Rights to Freedom of Expression, 37. The Commission is concerned about the: i. cases of intimidation, arbitrary arrest and detention of journalists, activists and human rights defenders, including the case of nine bloggers charged under the Anti-Terrorist Proclamation; ii. persistent control on the media including electronic media monitored by sophisticated technological means; iii. cases of repression of people protesting in line with their right to freedom of religion, belief and expression. Right to Freedom of Assembly and Association 38. The Commission is concerned about the: i. lack of investigations and reprisals for law enforcement agents who allegedly repressed protesters resulting in deaths during the 2005, 2012 and 2013 protests; ii. non-revision of the Charities and Societies Proclamation and the AntiTerrorism Proclamation hindering the work of charities and societies as well as the activities of CSOs to conduct their work freely without interference by state actors or any private person. Due Process and Conditions of Detention 39. The Commission is concerned about the: i. poor conditions and ill-treatment prisoners are subjected to; ii. failure to respect the constitutional 48 hours duration of police custody; 13 | P a g e

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