Case No
Country
CHN 1/2014
03/02/2014 China (People's
JUA
Republic of)
KEN 2/2014
03/02/2014 Kenya
JAL
Mandate(s)
Summary of the allegation transmitted
Arbitrary
detention;
Cultural Rights;
Disappearances;
Freedom of
expression;
Freedom of
peaceful assembly
and of association;
Freedom of
religion; Minority
issues;
Adequate
housing;
Discrimination
against women in
law and in
practic; Extreme
poverty; Food;
Violence against
women;
30/04/2014
Alleged arrest and detention of ten Tibetan singers and musicians. According to the
information received, artists Gongpo Tsezin, Trinley Tsekar, Kelsang Yarphel, Lolo,
Pema Trinley, Chakdor, Khenrap, Nyagdompo, Shawo Tashi, and Achok Phulshung
are either currently being detained or their fate and whereabouts are unknown. It is
alleged that these artists have been arrested in connection with their songs supporting
Tibetan culture and reflecting the situation in the Tibetan Autonomous Region.
Serious concerns are expressed that the alleged arbitrary arrest and detention or
enforced disappearance of the aforementioned 10 Tibetan singers and musicians may
be linked to their legitimate human rights activities. The Tibetan singer Lolo was the
subject of an earlier communication sent on 9 August 2012, see A/HRC/22/67/Corr.2,
case no. CHN 8/2012.
Allegations of discrimination against women caused by provisions contained in the
2013 Matrimonial Property Bill. According to the information received, the 2013
Matrimonial Property Bill, adopted by the National Parliament of the Republic of
Kenya on 12 November 2013, denies women the right to marital property upon
divorce or death of their spouse, unless they can prove they made a financial
contribution during their marriage. It has also been reported that only a minority of
women own land title deeds in their own names or jointly with men in Kenya and that
traditional customary laws regard property as the sole preserve of men, with women
often struggling to provide for themselves and their children when they are widowed,
divorced or separated.
Reply
A/HRC/26/21
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