Date Type Case No Country Mandate(s) Summary of the allegation transmitted Reply EGY 2/2015 30/01/2015 Egypt JUA Freedom of expression; Freedom of peaceful assembly and of association; Human rights defenders; Summary executions; Allegations of excessive use of force by law enforcement officials leading to the death of female political activist in a peaceful protest on 24 January 2015, as well as the deaths of at least 23 other individuals in clashes between protestors and law enforcement officials in other demonstrations on 25 January. According to the information received, on 24 January 2015, Ms. Shaimaa Sabry Ahmed Al Sabbagh, a political activist, was hit in the back by a birdshot after riot police decided to forcibly disperse a peaceful protest in central Cairo commemorating the anniversary of the demonstrations in Tahir Square in 2011. Allegations point to the fact that she was not provided with adequate medical assistance after being hit and died. The day after, additional demonstrations allegedly resulted in clashes between protestors and law enforcement officials, and at least 23 persons were killed in different episodes, including three police officers. Moreover, a large number of individuals were detained in the context of these protests and clashes. Authorities have indicated that investigations have been initiated. FRA 1/2015 03/02/2015 France JAL Arbitrary detention; Democratic and equitable international order; Freedom of expression; Human rights defenders; Terrorism; Allégations concernant la mise en œuvre de la loi n° 2014-1353 du 13 novembre 2014 09/04/2015 en matière de terrorisme. Selon les informations reçues, plusieurs poursuites pénales et condamnations auraient eu lieu, notamment pour provocation ou apologie du terrorisme, soulevant des questions concernant la compatibilité d’un certain nombre des dispositions de la loi avec les garanties prévues par l’article 19 du Pacte international relatif aux droits civils et politiques. A/HRC/29/50 49