Case No Country DJI 1/2014 14/02/2014 Djibouti JAL PAK 2/2014 14/02/2014 Pakistan JUA Mandate(s) Summary of the allegation transmitted Freedom of expression; Freedom of peaceful assembly and of association; Human rights defenders; Summary executions; Torture; Allégations d’arrestations arbitraires et de harcèlement judiciaire contre des défenseurs de droits de l’homme, opposants politiques et un membre du personnel de presse. D’après les informations reçues, des défenseurs des droits de l’homme, opposants politiques et un journaliste auraient été victimes depuis décembre 2013 d’arrestations arbitraires, y compris d’agressions physiques. Alleged risk of imminent execution in violation of international human rights law. According to the information received, in 2010, Mr. Mohammad Asghar, age 69, was sentenced to death in Rawalpindi on charges of blasphemy, despite being diagnosed with psychosocial disabilities. Earlier, in 2000, he was reportedly diagnosed by a psychiatrist as suffering from paranoid schizophrenia. According to reports, Mr. Asghar attempted to commit suicide following his detention and since then has had frequent episodes of delusions. Reportedly, Mr. Asghar is being denied access to adequate medical care; consequently, his physical and mental condition has deteriorated. In October 2013, the court ruled that Mr. Asghar’s lawyers should be replaced by State lawyers; his initially appointed counsels were denied access to their client with the exception of 23 and 25 January 2014. Reportedly, the defendant has filed an appeal before the Rawalpindi bench of the Lahore High Court. Reply 18/02/2014 A/HRC/26/21 58 Date Type