13/07/2012 JUA 13/07/2012 UA 16/07/2012 JAL Case No Country Mandate(s) Summary of the allegation transmitted Reply IRN 17/2012 Iran (Islamic Republic of) Freedom of religion; Iran; Summary executions; Alleged imminent execution of a follower of the Ahl-e Haqq faith in Mahabad 26/09/2012 prison. According to the information received, Mr. Yunes Aghayan, a follower of the Ahl-e Haqq (Yarsan/Yari) faith in the village of Ooch-Tappeh was sentenced to death on the charge of ―mohareb‖ (enmity against God) on the basis of ―armed resistance against the Islamic Republic of Iran‖ for his participation in clashes between the police and followers of his faith. On 20 June 2012, Mr. Yunes Aghayan was reportedly transferred from Orumiyeh Prison to Mahabad Police Headquarters, suggesting that his execution may be imminent. . Allegedly on 23 June 2012, the Head of Mahabad Prison Sentence Enforcement Unit stated that they were awaiting orders from the Supreme Court, and if Mr. Aghayan‘s sentence was finalized, the execution would take place in the coming days This case was the subject of an earlier communication (see A/HRC/13/40/Add.1, para 147). USA 10/2012 Summary executions; Alleged imposition of the death penalty on two individuals with psychosocial 16/10/2012 United States of disabilities and in violation of due process safeguards. According to the America information received, Mssrs. Yokamon Laneal Hearn and Warren Hill were sentenced to death for murder in the states of Texas and Georgia, respectively. Their executions were scheduled to take place on 18 July 2012. In both cases, it is reported that the two defendants have psychosocial disabilities and there are concerns of lack of compliance with fair trial guarantees. PAN 5/2012 Panama Adequate housing; Food; Presuntas amenazas de desalojos forzosos en el contexto de diversos proyectos de desarrollo urbano y turístico en la Isla Pedro González, y en las Comunidades Santa Clara y Pacora de la Provincia de Coclé. Según las informaciones recibidas, en la Isla Pedro González, los habitantes ya habrían sido desalojados de sus tierras, a pesar de luchas contra dicha medida durante cuatro años, y podrían ser desalojados de sus viviendas. En las comunidades Santa Clara y Pacora, alrededor de treinta y siete familias estarían en riesgo de sufrir desalojos forzosos como resultado de acciones judiciales por parte de particulares que alegan tener la propiedad de los predios en los que habitan, a pesar de que los territorios tendrían restricciones constitucionales que impedirían su enajenación. Aparente intervención policial, con uso de gas lacrimógeno y balas de salva, habría tenido lugar en respuesta a las protestas de los residentes de las comunidades. A/HRC/22/67 46 Date Type

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