21/01/2016
JUA
21/01/2016
JAL
Case No
Country
Mandate(s)
Summary of the allegation transmitted
TUR 1/2016
Turkey
Health; Summary
executions;
Alleged obstructions of access to health care as well as alleged attacks against
health care workers in the context of violent clashes between security forces and
armed groups in the southeast of Turkey. According to the information received,
since 16 August 2015, authorities in the southeast of Turkey have imposed
repeated and indefinite curfews, and over 160 civilians have reportedly lost their
lives in the context of counter-terrorist operations conducted during these curfews.
It is alleged that several of these deaths occurred due to the obstruction of health
care access and delivery by security forces. Reports further indicate intensified
attacks on health workers, including arrests and killings. Finally, it is reported that
at least six civilians died due to the stress effects that the curfews and the
intensified attacks had on their health conditions.
UGA 1/2016
Uganda
Freedom of
expression;
Health; Torture;
Allegations of arbitrary arrest, detention, torture, denial of medical assistance and
charges filed against a journalist for the exercise of his right to freedom of
expression. According to the information received, on 13 July 2011, Mr. Augustine
Okello was arrested in Lira by security officers. From 13 July 2011 to 26 July
2012, he was held in pre-trial detention, after which he was released on bail.
During his detention, Mr. Okello was allegedly tortured and sustained injuries for
which he did not receive adequate and timely medical treatment. Mr. Okello has
been charged with treason and, if convicted, may face death penalty or life
imprisonment. He filed an application for review of his case at the High Court. He
has not heard from the High Court since and is currently awaiting the start of his
trial.
Reply
25/02/2016
A/HRC/32/53
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