Case No
Country
Mandate(s)
Summary of the allegation transmitted
CUB 1/2014
28/02/2014 Cuba
JAL
Freedom of
expression;
Freedom of
peaceful assembly
and of association;
Human rights
defenders;
Presunto hostigamiento y detención de defensores y defensoras de derechos humanos
y activistas en conexión con la segunda Cumbre de la Comunidad de Estados
Latinoamericanos y Caribeño (CELAC). CELAC se celebró los días 28 y 29 de enero
de 2013 en La Habana. Según la información recibida, el Sr José Daniel Ferrer García
y la Sra Yusmila Reina Ferrera fueron detenidos durante 48 horas. El 6 de febrero de
2014, el Sr Jorge Luis García Pérez “Antúnez” y la Sra Donaida Pérez Paseiro fueron
arrestados arbitrariamente y la vivienda de el Sr. Garcia Perez fue allanada. El Sr
Garcia Perez habría realizado una huelga de hambre durante unos dias para reclamar
la devolucion de los materiales que le habrian sido confiscados. El Sr Geobanis
Izaguirre Hernández y el Sr Ernesto Ortiz Betancourt fueron golpeados durante una
marcha pacífica el 7 de febrero de 2014. Se expresa consternación sobre alegaciones
de hostigamiento a activistas y defensores de derechos humanos en conexión con el
legitimo ejercicio de la libertad de reunión pacífica y la libertad de expresión.
IRN 1/2014
28/02/2014 Iran (Islamic
JUA
Republic of)
Arbitrary
detention;
Freedom of
expression; Iran;
Summary
executions;
Torture; Violence
against women;
Alleged risk of imminent executions in violation of international human rights law.
According to the information received, Mr. Rouhollah Tavani was sentenced to death
under charges of “Sabb Al-Nabi” (insults to the Prophet of Islam or other Great
Prophets), for allegedly insulting the Holy Prophet and producing alcoholic beverages,
which does not constitute “most serious crimes” under international law. Furthermore,
Mr. Tavani reportedly suffers from psychosocial disabilities. In a second case, Ms.
Farzaneh Moradi was scheduled to be executed on 1 February 2014 for the alleged
murder of her husband. Ms. Moradi’s execution was postponed for one month,
reportedly due to a lack of evidence that she was the perpetrator of the crime. Concern
is expressed about the inadequate examination during the proceedings of the personal
circumstances of Ms. Moradi, including the fact that she was a victim of forced and
early marriage. Further concerns are expressed in respect of the lack of fair trial
guarantees in both cases.
Reply
A/HRC/26/21
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