A/HRC/32/36/Add.3 Anti-Terrorism Proclamation 652/2009 80. The Special Rapporteur reiterates his concerns pertaining to the application of the Anti-Terrorism Proclamation 652/2009, which have been mentioned in several previous communications from special procedures mandate holders since its implementation in 2009 and has been the subject of a press release on 18 September 2014. In relation to the measures and legislation in force aiming at countering terrorism, in his first thematic report to the Human Rights Council, the Special Rapporteur on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association called upon States to “strictly and narrowly define the offence of terrorism in line with international law” and to ensure that any restrictions on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association are prescribed by law, which is necessary in a democratic society, and proportionate to the objective pursued, and do not harm the principles of pluralism, tolerance and broadmindedness. Therefore, any restrictions should be subject to an independent, impartial, and prompt judicial review (A/HRC/20/27, paragraph 84 (d) and (e)). On different occasions, the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism has stressed in a report to the General Assembly that “States should not need to resort to derogation measures in the area of freedom of assembly and association. Instead, limitation measures, as provided for in ICCPR, are sufficient in an effective fight against terrorism” (A/61/267, para. 53). Country visit 81. The Special Rapporteur reminds the Government of Ethiopia of his country visit requests sent in 2011 and 2013, to which a response is yet to be received. He trusts that such a visit would allow him to examine in situ issues relating to his mandate, identify good practices and formulate pertinent recommendations to relevant stakeholders. He looks forward to receiving a positive reply at the earliest possible opportunity. He reiterates that Human Rights Council resolution 15/21, which established his mandate, and 24/5, which renewed it for an additional period of three years, both call upon States to consider favourably his requests for visits. Guinea 82. JUA 29/10/2015. Case no. GIN 3/2015. State reply: None. Allégations quant à l’arrestation et la détention arbitraire d’un défenseur des droits de l’homme et leader syndical à Conakry. Observations Réponse à la communication 83. Le Rapporteur spécial regrette ne pas avoir reçu de réponse à sa communication datée du 29 octobre 2015. Il considère les réponses à ses communications comme faisant partie intégrante de la coopération des gouvernements avec son mandat, selon les résolutions du Conseil des droits de l’homme 24/5 (2013), 21/16 (2012) et 15/21 (2010) et invite de ce fait les autorités à fournir aussi tôt que possible des réponses détaillées aux préoccupations soulevées dans ses communications. 84. Le Rapporteur spécial reste préoccupé par les allégations de détention arbitraire de M. Jean Dougou Guilavogui, mais aussi par celles relatives aux mauvaises conditions de sa détention particulièrement inquiétantes eu égard à son état de santé. Il demeure également vivement préoccupé par le fait que l’arrestation de M. Jean Dougou Guilavogui puisse avoir un effet dissuasif et intimidant pour les autres militants associatifs et politiques en Guinée. 16

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