A/HRC/19/58
Observations
106. The Working Group is concerned that it sent two urgent actions and received
allegations that enforced disappearances are being used by law enforcement officers,
paramilitary agents and armed forces. The Working Group regrets that no information has
been received from the Government in connection with the general allegation and calls on
the Government to cooperate in accordance with relevant Human Rights Council
resolutions.
Belarus
Number of
outstanding
cases at the
beginning of the
period under
review
Cases transmitted to the
Government during the period
under review: 0
Cases clarified during the period
under review: 0
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
0
0
0
0
3
3
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
3
Urgent Appeal
N/A
Government response
N/A
General allegation
N/A
Government response
N/A
Prompt intervention letter
N/A
Government response
N/A
Working Group request for a visit
Yes
Invitation extended
No
Information from the Government
107. The Working Group received two communications from the Government dated 9
June and 11 October 2011, regarding three outstanding cases. The information provided
was considered insufficient to lead to their clarification.
Information from sources
108.
Information was received from sources concerning one outstanding case.
Request for a visit
109. On 30 June 2011, the Working Group requested an invitation to undertake a mission
to the country. No response has been received from the Government.
Total cases transmitted, clarified and outstanding
110. Since its establishment, the Working Group has transmitted three cases to the
Government; all remain outstanding.
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