E/CN.4/1997/7 page 36 Observations 152. The Special Rapporteur draws attention to the deep concern expressed by the Human Rights Committee in respect of “cases of torture, ill-treatment, and arbitrary arrest and detention by members of the army and security forces and by the failure of the Government to investigate fully these cases, to prosecute alleged offences, to punish those found guilty and provide compensation to the victims or their families” (A/51/40, para. 284), as well as to its concern on the use of incommunicado detention (paras. 260 and 286). He supports the Committee’s pertinent recommendations (paras. 298-300). Pakistan 153. The Special Rapporteur transmitted 20 individual cases and 2 urgent appeals on behalf of 10 persons. The Government replied to one appeal concerning seven persons. Observations 154. The Special Rapporteur visited Pakistan from 22 February to 3 March 1986 at the invitation of the Government. The report on the visit is contained in addendum 2 to the present report. Paraguay 155. The Special Rapporteur transmitted four newly reported cases. Peru 156. The Special Rapporteur transmitted nine newly reported cases as well as one case updated with new information provided by the sources. The Government replied to one case transmitted in 1995. In addition, the Special Rapporteur sent two urgent appeals on behalf of two persons. One of those appeals was sent in conjunction with the Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers. Observations 157. The Special Rapporteur continues to be concerned regarding the incidence of allegations of torture in Peru. He welcomes steps suggesting that police officials may not enjoy impunity from criminal or disciplinary action in respect of abuses inflicted on detainees; he would also welcome information indicating that members of the armed forces involved in similar activity do not enjoy such impunity. 158. In this connection, he joins the Human Rights Committee which expressed “its deepest concern with respect to the cases of ... torture, ill-treatment and arbitrary arrest and detention by members of the army and security forces, and by the Government’s failure to investigate fully these cases, to prosecute alleged offences, to punish those found guilty and provide compensation to the victims and their families” (A/51/40, para. 354).