Case No
Country
DJI 1/2014
14/02/2014 Djibouti
JAL
PAK 2/2014
14/02/2014 Pakistan
JUA
Mandate(s)
Summary of the allegation transmitted
Freedom of
expression;
Freedom of
peaceful assembly
and of association;
Human rights
defenders;
Summary
executions;
Torture;
Allégations d’arrestations arbitraires et de harcèlement judiciaire contre des
défenseurs de droits de l’homme, opposants politiques et un membre du personnel de
presse. D’après les informations reçues, des défenseurs des droits de l’homme,
opposants politiques et un journaliste auraient été victimes depuis décembre 2013
d’arrestations arbitraires, y compris d’agressions physiques.
Alleged risk of imminent execution in violation of international human rights law.
According to the information received, in 2010, Mr. Mohammad Asghar, age 69, was
sentenced to death in Rawalpindi on charges of blasphemy, despite being diagnosed
with psychosocial disabilities. Earlier, in 2000, he was reportedly diagnosed by a
psychiatrist as suffering from paranoid schizophrenia. According to reports, Mr.
Asghar attempted to commit suicide following his detention and since then has had
frequent episodes of delusions. Reportedly, Mr. Asghar is being denied access to
adequate medical care; consequently, his physical and mental condition has
deteriorated. In October 2013, the court ruled that Mr. Asghar’s lawyers should be
replaced by State lawyers; his initially appointed counsels were denied access to their
client with the exception of 23 and 25 January 2014. Reportedly, the defendant has
filed an appeal before the Rawalpindi bench of the Lahore High Court.
Reply
18/02/2014
A/HRC/26/21
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