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;
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