Date Type 27/08/2015 JUA 28/08/2015 UA Case No Country Mandate(s) Summary of the allegation transmitted Reply ARE 3/2015 United Arab Emirates Arbitrary detention; Freedom of expression; Human rights defenders; Independence of judges and lawyers; Torture; Alleged arbitrary and incommunicado detention, and high risk of torture or illtreatment, of a United Arab Emirates national. According to the information received, on 18 August 2015, Mr. Nasser bin Ghaith was arrested by State Security officers of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) at his workplace in Abu Dhabi. Mr. Bin Ghaith has been incommunicado since that date. Mr. Bin Ghaith was one of the five activists known as the “UAE 5” who were arrested and detained in 2011, and released after conviction under a presidential pardon. Grave concerns are expressed regarding the fate and whereabouts of Mr. Bin Ghaith and his physical and psychological integrity as he may be at high risk of torture or other illtreatment. Mr. Bin Ghaith was the subject of five previous communications sent on 26 April 2011, see A/HRC/18/51, case ARE 4/2011; on 27 September 2011, see A/HRC/19/44, case ARE 6/2011; on 25 November 2011, see A/HRC/19/44, case ARE 8/2011; on 7 November 2012, see A/HRC/24/21 and A/HRC/22/67, case ARE 7/2012; and on 20 June 2013, see A/HRC/25/74, case ARE 3/2013. BRA 6/2015 Brazil Indigenous peoples; 18/09/2015 Allegations regarding the occupation of several properties located in the city of Antônio João, in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, by the Guarani and Kaiowá people who consider this action to be a reclaiming of their traditional lands, which were recognised as such by a Presidential Decree of 2005. According to the information received, the occupation is being carried out by hundreds of Guarani and Kaiowá people, including elders, women and children, who consider this action to be a reclaiming of their traditional lands (Tekoha Ñanderu Marangatu), which were recognised as such by a Presidential Decree of 2005. There have been allegations of gunshots and violence, including by armed gunmen. Kaiowá and Guarani occupiers have now declared their intention to remain occupying those lands, until their land-claims are settled. The National Public Security Force (Força Nacional de Segurança Pública) has reportedly not yet intervened and it is feared that without their presence the conflict may escalate, possibly resulting in the loss of lives. A previous communication concerning the situation of the Kaiowá and Guarani communities of in the State of Mato Grosso do Sul was sent on 5 August 2015, see above, case no. BRA 4/2015. A/HRC/31/79 89