28/06/2012 JAL 28/06/2012 JAL Case No Country Mandate(s) Summary of the allegation transmitted ZAF 2/2012 South Africa Freedom of expression; Human rights defenders; Summary executions; Alleged killing of a LGBTI rights defender. According to the information received, on 9 June 2012, two unidentified men followed Mr. Thapelo Makhutle to his home in Kuruman, in the John Taolo Gaetsewe district, Northern Cape province. This occurred shortly after an argument between them on Thapelo Makhutle's sexuality. Mr. Makhutle. was reportedly a member of LEGBO, an advocacy group based in Northern Cape which provides support and training to rural LGBTI communities. Mr. Makhutle actively spoke out against LGBTI discrimination and conducted workshops with LGBTI youth on human rights, HIV and AIDS and other social issues. The same day, his body was found on his bed, with the throat cut. SYR 6/2012 Syrian Arab Republic Freedom of expression; Summary executions; Torture; Alleged death in custody of a social media activist. According to the information received, in the evening of 14 April 2012, as Mr. Aladdin Al Doori, a social media activist, and another activist were passing the military barrier close to the village of Bab Al Taqa, near Qalaat Al Madiq, when the soldiers present at the checkpoint opened fire. Mr. Al Doori was allegedly hit by a bullet and severely injured. After being shot, he was arrested and transferred to an unknown location. Two days later, Mr. Al Doori reportedly succumbed to his injuries. As indicated by evidence visible on his body, he had allegedly been subjected to severe torture. It is further reported that Mr. Al Doori actively supported the Syrian opposition movement. Reply A/HRC/22/67 30 Date Type