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.
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