Date Type 18/05/2016 JAL 18/05/2016 JUA Case No Country Mandate(s) Summary of the allegation transmitted Reply GMB 1/2016 Gambia Arbitrary detention; Disappearances; Freedom of expression; Freedom of peaceful assembly and of association; Summary executions; Torture; Allegations of excessive use of force by Police Intervention Unit officers, as well as disappearances, torture and ill-treatment, in at least one case resulting in death, by National Intelligence agents against peaceful protesters. According to the information received, on 14 April 2016, during a peaceful anti-government demonstration at the Westfield junction, in Serrekunda, the Gambia, Mr. Solo Sandeng, a senior figure and the National Organizing Secretary of the United Democratic Party, Gambia’s main opposition party, together with other protesters, including other senior members of the United Democratic Party, were subjected to excessive use of force as well as arbitrary arrest and detention by Police Intervention Unit officers, in an effort of the latter to disperse the crowd. The total number of arrested people, their whereabouts and their health conditions remain unknown. Mr. Sandeng, who led the demonstrations, is said to have died in police custody as a result of torture by National Intelligence agents. On 16 April, in response to the rumours of Mr. Sandeng’s death, another demonstration was held demanding justice. It is reported that at least 50 persons were arrested during the two demonstrations. During interrogations, National Intelligence agents allegedly inflicted injuries on several protesters; including rape of female members of the United Democratic Party. After the latter demonstration, members of Mr. Sandeng’s family have reportedly been subjected to threats and intimidation and fled the country. SGP 3/2016 Singapore Summary executions; Torture; Allegations concerning the imminent execution of a Malaysian national for alleged 27/06/2016 unintentional homicide in Singapore. According to the information received, on 5 April 2016, the Court of Appeal of Singapore rejected the appeal of Mr. Kho Jabing and confirmed his death sentence for unintentional homicide. The Government has informed his family that his execution is scheduled for 20 May 2016. Mr. Kho Jabing’s charges do not meet the requirement that the death sentence should only be imposed for “the most serious crimes”. A/HRC/33/32 85

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