Date Type Case No Country Mandate(s) Summary of the allegation transmitted Reply UKR 1/2013 28/03/2013 Ukraine JUA Arbitrary detention; Torture; 30/04/2013 Alleged arbitrary detention and imminent risk of extradition of a recognized refugee, who risks to be subjected to torture if extradited. According to the information received, the former Prime Minister of Tajikistan, Mr. Abdulmalik Abdullodzhonov, was detained upon arrival at Kyiv’s Boryspil International Airport on 5 February 2013. Mr. Abdullodzhonov, a recognized refugee in the United States of America, was reportedly travelling to Ukraine on a valid travel document issued by the United States with a Ukrainian visa. He was reportedly detained on the basis of a pending extradition request by Tajikistan. On 15 March 2013, Kyiv’s Shevchenko District Court ordered Abdullodzhonov’s continued detention, notwithstanding the fact that it confirmed the existence of his refugee status. At the time the communication was sent, he remained in detention. KEN 2/2013 02/04/2013 Kenya AL Indigenous peoples; Follow up letter on the alleged possible impacts of the Lamu Port-South Sudan-Ethiopia Transport Corridor (LAPSSET) project on indigenous peoples inhabiting Lamu County and surrounding areas in Kenya. The letter follows up on a previous communication (A/HRC/22/67, case no KEN 2/2012). The communication raised concerns regarding the effects the LAPSSET project would have on the traditional lands, natural resources and livelihoods of indigenous peoples in Lamu County and surrounding areas, as well as concerns about the lack of information and adequate consultation with potentially affected indigenous peoples. In the follow up letter, the Special Rapporteur presents a series of brief observations outlining the areas of special attention and relevant human rights standards that, in his view, Kenya should take into consideration with respect to the LAPSSET project. MMR 3/2013 02/04/2013 Myanmar JAL Freedom of religion; Myanmar; Alleged violation of the right to freedom of religion or belief. According to the information received Mr. Ha Ri Shin Nyana, a 75 year old Buddhist monk, has been convicted and sentenced to 20 years in prison under section 67 of the Myanmar penal code. Mr. Nyana’s conviction may be related to his activities in organizing and establishing an association which practiced a different form of Buddhism from the Theravada branch. 09/07/2013 A/HRC/24/21 31

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