25/05/2016 JAL 26/05/2016 JUA Case No Country Mandate(s) Summary of the allegation transmitted GUY 1/2016 Guyana African descent; Minority issues; Racism; Alleged failure of the Government to publish the “Detailed Census Analysis” for the 2012 census, which would provide important data disaggregated by ethnicity and other characteristics, about participation and outcomes for minorities in Guyana in different areas of economic and social life. According to the information received, there are reports of discrimination, in particular of Afro-Guyanese regarding the enjoyment of economic, social and cultural rights, including in the fields of employment, housing, healthcare and education. However, without verifiable data, it is difficult for civil society organizations to draw conclusions or to advance these claims or to effectively advocate around these issues. There is also an alleged lack of investigation of allegations of cases and patterns of discrimination affecting ethnic minorities in Guyana, and lack of responsive mechanisms to respond to such cases. KEN 3/2016 Kenya Arbitrary Detention; Executions; Freedom of opinion and expression; Freedom of peaceful assembly and of association; Human rights defenders Alleged violent repression of peaceful protests in different cities in Kenya. According to the information received, several peaceful demonstrations have been organized in different cities in Kenya by the Coalition for Reforms and Democracy (CORD), a coalition of different political parties, seeking removal of commissioners of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). The police have allegedly used excessive force and repressed what were peaceful demonstrations, using tear gas and water cannons to break up protests since early 2016, escalating on 25 April, 9 May, 16 May and 23 May 2016. Concerns are raised at the excessive use of force during the protests. Reply A/HRC/33/32 90 Date Type