A/HRC/2/9 page 15 “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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