Date Type 13/04/2016 JUA 14/04/2016 JUA Case No Country Mandate(s) Summary of the allegation transmitted UZB 1/2016 Uzbekistan Arbitrary detention; Freedom of expression; Health; Human rights defenders; Torture; Alleged arbitrary detention, torture or ill-treatment, and denial of necessary medical care to a journalist and human rights activist. According to the information received, Mr. Salijon Abdurahmanov is being held in an Uzbek prison where he is serving a 10-year sentence for illegal possession of narcotic substances with the purpose of sale. He is allegedly being held in deplorable living conditions and he is subject to detention regimes which could amount to torture or ill-treatment. Mr. Abdurahmanov suffers from serious health issues and he is reportedly being denied proper treatment for his ailments in detention. Furthermore, international monitors have been denied access to Mr. Abdurahmanov despite their requests. KHM 1/2016 Cambodia Freedom of expression; Human rights defenders; Allegations of criminal proceedings brought against Cambodian nationals, including a student, to prevent them from exercising their rights to freedom of assembly and expression online. According to the information received, on 16 March 2016, Mr. Kong Raya, a student, was sentenced to 18 months’ imprisonment for a posting he had made on his Facebook profile, calling for the people of Cambodia to join him in a “colour revolution”. Cambodia has in recent months reportedly seen a substantial increase in the number of internet users being detained and criminally charged for comments they have made online. On 28 December 2015, the Prime Minister warned that Facebook users who criticize government policies on sensitive issues, or resort to personal insults, could be traced in a matter of hours. Serious concern is expressed at the sentencing of Mr Kong Raya, as well as at what seems to be a broader crackdown on expression online in the country. Reply A/HRC/33/32 41

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