: None. Alleged arrests and detentions of ousted members of the non-governmental organization Rwanda League for the... Continue reading →
This page summarizes cases raised with Laos 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 Laos. 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 Laos, English). First Report (May 1, 2011 to March 15, 2012) None Second Report (March 16, 2012 to February 28, 2013) Joint allegation letter, 20/12/2012. Case no. LAO 2/2012. State Reply: None to date. Allegations of expulsion of a staff member belonging to an international non-governmental organization from the Lao People‟s Democratic Republic. Joint allegation letter, 20/12/2012. Case no. LAO 3/2012. State... Continue reading →
This page summarizes cases raised with Kyrgyzstan 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 Kyrgyzstan. 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 Kyrgyzstan, English). First Report (May 1, 2011 to March 15, 2012) None Second Report (March 16, 2012 to February 28, 2013) None Third Report (March 1, 2013 to February 28, 2014) Joint allegation letter, 30/09/2013. Case no. KGZ 2/2013. State reply: 22/11/2013. Alleged proposed legal amendments, which would significantly impinge on the right to freedom of association and the right to defend human... Continue reading →
This page summarizes cases raised with the Russian Federation 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 Russian Federation. 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 Russian Federation, English). First Report (May 1, 2011 to March 15, 2012) Joint urgent appeal, 28/7/2011. Case no. RUS 8/2011. State Reply: 15/9/2011. Alleged threats and acts of intimidation against human rights defenders. Joint urgent appeal, 16/9/2011. Case no. RUS 10/2011. State Reply: 19/12/2011. Alleged arrest and detention of human rights defenders. Joint urgent... Continue reading →
This page summarizes cases raised with Kenya 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 Kenya. 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 Kenya, English). First Report (May 1, 2011 to March 15, 2012) None. Second Report (March 16, 2012 to February 28, 2013) Joint urgent appeal, 15/08/2012. Case no. KEN 1/2012. State Reply: None to date. Alleged threats against human rights defenders, including death threats and surveillance. Other letter, 27/08/2012. Case no. KEN 3/2012. State Reply: None to date. Alleged landmark decision of the Supreme Court... Continue reading →
This page summarizes cases raised with Kazakhstan 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 Kazakhstan. 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 Kazakhstan, English). First Report (May 1, 2011 to March 15, 2012) Joint urgent appeal, 28/7/2011. Case no. KAZ 2/2011. State Reply: 17/9/2011. Alleged detention of human rights defender and trade unionist. Joint urgent appeal, 13/1/2012. Case no. KAZ 5/2011. State Reply: None to date. Allegations of widespread acts of violence and excessive use of force against protesters in Zhanaozen, Mangistau... Continue reading →
