Case No Country Mandate(s) Summary of the allegation transmitted ISR 3/2012 21/03/2012 Israel AL Freedom of expression; Alleged raid on two Palestinian television stations by the Israel Security Forces (ISF). According to the information received, on 29 February 2012 ISF soldiers raided the headquarters of Watan TV and Al Quds Educational TV (AQTV) in Area A of the West Bank (Ramallah and al-Bireh respectively), and confiscated broadcasting equipment from both channels, as well as a large number of computers, equipment and documents from Watan TV. As a result, broadcasting by both television stations was suspended until partial transmission was made possible through the support of other Palestinian channels. Reportedly, no document explaining the purpose of the raid or the seizure of the equipment was presented, and the operation was carried out by officials from the Israeli Ministry of Communications, who were escorted by ISF soldiers. According to the ISF spokesperson, both channels have been broadcasting illegally, interrupting the transmission of television stations in Israel, and interfering with aircraft communication at Ben Gurion airport. AZE 2/2012 22/03/2012 Azerbaijan JUA Arbitrary detention; Freedom of expression; Freedom of peaceful assembly and of association; Human rights defenders; Torture; Reply Alleged acts of ill-treatment and violence against peaceful protesters in the context 08/05/2012 of peaceful demonstrations held in the centre and the proximities of the city of Baku. According to the information received, on 6 March 2012 a number of youth activists gathered in the city centre of Baku to protest against the beating of two prisoners. Police reacted with violence resulting in the detention of at least 14 persons and a journalist, It is reported that a number of detainees were subjected to heavy beatings by the police. Moreover, on 17 March, another demonstration was held in the outskirts of Baku to express dissent and opposition to the current Government. A number of unidentified persons allegedly provoked violence against protesters, resulting in the arrest and detention of two members of a music band and an activist. It is reported that the three were also severely beaten while being transferred to a police station and that they may be subjected to acts of ill-treatment while in police custody. A/HRC/21/49 12 Date Type