Date
Type
Case No
Country
KHM 1/2013
01/10/2013 Cambodia
JUA
Mandate(s)
Summary of the allegation transmitted
Arbitrary
detention;
Cambodia;
Freedom of
expression;
Freedom of
peaceful assembly
and of association;
Summary
executions;
Torture;
Allegations of indiscriminate and excessive use of force against individuals in the
margins of peaceful protests, leading to the death of one person and injuries, as well as
arrests of at least six individuals. According to the information received, on 15
September 2013, tens of thousands of Cambodian National Rescue Party supporters
attended peaceful protests in Phnom Penh. However, roadblocks placed in many
streets frustrated some demonstrators as well as residents, business-owners and other
individuals who gathered spontaneously around these roadblocks leading to further
protests. In the evening, police forces used live ammunition to quell a violent protest
at the Kbal Thnal sky bridge. Mr Mao Sok Chan, a by-stander, was shot in the head
and died on the scene. Nine persons were injured, eight of whom sustained bullet
wounds, and were taken to hospitals. Security forces severely beat several individuals,
including teenagers with truncheons. One of them suffered head lacerations from
these beatings. At least six persons were arrested and at the time of writing remained
detained.
CHN 11/2013
Disappearances;
01/10/2013 China (People's Freedom of
JUA
Republic of)
expression;
Freedom of
peaceful assembly
and of association;
Human rights
defenders;
Reply
07/01/2014
Alleged imposition of travel bans on two human rights defenders, and enforced
24/01/2014
disappearance of one, working on China’s upcoming UPR. According to the
information received, Ms Cao Shunli was barred from travelling to Geneva on 14
September 2013 and at the time of writing had not been seen since. Ms Chen Jianfang
was forbidden from boarding her flight to Geneva on 13 September 2013 and was told
she was barred from travelling for life. She was also allegedly intimidated on 16
September 2013. Ms Cao Shunli and Ms Chen Jianfang were among the subjects of a
previous communication sent on 17 July 2013 (A/HRC/25/74).
A/HRC/25/74
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