Case No Country Mandate(s) Summary of the allegation transmitted MWI 7/2011 10/11/2011 Malawi JAL Arbitrary detention; Disappearances; Terrorism; Torture; On 21 October 2011, the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism, the Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, the Vice-Chair of the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention and Chair-Rapporteur of the Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances sent a letter to Malawi related to their joint study on global practices in relation to secret detention in the context of countering terrorism (A/HRC/13/42). The joint study was part of a consultative process with States. In the same spirit of cooperation, the mandate holders/experts would like to continue engaging with States in ensuring appropriate follow-up to the joint study. In this context, they invited Malawi to provide them with information on measures taken to investigate the allegations contained in the joint study and if found true, to rectify the situation in compliance with international human rights norms and standards; to implement the related recommendations; and to provide any other relevant information. PHL 6/2011 10/11/2011 Philippines JUA Freedom of peaceful assembly and of association; Human rights defenders; Summary executions; Alleged killings of human rights defenders. According to information received Mr. Arpe Belayong, the director of the human rights organisation Linundigan and his nephew, Mr. Solte San-ogan were killed at the hands of a paramilitary group. It is alleged that two of Mr. Belayong‟s minor children were also injured after the attack and currently they are being treated for their bullet wounds. Recently, Mr. Belayong had reportedly been particularly active in opposing the entry of logging and mining operations in the land of the Higaonon. On 11 October 2011, it is reported that members of the organisation Linundigan allegedly went into hiding as they faced imminent risks of being attacked by the paramilitary forces following the killing of Mr. Belayong. Reply A/HRC/19/44 136 Date Type