This page summarizes cases raised with Burundi 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 Burundi. 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 Burundi, French). First Report (May 1, 2011 to March 15, 2012) None Second Report (March 16, 2012 to February 28, 2013) Joint allegation letter, 23/08/2012. Case no. BDI 3/2012. State Reply: Aucune à ce jour. Allégations de la condamnation d'un président d'une association. Allegation letter, 20/12/2012. Case no. BDI 4/2012. State Reply: Aucune à ce jour. Allégations de deux projets... Continue reading →
This page summarizes cases raised with Madagascar 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 Madagascar. 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 Madagascar, French). First Report (May 1, 2011 to March 15, 2012) None Second Report (March 16, 2012 to February 28, 2013) Joint allegation letter, 14/12/2012. Case no. MDG 2.2012. State Reply: Aucune à ce jour. Allegations de restrictions et d'un usage excessif de la force durant des manifestations pacifiques dans un contexte d'actes de harcèment contre des journalistes d'une... 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... Continue reading →
This page summarizes cases raised with Guinea 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 Guinea. 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 Guinea, 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) None Fifth Report (March 1, 2015 to February 28, 2016) Joint urgent appeal, 29/10/2015. Case no. GIN 3/2015. State reply: None. Allégations quant à... Continue reading →
This page summarizes cases raised with the Republic of Congo 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 Republic of Congo. 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 Republic of Congo, 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) None Fifth Report (March 1, 2015 to February 28, 2016) Joint allegation letter, 09/12/2015. Case no. COG 2/2015.... 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... 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... Continue reading →
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... Continue reading →
This page summarizes cases raised with Niger 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 Niger. 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 Niger, 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, 26/05/2014. Case no: NER 1/2014. State reply: 26/08/2014. Allégations relatives à l’arrestation et à la détention arbitraire du... Continue reading →
This page summarizes cases raised with Egypt 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 Egypt. 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 Egypt, English). First Report (May 1, 2011 to March 15, 2012) Joint urgent appeal, 11/10/2011. Case no. EGY 11/2011. State Reply: 19/10/2011; 19/10/2011. Alleged harassment of the Coptic Christian community, restricting religious freedom and right to assemble, worship and practice. Joint allegation letter, 17/11/2011. Case no. EGY 12/2011. State Reply: 17/01/12. Alleged increasing climate of... Continue reading →
