Case No Country IRQ 4/2011 21/06/2011 Iraq JUA ISR 5/2011 21/06/2011 Israel AL MAR 4/2011 21/06/2011 Maroc JUA Mandate(s) Summary of the allegation transmitted Reply Freedom of expression; Freedom of peaceful assembly and of association; Human rights defenders; Torture; Violence against women; Summary executions; Allegations of attack against peaceful protestors in Baghdad‟s Tahrir Square. According to the information received, on 10 June 2011, male and female protestors reportedly demonstrating for Government reforms in Baghdad‟s Tahrir Square were brutally assaulted by armed men carrying sticks and clubs. Female protestors were allegedly sexually assaulted. Several protestors went to security forces present on the scene to complain and seek protection, but the forces reportedly refused to intervene. The attackers were allegedly organized and paid by the Government security forces. 28/07/2011 Alleged excessive use of force resulting in killings when Israeli security forces opened fire against protesters. According to the information received, on 5 June 2011, Israeli troops opened fire killing between 30 and 40 protestors. It is alleged that the protestors threw rocks and Motolov cocktails and attempted to damage the border fence. In response, the Israeli Defence Force opened fire on the protestors. Further, on 15 May 2011, at least 12 protestors were killed when Israeli Defense Forces opened fire on Palestinians at Israel‟s borders with Lebanon and Syria, as well as in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. 04/08/2011 Torture; Allégations de mauvais traitements à la prison de Zaki à Salé. Selon les informations reçues, Violence against Mme X aurait été arrêtée le 3 décembre 2009 et transférée à la prison de Zaki à Salé. Elle aurait women; été accusée d‟avoir «financé le terrorisme». Elle aurait subi d‟énormes pressions psychologiques ainsi que des violences afin qu‟elle avoue ce qui lui est reproché. Depuis, elle n‟aurait cessé de protester contre le caract��re inéquitable de son procès, à l‟issue duquel elle a été condamnée à quatre ans de prison, et de ses très mauvaises conditions de détention par plusieurs grèves de la faim. Le 16 mai 2011, la prison de Zaki a connu un mouvement de révolte des détenus. Au cours de cette intervention, Mme X aurait été saisie par plusieurs agents des forces spéciales qui l‟auraient jetée à terre et violemment battue sous les yeux des gardiens de la prison. Cependant, l‟administration de la prison ne lui aurait fait subir aucun examen médical. A/HRC/19/44 20 Date Type

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