05/11/2012 JUA 05/11/2012 AL Case No Country Mandate(s) Summary of the allegation transmitted CMR 5/2012 Cameroun Freedom of expression; Human rights defenders; Independence of judges and lawyers; Summary executions; Allégations de menaces de mort contre deux avocats et défenseurs des droits de l‘homme. Selon les informations reçues, depuis le 18 octobre 2012, les avocats réputés Mme Alice Nkom et M. Michel Togue auraient reçu une série de menaces de mort contre eux-mêmes et leurs familles. Ces menaces seraient liées à leur représentation légale des personnes accusées d'homosexualité, y compris MM. Jonas Singa Kumie et Franky Djome, qui ont été condamnés en 2011 à cinq ans d'emprisonnement. Les menaces de mort, transmises par le biais d'appels et de courriels anonymes, auraient visé à dissuader Mme Nkom et M. Togue d‘assister à l'audience d‘appel de MM. Kumie et Djome le 19 octobre, et à renoncer à leur travail juridique. Il est rapporté que les enfants des deux avocats ont également été menacés. La menace la plus récente aurait été envoyée à M. Togue et Mme Nkom le 29 octobre par un courriel anonyme. PNG 3/2012 Papua New Guinea Torture; Alleged shooting, physical mistreatment, and intimidation by agents of the Royal Papua New Guinea Police (RPNGC). According to the information received on early Saturday, 29 September 2012, Mr. Raymond Kakaponi, his two-year old son, Mr. Johnson Maioni Birigi and Mr. Justin Sipin were traveling by car when an unmarked vehicle collided with them, causing Mr. Kakaponi to bring his car to a halt. It is reported that several members of the Royal Papua New Guinea Police (RPNGC) carrying weapons, then emerged from the unmarked vehicle, and began firing shots at Mr. Kakaponi and the other occupants of his vehicle. It is alleged that Mr. Birigi sustained a gunshot to his right arm at this time. Furthermore, it is reported that Mr. Kakaponi drove approximately ten kilometers to his sister‘s residence for cover. According to the details provided, Mr. Kakaponi and his companions attempted to hide in his sister‘s house, before two additional unmarked vehicles containing up to 15 officers appeared at the scene.The officers allegedly proceeded to punch, kick, drag, and beat Mr. Kakaponi and his companions, including his two-year old son, with batons, sticks, whips, and guns. Reply 07/11/2012 A/HRC/22/67 134 Date Type

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