25/05/2016
JAL
26/05/2016
JUA
Case No
Country
Mandate(s)
Summary of the allegation transmitted
GUY 1/2016
Guyana
African descent;
Minority issues;
Racism;
Alleged failure of the Government to publish the “Detailed Census Analysis” for
the 2012 census, which would provide important data disaggregated by ethnicity
and other characteristics, about participation and outcomes for minorities in
Guyana in different areas of economic and social life. According to the information
received, there are reports of discrimination, in particular of Afro-Guyanese
regarding the enjoyment of economic, social and cultural rights, including in the
fields of employment, housing, healthcare and education. However, without
verifiable data, it is difficult for civil society organizations to draw conclusions or
to advance these claims or to effectively advocate around these issues. There is
also an alleged lack of investigation of allegations of cases and patterns of
discrimination affecting ethnic minorities in Guyana, and lack of responsive
mechanisms to respond to such cases.
KEN 3/2016
Kenya
Arbitrary
Detention;
Executions;
Freedom of
opinion and
expression;
Freedom of
peaceful assembly
and of association;
Human rights
defenders
Alleged violent repression of peaceful protests in different cities in Kenya.
According to the information received, several peaceful demonstrations have been
organized in different cities in Kenya by the Coalition for Reforms and Democracy
(CORD), a coalition of different political parties, seeking removal of
commissioners of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).
The police have allegedly used excessive force and repressed what were peaceful
demonstrations, using tear gas and water cannons to break up protests since early
2016, escalating on 25 April, 9 May, 16 May and 23 May 2016. Concerns are
raised at the excessive use of force during the protests.
Reply
A/HRC/33/32
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