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622. In the fifth communication, dated 22 August 2011, the Government replied positively
to the Working Group’s request for a visit.
623. In the sixth communication, dated 14 September 2011, the Government provided
information on three outstanding cases. Based on this information, the Working Group
decided, at its ninety-fifth session, to apply the six-month rule to these three cases.
Request for a visit
624. On 30 June 2011, the Working Group requested an invitation to undertake a mission to
the country. On 22 August 2011, the Government extended an invitation to visit the country
at mutually convenient and agreed dates.
Observations
625. The Working Group thanks the Government for having extended an invitation to visit
the country.
Thailand
Number of
outstanding
cases at the
beginning of the
period under
review
Cases transmitted to the
Government during the period
under review: 2
Cases clarified during the period
under review: 1
Cases sent under
the urgent action
procedure
Cases sent
under the
standard
procedure
Government
Non-governmental
sources
Number of
outstanding cases
at the end of the
year under review
2
0
1
0
55
54
Number of cases on which the
Government has replied
Multiple replies on some cases
Number of cases of possible clarification
by Government (6-month rule)
Yes
0
34
Urgent appeal
N/A
Government response
N/A
General allegation
N/A
Government response
N/A
Prompt intervention letter
Yes
Government response
Yes
Working Group request for a visit
Yes
Invitation extended
No
Urgent actions
626. The Working Group sent two cases under its urgent action procedure to the
Government. They concerned Messrs. Ibroheng Karhong and Dulhami Marae, who
allegedly disappeared in Bannangsta District, Yala Province, on 30 April 2011. According
to the source, they were reportedly last seen entering the Border Patrol Police camp at Ban
Santi 1.
Prompt interventions
627. On 16 February 2011, the Working Group jointly with another special procedure
mechanism, transmitted a prompt intervention letter to the Government concerning the
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