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“Having also examined the material relating to the human rights situation in
Kyrgyzstan before it under the 1503 procedure in accordance with Economic and Social
Council resolution 2000/3, alleging the use of excessive force, including the use of live
ammunition by the police leading to deaths, as well as the harassment of human rights
defenders and opposition politicians, in particular attacks on demonstrators on
4 September 2002 in Jalal-Abad and arrests of members of the Kyrgyz Commission
for Human Rights,
“Having also examined the material relating to the human rights situation in
Kyrgyzstan before it under the 1503 procedure in accordance with Economic and Social
Council resolution 2000/3, concerning the rape of two women members of opposition
movements in Bishkek,
“Considering that these allegations are a cause for serious concern to the extent
that they may reveal the existence of gross violations of human rights,
“Noting the replies received from the Government of Kyrgyzstan,
“Noting also that the political situation in the country has changed,
“Welcoming the fact that the new Government of Kyrgyzstan has taken positive
steps to address the above-mentioned cases and to investigate the matter,
“1.
Encourages the Government to continue these efforts in an effective and
timely manner;
“2.
Decides to discontinue consideration of the matter;
“3.
Decides also that the present decision should be made public;
“4.
Requests the Secretary-General to communicate this decision to the
Government of Kyrgyzstan.”
[See chap. III.]
2/102. Reports and studies of mechanisms and mandates
At its 29th meeting, on 6 October 2006, the Human Rights Council decided to adopt the
following generic text without a vote:
“The Human Rights Council,
“1.
Recalls its decisions 1/102, 1/104 and 1/105 of 30 June 2006;
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