21/01/2016 JUA 21/01/2016 JAL Case No Country Mandate(s) Summary of the allegation transmitted TUR 1/2016 Turkey Health; Summary executions; Alleged obstructions of access to health care as well as alleged attacks against health care workers in the context of violent clashes between security forces and armed groups in the southeast of Turkey. According to the information received, since 16 August 2015, authorities in the southeast of Turkey have imposed repeated and indefinite curfews, and over 160 civilians have reportedly lost their lives in the context of counter-terrorist operations conducted during these curfews. It is alleged that several of these deaths occurred due to the obstruction of health care access and delivery by security forces. Reports further indicate intensified attacks on health workers, including arrests and killings. Finally, it is reported that at least six civilians died due to the stress effects that the curfews and the intensified attacks had on their health conditions. UGA 1/2016 Uganda Freedom of expression; Health; Torture; Allegations of arbitrary arrest, detention, torture, denial of medical assistance and charges filed against a journalist for the exercise of his right to freedom of expression. According to the information received, on 13 July 2011, Mr. Augustine Okello was arrested in Lira by security officers. From 13 July 2011 to 26 July 2012, he was held in pre-trial detention, after which he was released on bail. During his detention, Mr. Okello was allegedly tortured and sustained injuries for which he did not receive adequate and timely medical treatment. Mr. Okello has been charged with treason and, if convicted, may face death penalty or life imprisonment. He filed an application for review of his case at the High Court. He has not heard from the High Court since and is currently awaiting the start of his trial. Reply 25/02/2016 A/HRC/32/53 54 Date Type