A/HRC/30/38
Kenya
76.
The Working Group is concerned at the lack of replies from the Government to its
communications, including a general allegation transmitted on 30 September 2014 in
relation to enforced disappearances and other human rights violations reportedly carried out
by the Anti-Terrorism Police Unit (see A/HRC/WGEID/104/1, paras. 71-78). It recalls
Human Rights Council resolution 21/4, in which the Council urges States to cooperate with
the Working Group to help it to carry out its mandate effectively. The Working Group
reiterates that, as provided in article 7 of the Declaration, no circumstances whatsoever may
be invoked to justify enforced disappearances.
77.
On 19 February 2013, the Working Group requested an invitation to undertake a
visit to the country. No response yet has been received from the Government in spite of a
reminder sent on 28 October 2014. The Working Group hopes that a positive reply will be
received soon.
Mexico
78.
The follow-up report on the implementation of the recommendations made by the
Working Group after its visit to Mexico in 2011 (see A/HRC/19/58/Add.2) can be found in
document A/HRC/30/38/Add.4. The Working Group thanks the Government of Mexico for
its cooperation throughout the process and hopes that the recommendations contained
therein will be duly implemented.
Morocco
79.
The Working Group reiterates the observations contained in the previous annual
report (A/HRC/27/49, para. 86) on the importance to ensure the right to truth for the
families of victims, including a full and independent investigation into the allegations of
enforced disappearances. In this respect, the Working Group recommends the Government
to take in adequate account all the information available on enforced disappearances,
including that of forensic experts. It also recalls article 13, paragraph 4, of the Declaration,
which provides that the findings of investigation on cases of enforced disappearances shall
be made available upon request to all persons concerned, unless doing so would jeopardize
an ongoing criminal investigation.
Pakistan
80.
The Working Group is concerned that, during the reporting period, it transmitted to
the Government 57 new cases under its urgent action procedure (see
A/HRC/WGEID/104/1, para. 93; A/HRC/WGEID/105/1, para. 96; A/HRC/WGEID/106/1,
para. 58). It reiterates that, as provided in article 7 of the Declaration, no circumstances
whatsoever may be invoked to justify enforced disappearances, and that accurate
information on the detention of such persons and their place or places of detention,
including transfers, shall be made promptly available to their family members, their counsel
or to any other persons having a legitimate interest in the information (art. 10 (2) of the
Declaration). The Working Group thanks the Government for the reply dated 6 May 2015
providing information on a high number of cases and reiterating the Government’s
commitment to remain engaged with the Working Group. The reply will be considered in
detail at next session of the Working Group.
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