Date Type 26/04/2016 JUA 28/04/2016 JUA Case No Country Mandate(s) Summary of the allegation transmitted IRN 9/2016 Iran (Islamic Republic of) Arbitrary Alleged arbitrary detention of an Iranian national involving denial of due process detention; Health; and of the right to a fair trial, as well as of medical treatment in detention. Iran; Torture; According to the information received, Mr. Omid Kokabee, an Iranian experimental laser physicist, was sentenced by Iran’s Revolutionary Court to ten years’ imprisonment for having “connections with a hostile Government” in relation to his studies in the United States of America. Reportedly, the failure to properly diagnose and treat kidney problems during imprisonment have led to Mr. Kokabee developing kidney cancer as a result of which, very recently, his kidney was surgically removed. Mr. Kokabee’s continued detention is reportedly preventing him from receiving adequate medical treatment for his cancer and other serious medical problems. BGD 2/2016 Bangladesh Freedom of expression; Freedom of peaceful assembly and of association; Human rights defenders; Summary executions; Reply 02/05/2016 Alleged excessive use of force by police during a demonstration resulting in the death of four protestors. According to the information received, on 4 April 2016, a demonstration was taking place in Chittagong with the participation of some 15.000 protestors to oppose the seizure of land for two proposed coal plants. Police reportedly responded with excessive force, including by opening fire on the crowd, which resulted in the death of four protestors and severe injuries to others. Reportedly, no independent investigation has been initiated into these events. It is further reported that criminal investigations have been launched against 3,200 of the protestors. Grave concern is expressed at the alleged excessive use of force by the police against peaceful protestors, resulting in severe injuries and the deaths of four persons, for the exercise of their rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly. A/HRC/33/32 63