A/HRC/13/31
Information from sources
65.
The Working Group received new information from sources regarding a child born
in captivity. The child, whose case was filed under her parents’ names, had been found and
identified.
Prompt intervention
66.
On 6 May 2009, the Working Group sent a prompt intervention letter to the
Government of Argentina regarding the intimidation and threats suffered by a man, who
was a witness in the hearings of criminal trials related to enforced disappearances.
Total cases transmitted, clarified and outstanding
67.
Since its establishment, the Working Group has transmitted 3,449 cases to the
Government; of those, 52 cases have been clarified on the basis of information provided by
sources, 107 cases have been clarified on the basis of information provided by the
Government, and 3,290 remain outstanding.
Observations
68.
The Working Group notes with satisfaction that two children born in captivity had
their true identities restored.
69.
The Working Group congratulates the Government for ratifying the International
Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance and recognizing
the competence of the Committee under articles 31 and 32.
Azerbaijan
Number of
outstanding
cases at the
beginning of
the period
under review
Cases transmitted to the
Government during the period
under review: 0
Cases sent
under the
urgent action
procedure
Cases sent
under the
standard
procedure
0
0
0
Number of cases on which the
Government has replied
0
18
Cases clarified during the period
under review: 0
Government
Nongovernmental
sources
Number of
outstanding
cases at the end
of the year
under review
0
0
0
Multiple replies on some cases
Number of cases of possible
clarification by Government (6month rule)
N/A
0
General allegations
Yes
Government response
No
Prompt intervention letter
N/A
Government response
N/A
Working Group request for a visit
N/A
Government response
N/A
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