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2012 regarding the legal proceedings against the organization. While the Government
responded to the earlier communication, new information regarding the legal proceedings has
given rise to concern. In particular, it is alleged that there was a lack of transparency and
clear procedural guidelines in the initial audit of the organization and later legal proceedings,
and that the organization was subjected to harassment and legal action as a result of its
human rights work, including its active engagement with U.N. human rights mechanisms,
particularly on issues relating to torture. The Special Rapporteur calls on the Government of
Tajikistan to ensure a prompt and impartial investigation of the allegations.
Thailand
(a)
JUA 06/01/2012 Case No. THA 10/2011 State reply: 25/05/2012 Alleged long sentence on
charges of lèse majesté and denial of medical treatment while in detention.
140. The Special Rapporteur thanks the Government of Thailand for its reply, dated 25 June
2012, to this communication in reference to the alleged denial of medical treatment while in
detention for Mr. Ampon Tangnoppakul and Ms. Daranee Charnchoengskilpakul. The
Special Rapporteur reiterates that article 10 of the ICCPR provides that “all persons deprived
of their liberty shall be treated with humanity and with respect for the inherent dignity of the
human person”, as well as article 12 of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and
Cultural Rights, which provides for the “right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest
attainable standard of mental and physical health. The right to medical care in prisons should
be engaged under the prohibition of cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment.” The Special
Rapporteur thanks the Government for its explanation of the medical treatment given to both
detainees. However, the Government provided no specific information regarding the hospital
records mentioned in regards to Ms. Charnchoengskilpakul‟s case to demonstrate the lack of
the necessary operation. The Special Rapporteur encourages the Government of Thailand to
ensure that all sick persons in detention are provided with proper medical care and treatment,
and urges the Government to provide the results of the toxicology testing in Mr.
Tangnoppakul‟s case, as well as the records in Ms. Charnchoengskilpakul‟s case.
Tunisia
(a)
JAL 15/10/2012 Case No. TUN 4/2012 State reply: None to date Allegations de viol
commis par des policiers
141. Le Rapporteur spécial regrette, au moment de la finalisation du présent rapport,
l‟absence de réponse de la part du Gouvernement du Mali à la communication envoyée le 15
octobre 2012 sur les informations concernant une femme connue sous le pseudonyme de
« Meriem, qui aurait été appréhendée avec son compagnon par trois policiers et violée par la
suite. Le Rapporteur souhaitera attirer l‟attention du Gouvernement sur son rapport au
Conseil des Droits de l‟Homme (A/HRC/7/3 para.89) dans lequel le Rapporteur a souligné
« que le viol et d‟autres actes graves de violences sexuelles commis par des fonctionnaires
dans des contextes de détention ou de contrôle constituent non seulement des actes de torture
ou des mauvais traitements, mais une forme particulièrement frappante de tels actes, en
raison de la stigmatisation qu‟ils entrainent ». Le Rapporteur exhorte le Gouvernement à
attirer son attention au plus vite aux craintes exprimées dans la communication, notamment
en fournissant des informations précises sur les enquêtes menées afin de traduire en justice
les auteurs des faits, et veiller à que les victimes obtiennent réparation, y compris une
indemnisation équitable et adéquate, et une réhabilitation aussi complète que possible.
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