Case No Country Mandate(s) Summary of the allegation transmitted Reply CHE 2/2013 22/08/2013 Suisse JAL Migrants; Racism; Alleged rules prohibiting asylum seekers from using public spaces. According to the information received, an agreement between the migration ministry and the municipality of Bremgarten, close to Zurich, allows local officials to issue rules limiting or prohibiting asylum seekers’ use of swimming pools, other public sports facilities, and schools. Reportedly, the rules are intended to secure an “ordered” and “conflict-free” relationship between asylum seekers and locals, and aim to avoid “friction and resentment”. It is further alleged that similar rules may be adopted in Alpnach, also hosting an asylum seeker reception centre. 29/10/2013 29/10/2013 29/10/2013 29/10/2013 UZB 3/2013 22/08/2013 Uzbekistan JAL Freedom of Alleged arbitrary arrest and ill-treatment of a local Christian Protestant. According to 11/11/2013 religion; Torture; the information received, Mr Sardorbek Nurmetov was arrested by the police and taken to Urgench Police Station where he reportedly was beaten in the chest and head, and kicked in the legs. Mr Nurmetov’s request for an ambulance was allegedly rejected and he was not allowed to move, drink water or go to the toilet. It is further alleged that two police officers broke into Mr Nurmetov’s house and confiscated Christian literature as well as other personal belongings. When Mr Nurmetov went to the hospital, the doctors reportedly refused to formally certify Mr Nurmetov’s injuries. It is also reported that Mr Nurmetov underwent a forensic examination at the request of the Urgench City Prosecutor’s Office. The results of the examination were sent to the police in Urgench, who subsequently opened an administrative case against Mr Nurmetov for illegally storing religious materials. Despite being pressured not to do so, Mr Nurmetov has filed a complaint against the chief of the local police. A/HRC/25/74 74 Date Type

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