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INDONESIA: Arbitrary detention occurred frequently, law reform stagnant

Countries, documents, Indonesia, Open Letters September 21, 2015January 15, 2017 admin 0 Comments

Indonesian legal system does not have a special law procedure which regulates pre-trial mechanism, and which can challenge whether or not arrest or detention has been lawful. Therefore, the accused or suspects face difficulty in exercising their rights with regard to the due process of law. This needs to be addressed not only by lawmakers but also by the wider Indonesian society and the international community, considering the scale and frequency of arbitrary arrest and detention that continue to occur in Indonesia. An Open Letter from the Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) to the Chairperson Working Group on Arbitrary Detention, Mr. Mads Andenas Mr. Mads Andenas Chairperson Working Group on […]

INDIA: Government must put an end to outlawed Manual Scavenging now

30th Session - 2015 September, ALRC AT THE UN, Countries, documents, Human Rights Council, India, Written Submissions September 11, 2015September 11, 2015 admin 0 Comments

Ask the Government of India to not utilize the Supreme court granted exception of entering manholes in special cases with prior written orders from the Chief Executive Officer of the concerned civic body(with full protective gears). Instead, adoption of scientific technology to clean sewers must be introduced by the Government of India.

INDONESIA: Lack of justice and reparations strengthens impunity and encourages recurring violations

30th Session - 2015 September, ALRC AT THE UN, Countries, documents, Human Rights Council, Indonesia, Written Submissions September 10, 2015September 11, 2015 admin 0 Comments

It is tragic that the circumstances of human rights abuse victims in Indonesia are totally different to that of the alleged perpetrators. The perpetrators have never been brought to court and are enjoying transitional democracy by establishing political parties and running for elections.

BANGLADESH: Government repression and intimidation of families of victims of enforced disappearance

Bangladesh, Countries, documents, statements September 1, 2015September 11, 2015 admin 0 Comments

In areas outside Dhaka, other commemorations were also met with threats and police deployment. However, with the support of local civil society activists, the families of the disappeared went ahead with the events, and commemorations were successfully held in Khulna, Rajshahi, and Rajbari district among others.