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
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