Case No Country Mandate(s) Summary of the allegation transmitted Reply 28/02/11 ZWE 1/2011 JUA Zimbabwe Arbitrary detention; Freedom of expression; Human rights defenders; Torture Alleged arrest and detention of activists. According to the information received, on 19 February 2011, police arrested 45 social justice and human rights activists as well as some bystanders, who were attending a meeting in Harare: Munyaradzi Gwisai, Antonater Choto, Tatenda Mombeyarara, Michael Sozinyu, Eddson Chakuma, Hopewell Gumbo, Welcome Zimuto, Phillip Magaya, Prolific Mataruse, Godknows Biya, David Mupatse, Douglas Muzanenhamo, Ganizani Nunu, Reki Jimu, Josphat Chinembiri, Strutton Muhambi, Trevor Chamba, Clarence Mugari, Munyaradzi Maregedze, Willie Hlatswayo, Ian Muteto, Tinashe Muzambi, Tinashe Mutazu, Pride Mukono, Lenard Kamwendo, Tinashe Chisaira, Trust Munyama, Peter Garanewako, Elizabeth Makume, Megline Malunga, Daison Bango, Malvern Hobwana, Tashinga Mudzengi, Ednar Chabalika, Thokozile Mathe, Francisca Thompson, Masline Zvomuya, Nhamo Kute, Annie Chipeta, Tabeth Chideya, Charles Mubwandarikwa, Thomas Chibaya, Fatima Manhando, Blessing Muguzayaya and Robert Muhlaba. They were taken to Harare Central Police station where a dozen were allegedly beaten, and subsequently denied medical treatment for their injuries. On 24 February, one of the detainees, Mr. Munyaradzi Gwisai, disclosed in court that they were subjected to torture sessions during their detention by the police at Harare Central Police Station, aimed at securing confessions from the activists which would implicate them in the commission of treason, a charge they are currently facing in court. Reportedly, all 45 activists remained incarcerated in Harare Remand Prison and at Chikurubi Maximum Prison. 01/03/11 COL 1/2011 JUA Colombia Human rights defenders; Independence of judges and lawyers Supuesta detención de defensor de derechos humanos. Según las informaciones recibidas, 03/06/11 el 1 de febrero de 2011, el Sr. David Ravelo Crespo, secretario de la Corporación Regional para la Defensa de los Derechos Humanos (CREDHOS), habría sido acusado formalmente por “homicidio agravado”. El Sr. Ravelo Crespo estaría detenido en la prisión de la Picota en Bogotá. Las acusaciones habrían estado basadas en las declaraciones de cuatro paramilitares desmovilizados según las cuales el Sr. Ravelo Crespo habría mantenido nexos con la FARC y habría sido uno de los autores del asesinato del entonces Secretario de Obras Públicas de Barrancabermeja, el Sr. David Núñez Cala. Desde el año 2008, cuando la Fiscalía habría abierto la investigación contra el Sr. Ravelo Crespo, éste habría sido objeto de amenazas contra él y su familia. El Sr. Ravelo Crespo fue objeto de comunicaciones anteriores (ver E/CN.4/2006/95/Add.1, para 116; A/HRC/10/12/Add.1, para 697). A/HRC/18/51 60 Date Type