This page summarizes cases raised with Tunisia 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 Tunisia. 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 Tunisia, French). First Report (May 1, 2011 to March 15, 2012) None Second Report (March 16, 2012 to February 28, 2013) Joint allegation letter, 20/04/2012. Case no. TUN 1/2012. State reply: 21/06/2012. Allégations d'un usage excessif de la force et de restrictions illégitimes au droit à la liberté de réunion pacifique. Joint allegation letter, 05/12/2012. Case no. TUN 6/2012. State... 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 →
This page summarizes cases raised with the United Arab Emirates 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 Arab Emirates. 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 Arab Emirates, English). First Report (May 1, 2011 to March 15, 2012) None Second Report (March 16, 2012 to February 28, 2013) Joint urgent appeal, 15/05/2012. Case no. ARE 3/2012. State Reply: None to date. Alleged revocation of citizenship, arbitrary detention and enforced disappearance of human rights defenders. Joint urgent... Continue reading →
This page summarizes cases raised with Oman 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 Oman. 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 Oman, English). First Report (May 1, 2011 to March 15, 2012) None Second Report (March 16, 2012 to February 28, 2013) Joint urgent appeal, 21/06/2012. Case no. OMN 1/2012. State Replies: 14/08/2012; 18/08/2012. Allegations of arbitrary arrest, detention and criminalisation of human rights defenders. Joint urgent appeal, 10/08/2012. Case no. OMN 2/2012. State Replies: 14/08/2012; 18/08/2012.... Continue reading →
This page summarizes cases raised with Yemen 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 Yemen. 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 Yemen, 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) None Fourth Report (March 1, 2014 to February 28, 2015) None Fifth Report (March 1, 2015 to February 28, 2016) None Sixth Report (March 1, 2016 to February 28, 2017) Joint allegation letter, Case no. YEM 2/2016 State... Continue reading →
This page summarizes cases raised with Lebanon 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 Lebanon. 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 Lebanon, French). First Report (May 1, 2011 to March 15, 2012) Joint urgent appeal, 10/08/2011. Case no. LBN 3/2011. State Reply: None to date. Allégations d'actes d'intimidation. Observations Le Rapporteur spécial regrette de ne pas avoir reçu aucune réponse du Gouvernement du Liban pour sa communication datée du 10 août 2011. Il considère les réponses à ses communications comme... Continue reading →
This page summarizes cases raised with Libya 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 Libya. 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 Libya, English). First Report (May 1, 2011 to March 15, 2012) None Second Report (March 16, 2012 to February 28, 2013) Joint urgent appeal, 05/09/2012 Case no. LBY 2/2012. State Reply: 07/09/2012. Alleged destruction of religious and historic sites, desecration of graves, intimidation and the excessive use of force against protesters. Joint allegation letter, 09/01/2013. Case no. LBY... 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... Continue reading →
This page summarizes cases raised with Syria 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 Syria. 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 Syria, English). First Report (May 1, 2011 to March 15, 2012) Joint urgent appeal, 17/6/2011. Case no. SYR 7/2011. State Reply: None to date. Alleged killings of protesters, excessive use of force and denial of life-saving medical treatment. Joint allegation letter, 29/6/2011. Case no. SYR 6/2011. State Reply: 25/10/2011. Alleged arrest and detention of human rights activists following peaceful... Continue reading →
This page summarizes cases raised with Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia. 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 Saudi Arabia, English). First Report (May 1, 2011 to March 15, 2012) None Second Report (March 16, 2012 to February 28, 2013) Joint urgent appeal, 03/05/2012. Case no. SAU 7/2012. State Reply: 01/02/2013. Allegations of acts of intimidation, excessive use of force and arbitrary detention against individuals exercising peacefully their rights to freedom of association, of peaceful... Continue reading →
