Date Type Case No Country Mandate(s) Summary of the allegation transmitted ISR 3/2014 28/05/2014 Israel JUA Freedom of expression; Freedom of peaceful assembly and of association; Human rights defenders; OPT; Summary executions; Alleged violent threats and intimidation carried out by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) against members of a human rights organization in Hebron, West Bank, occupied Palestinian territories. According to the information received, Youth Against Settlements (YAS) published a video online on 27 April 2014 of an altercation between an IDF soldier and two Palestinian youths. On 1 May 2014, the YAS centre was raided by around 20 heavily armed IDF soldiers, who reportedly threatened to shoot YAS members, including Mr. Issa Amro. On 2 May 2014, the IDF conducted military training at the YAS centre, following which IDF soldiers allegedly pointed their guns at YAS members. Serious concern is expressed at allegations of violent threats and intimidation targeting YAS members, including human rights defender Mr. Issa Amro, who was the subject of a previous communication sent on 2 August 2013, see A/HRC/25/74, case no. ISR 7/2013. THA 6/2014 28/05/2014 Thailand JUA Arbitrary detention; Disappearances; Freedom of expression; Freedom of peaceful assembly and of association; Torture; Allegations of the suspension of Constitutional guarantees, detention of senior political leaders and activists and the closure of multiple media outlets. According to the information received, on 22 May 2014, two days after the imposition of martial law, the Thai armed forces and police issued a statement, through the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), that they would assume control of the country. The NCPO reportedly issued 21 announcements and three orders, that, among others, suspended the Constitution, overturned the acting Government and bestowed all powers and responsibilities of the Prime Minister to the NCPO, ordered all radio and TV stations to stop broadcasting their regular programmes and prohibited political gatherings in any place of more than five people. Furthermore, the NCPO reportedly issued nine orders (as of 16:00 p.m., 26 May) to summon 231 individuals to the army base. Reportedly, most political leaders and activist summoned were transported to army camps in different locations in the Central region. Reportedly, family members have not been informed of their whereabouts. Reply 13/06/2014 A/HRC/27/72 73

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