A/HRC/WGEID/106/1
taken to ensure that all involved in the investigation, including the complainant, counsel,
witnesses and those conducting the investigation, are protected against ill-treatment,
intimidation or reprisal”.
Congo
Standard procedure
20.
The Working Group transmitted one case to the Government, concerning Mr.
Melvin Tchamba Ngassam, a citizen of Cameroon, who was allegedly abducted on 8 April
2011 by security agents and the Congolese Police in Pointe Noire. In accordance with the
methods of work of the Working Group, a copy of the case was sent to the Government of
Cameroon.
Cuba
Clarification
21.
On the basis of information provided by the Government, the Working Group
decided to clarify one outstanding case following the expiration of the period prescribed by
the six-month rule. The individual is reportedly in detention (see A/HRC/WGEID/104/1,
para. 49).
Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
Standard procedure
22.
The Working Group transmitted two cases to the Government, concerning Ms. Shin
Seong Sim and her husband, Mr. Kim Cheol Hun, both citizens of the Republic of Korea,
allegedly abducted in April 2003 in Jilin Province, China, by personnel from the National
Security Agency of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.
23.
In accordance with the methods of work of the Working Group, the Government of
China and the Government of the Republic of Korea received a copy of these cases.
Ecuador
Information from sources
24.
A source provided information on one outstanding case.
Egypt
Urgent action
25.
During the reporting period, the Working Group transmitted 19 cases to the
Government under its urgent action procedure.
26.
On 2 April, the Working Group transmitted six cases to the Government under its
urgent action procedure, concerning:
(a)
A person below the age of 18, allegedly arrested on 22 March 2015 in
Damanhur Province;
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