A/HRC/27/49
that might have the effect of exempting them from any criminal proceedings or sanction”)
of the Declaration.
77.
The Working Group also reiterates that the establishment of truth and justice are
fundamental elements both for reparation for the victims and to ensure the non-recurrence
of the heinous crimes that characterized the civil war, including enforced disappearances. In
that respect, it expresses concern about the developments in the trial for genocide and
crimes against humanity of the former head of State, José Efraín Ríos Montt, and the
uncertainty caused regarding the right to truth and justice of victims. It is also concerned
about possible acts of intimidation and interference in the work of the judiciary in that case.
Indonesia
78.
The Working Group regrets that no reply has been received to the general allegation
dated 19 December 2013 concerning the lack of implementation of the Parliament’s
recommendations to the President and the Government in relation to the issue of enforced
disappearances between 1997 and 1998 (A/HRC/WGEID/101/1, paras. 71–74). The
Working Group urges the Government to adopt measures to ensure the rights to truth,
justice and reparations for victims of enforced disappearances.
79.
On 12 December 2006, the Working Group requested an invitation to undertake a
visit to the country. No positive response yet has been received from the Government in
spite of reminders sent. The Working Group hopes that a positive reply will be received
soon.
Iraq
80.
While thanking the Government for the information it submitted on 3 January 2014
regarding the case of seven residents of Camp Ashraf (A/HRC/WGEID/101/1, para. 76),
including six women, allegedly abducted in September 2013 after an attack in which 52
persons were killed, the Working Group reiterates that the information is not sufficient to
clarify the cases and urges the Government of Iraq to continue its investigations, establish
the fate and whereabouts of the individuals concerned, ensure that the perpetrators are held
accountable and publish the results of relevant investigations.
Islamic Republic of Iran
81.
The Working Group reiterates its hope that a final date will be agreed in the near
future for the visit which was agreed to in 2004 and recalls Human Rights Council
resolution 21/4, which urges States to cooperate with the Working Group to help it to carry
out its mandate effectively and, in that framework, to give serious consideration to
responding favourably to its requests for visits to their countries.
Lao People’s Democratic Republic
82.
While thanking the Government for its replies to the communications concerning
Sombath Somphone, the Working Group reiterates its deep concern about his safety and
integrity and encourages the Government to continue its investigations into the case and
keep the Working Group informed thereof.
19
Select target paragraph3
Connect to a paragraph
Connect to an entity
Disable highlights
Add to table of contents