AHR: Special Rapporteur Reports

[Sudan]: Update on the Report of the Independent Expert on the Situation of Human Rights in the Sudan, Mohammed Chande Othman
Ref. A/HRC/15/57: [English][Arabic]
This report is on the status of implementation of the compilation of recommendations of the Group of Experts for the Government of the Sudan with regard to the implementation of Human Rights Council resolution 4/8, pursuant to Council resolutions 6/34, 6/35, 7/16 and 11/10. The present report is issued pursuant to Human Rights Council decision 14/117,

- [Related Resolution or Decision]: Human Rights Council Resolution 11/10 - Situation of Human Rights in the Sudan
Ref. A/HRC/RES/11/10: [English][French]

- [Related Resolution or Decision]: Human Rights Council Resolution 7/16 - Situation of Human Rights in the Sudan
Ref. A/HRC/RES/7/16: [English][Arabic][French]

- [Related Resolution or Decision]: Human Rights Council Resolution 6/34 - Mandate of the Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights in the Sudan
Ref. A/HRC/RES/6/34: [English][Arabic][French]

- [Related Resolution or Decision]: Human Rights Council Resolution 6/35 - Human Rights Council Group of Experts on the Situation of Human Rights in Darfur
Ref. A/HRC/RES/6/35: [English][Arabic][French]

- [Related Resolution or Decision]: Human Rights Council Resolution 4/8 - Follow-up to Decision S-4/101 of 13 December 2006 Adopted by the Human Rights Council at its Fourth Special Session Entitled “Situation of human rights in Darfur”
Ref. A/HRC/RES/4/8: [English][Arabic][French]

[International]: Special Rapporteur on the Promotion and Protection of the Right to Freedom of Opinion and Expression - Summary of Cases Transmitted to Governments and Replies Received
Ref. A/HRC/14/23/Add.1: [English][French]
Human Rights Council - Seventh session - Promotion and protection of all human rights, civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights, including the right to development. The addendum report of the Special Rapporteur on the Promotion and Protection of the Right to Freedom of Opinion and Expression and Summary of cases transmitted to Governments and replies received. the present report contains, on a country-by-country basis, summaries of general and individual allegations, as well as urgent appeals transmitted to Governments between 1 January 2009 and 19 March 2010, as well as replies received from Governments between 16 May 2009 and 14 May 2010. The Arab countries included in this report are: Algeria, Bahrain, Djibouti, Egypt, Iraq, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, and Yemen.

[UN Agencies]: Report of the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism
Ref. A/HRC/14/46/Add.1: [English]
Addendum of the written submissions by Governments to the questionnaire of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights related to the study on good practices on legal and institutional frameworks and measures that ensure respect for human rights by intelligence agencies while countering terrorism, including on their oversight.

[Sudan]: Report of the Independent Expert on the Situation of Human Rights in the Sudan, Mohammed Chande Othman
Ref. A/HRC/14/41: [English][Arabic][French]
The report of the independent expert on the situation of human rights in the Sudan is submitted pursuant to Human Rights Council resolution 11/10, in which the Council decided to establish the mandate of the independent expert on the human rights situation in the Sudan in accordance with the Commission on Human Rights resolution 2005/82 and Council resolutions 6/34, 6/35, 7/16 and 9/17. The present report covers the period from June 2009 to April 2010.

- [Addendum]: Report of the Independent Expert on the Situation of Human Rights in the Sudan, Mohammed Chande Othman
Ref. A/HRC/14/41/Add.1: [English][Arabic][French]
Status of implementation of the compilation of recommendations of the Group of Experts to the Government of the Sudan for the implementation of Human Rights Council resolution 4/8, pursuant to Council resolutions 6/34, 6/35, 7/16 and 11/10.
- [Related Resolution or Decision]: Human Rights Council Resolution 11/10 - Situation of Human Rights in the Sudan
Ref. A/HRC/RES/11/10: [English][Arabic][French]

- [Related Resolution or Decision]: Human Rights Council Resolution 7/16 - Situation of Human Rights in the Sudan
Ref. A/HRC/RES/7/16: [English][Arabic][French]

- [Related Resolution or Decision]: Human Rights Council Resolution 9/17 - Situation of Human Rights in the Sudan
Ref. A/HRC/RES/9/17: [English][Arabic][French]

- [Related Resolution or Decision]: Human Rights Council Resolution 6/34 - Mandate of the Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights in the Sudan
Ref. A/HRC/RES/6/34: [English][French]

- [Related Resolution or Decision]: Human Rights Council Resolution 6/35 - Human Rights Council Group of Experts on the Situation of Human Rights in Darfur
Ref. A/HRC/RES/6/35: [English][Arabic][French]

- [Related Resolution or Decision]: Commission on Human Rights Resolution 2005/82 - Situation of Human Rights in the Sudan
Ref. E/CN.4/RES/2005/82: [English][French]

[Morocco]: Report of the Working Group on enforced or involuntary disappearances - addendum - mission to Morocco 22-25 June 2009
Ref. A/HRC/13/31/Add.1: [English][Arabic][French]

[Occupied Palestinian Territories]: Report of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967, Richard Falk
Ref. A/HRC/13/53 : [English][Arabic][French]
This report examines developments related to human rights in the Occupied Palestinian Territories from the period from July through December 2009. The Special Rapporteur gives primary attention to the establishment, activities and main findings of the United Nations Fact-Finding Mission on the Gaza Conflict. Reactions to the Mission report, including criticisms and objections from the international community, are also reviewed.

[Algeria]: Working Group on Arbitrary Detention
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The Working Group on Arbitrary Detention request a visit in 2009.

[Occupied Palestinian Territories]: Report of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967, Richard Falk
Ref. A/HRC/10/20 : [English][Arabic][French]
In the present report, the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967, in the light of Human Rights Council resolution S-9/1, focuses on the main international law and human rights issues of the attacks by Israel on Gaza that commenced on 27 December 2008 and continued for 22 days.

- [Related Resolution or Decision]: Human Rights Council Resolution S9/1 - The grave violations of human rights in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, particularly due to the recent Israeli military attacks against the occupied Gaza Strip
Ref. A/HRC/S-9/1: [English][Arabic][French]

[Occupied Palestinian Territories]: Report of the Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief - addendum - Mission to Israel and the Occupied Territories (20 to 27 January 2008)
Ref. A/HRC/10/8/Add.2: [English][Arabic][French]
The Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief - Ms. Asma Jahangir - carried out a mission to Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory from 20 to 27 January 2008. In the present report she gives an overview of the international legal standards and the domestic legal framework on freedom of religion or belief. She also refers to the religious demography and highlights selected aspects of the status of freedom of religion or belief in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory. Well aware of the complex situation and the heightened atmosphere of tension and militancy, the Special Rapporteur focuses on the following issues of concern: restricted access to places of worship; the preservation and protection of religious sites; the indication of religious affiliation on official identity cards; matters of personal status; the preferential treatment of Orthodox Judaism; the religious rights of persons deprived of their liberty; advocacy of religious hatred that constitutes incitement to discrimination, hostility or violence; conversions and missionary activities; and further concerns within the Occupied Palestinian Territory.

[Mauritania]: Report of the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention on its mission to Mauritania (19 February-3 March 2008)
Ref. A/HRC/10/21/Add.2: [English][Arabic][French]
Human Rights Council - Tenth session - Promotion and protection of all human rights, civil, political, economic, social and cultural, including the right to development. The delegation from the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention visited the Islamic Republic of Mauritania from 19 February to 3 March 2008 at the invitation of the Mauritanian Government.

[Sudan]: Human Rights Situations that Require the Council’s Attention - Report of the Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights in the Sudan, Sima Samar
Ref. A/HRC/9/13: [English][Arabic][French]
The report of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Sudan, Sima Samar, is submitted pursuant to Human Rights Council resolution 6/34, in which the Council decided to extend for one year the mandate of the Special Rapporteur, in accordance with Commission on Human Rights resolution 2005/82.

- [Related Resolution or Decision]: Human Rights Council Resolution 7/16 - Situation of Human Rights in the Sudan
Ref. A/HRC/RES/7/16: [English][Arabic][French]

- [Addendum]: Human Rights Situations that Require the Council's Attention
Ref. A/HRC/9/13/Add.1: [English][Arabic][French]
Report prepared by the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Sudan on the status of implementation of the recommendations compiled by the Group of Experts mandated by the Human Rights Council in resolution 4/8 to the Government of the Sudan for the implementation of Human Rights Council resolution 4/8 pursuant to Human Rights Council resolution 6/34
- [Addendum]: Human Rights Situations that Require the Council's Attention
Ref. A/HRC/9/13/Add.1/Corr.1: [English][Arabic][French]

- [Related Resolution or Decision]: Human Rights Council Resolution 6/34 - Mandate of the Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights in the Sudan
Ref. A/HRC/RES/6/34: [English][Arabic][French]

- [Related Resolution or Decision]: Commission on Human Rights Resolution 2005/82 - Situation of Human Rights in the Sudan
Ref. E/CN.4/RES/2005/82: [English][French]

[Sudan]: Human Rights Situations that Require the Council’s Attention - Report of the Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights in the Sudan, Sima Samar
Ref. A/HRC/7/22: [English][Arabic][French]
The report of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Sudan, Sima Samar, is submitted in accordance with Human Rights Council resolution 6/34, in which the Council decided to extend for one year the mandate of the Special Rapporteur, in accordance with Commission on Human Rights resolution 2005/82.

- [Addendum]: Human Rights Situations that Require the Council's Attention
Ref. A/HRC/9/13/Add.1: [English][Arabic][French]
Report prepared by the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Sudan on the status of implementation of the recommendations compiled by the Group of Experts mandated by the Human Rights Council in resolution 4/8 to the Government of the Sudan for the implementation of Human Rights Council resolution 4/8 pursuant to Human Rights Council resolution 6/34.
- [Correction or Errata]: Human Rights Situations that Require the Council’s Attention
Ref. A/HRC/9/13/Add.1/Corr.1: [English][Arabic][French]

- [Related Resolution or Decision]: Human Rights Council Resolution 6/34 - Mandate of the Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights in the Sudan
Ref. A/HRC/RES/6/34: [English][Arabic][French]

- [Related Resolution or Decision]: Commission of Human Rights Resolution 2005/82 - Situation of Human Rights in the Sudan
Ref. E/CN.4/RES/2005/82: [English][French]

[Somalia]: Report of the Independent Expert Appointed by the Secretary-General on the Situation of Human rights in Somalia, Mr Ghanim Alnajjar
Ref. A/HRC/7/26: [English][Arabic][French]
The independent expert, Ghanim Alnajjar, undertook his annual mission to Kenya and Somalia from 17 to 21 September 2007 and presents this report in accordance with the Commission on Human Rights resolution 1993/86 and decision 5/1.

- [Related Resolution or Decision]: Institution-Building of the Human Rights Council and Draft Code of Conduct for Special Procedures Mandate-Holders of the Human Rights Council
Ref. A/HRC/DEC/5/101: [English][Arabic][French]

- [Related Resolution or Decision]: Commission on Human Rights Resolution 1993/86 - Assistance to Somalia in the Field of Human Rights
Ref. E/CN.4/1993/86: [English]

- [Related Resolution or Decision]: Commission on Human Rights Resolution 1993/86 - Assistance to Somalia in the field of human rights
Ref. E/CN.4/RES/1993/86: [English]

[Occupied Palestinian Territories]: Report of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967, John Dugard - visit to the Occupied Palestinian Territory 25 September to 1 October 2007
Ref. A/HRC/7/17: [English][Arabic][French]
The report of the Special Rapporteur - Mr. John Dugard, addresses a number of issues namely: Criticism of Special Rapporteur and mandate, the occupation of the Occupied Palestinian Territory, the occupation of Gaza, Israel's actions against Gaza and their consequences , human rights in the West Bank and Jerusalem, the treatment of arrested persons and convicted prisoners, self-determination, international law, the International Court of Justice, the Quartet and the United Nations, and Peace talks.

- [Annex]: Advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice on the legal consequences of the construction of a wall in the Occupied Palestinian Territory - Note by the Secretary-General
Ref. A/ES-10/273: [English][Arabic][French]

[Occupied Palestinian Territories]: Report of the Special Rapporteur on the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms while Countering Terrorism - addendum - Visit to Israel, including Visit to Occupied Palestinian Territory (3-10 July 2007)
Ref. A/HRC/6/17/Add.4: [English][Arabic][French]
The Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism, Martin Scheinin, conducted a mission to Israel from 3 to 10 July 2007, and visited the Occupied Palestinian Territory. In the introductory section of the present report, the Special Rapporteur acknowledges the particular challenge of combating terrorism in this region and the devastating violence suffered by all civilians living there. Section II addresses the overall framework of applicable law in which measures taken by Israel against terrorism should be examined, including the interplay between international human rights law and humanitarian law. It also addresses the state of emergency declared by Israel and potentially positive developments on the issue of derogation and legislative reform. However, of noted concern are the legal implications regarding the classification of suspected terrorists as “unlawful combatants”

- [Related Resolution or Decision]: Human Rights Resolution 2005/80 - Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms While Countering Terrorism
Ref. E/CN.4/RES/2005/80: [English][French]

[Sudan]: Human Rights Situations and Reports of Special Rapporteurs and Representatives - Situation of Human Rights in the Sudan
Ref. A/62/354: [English][Arabic][French]
The Secretary-General has transmitted to the members of the General Assembly the report of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Sudan, Sima Samar, submitted in accordance with Human Rights Council resolution 5/1 of 18 June 2007.

- [Related Resolution or Decision]: Human Rights Council Resolution 5/1 - Institution-building of the United Nations Human Rights Council
Ref. A/HRC/RES/5/1: [English][Arabic][French]

- [Related Resolution or Decision]: Human Rights Resolution 2005/82 - Situation of Human Rights in the Sudan
Ref. E/CN.4/RES/2005/82: [English][French]

[Occupied Palestinian Territories]: Report of the Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights in the Palestinian Territories Occupied Since 1967, John Dugard, on the Non-Implementation of Human Rights Council Resolution S-1/1
Ref. A/HRC/5/11: [English][Arabic][French]

- [Related Resolution or Decision]: Human Rights Council Resolution 4/2 - Human Rights Situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory: Follow-up to Human Rights Council Resolutions S-1/1 and S-3/1
Ref. A/HRC/RES/4/2: [English][Arabic][French]

- [Related Resolution or Decision]: Human Rights Council - Special session resolution S-1/1 - Human rights situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory
Ref. A/HRC/RES/S-1/1 : [English][Arabic][French]

[UN Agencies]: Report of the Special Rapporteur on Extrajudicial, Summary or Arbitrary Executions, Philip Alston
Ref. A/HRC/4/20: [English][Arabic][French]
This report details the principal activities of the Special Rapporteur in 2006. It also examines four issues of particular importance such as, the mandate of the Special Rapporteur in armed conflicts, “mercy killings” in armed conflict, most serious crimes, and mandatory death sentences.

[Occupied Palestinian Territories]: Report of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967 - Visit to the Occupied Palestinian Territory and Israel (1-8 December 2006)
Ref. A/HRC/4/17: [English][Arabic][French]
The special rapporteur Mr. John Dugard addressed in his report the following: Gaza -The West Bank and East Jerusalem -- Prisoners --Targeted assassinations -- Family separation -- Racial discrimination and apartheid -- The humanitarian crisis and the withholding of funds from the Palestinian Authority --Civil society and the protection of human rights -- International accountability and responsibility -- Occupation, colonization and apartheid and concluded on the future of human right in Israel and Palestine.

- [Annex]: Letter dated 19 March 2007 from the Permanent Mission of Israel to the United Nations Office at Geneva addressed to the President of the Human Rights Council
Ref. A/HRC/4/G/15: [English][Arabic][French]
Comments on the report of the Special Rapporteur on the human rights situation in the West Bank and Gaza Strip (A/HRC/4/17) and transmits a list of letters of protest sent by the Permanent Mission of Israel to the UN Secretariat each time Israel was targeted by terrorist attacks during the period Sept. 2000 and Feb. 2007, issued as official documents of the Security Council and General Assembly.
- [Related Resolution or Decision]: Resolution Adopted by the General Assembly 60/251 - Human Rights Council
Ref. A/RES/60/251: [English][Arabic][French]

[Occupied Palestinian Territories]: Report of the Special Rapporteur on the human rights situation in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967 pursuant to resolution 3/1 of the Human Rights Council
Ref. A/HRC/4/116: [English][Arabic][French]
Explains that the Special Rapporteur has not been able to carry out the fact-finding mission requested by the Council in its resolution S-1/1 due to the failure of the Government of Israel to consent to such a mission.

- [Related Resolution or Decision]: Human Rights Council - Special session resolution S-1/1 - Human rights situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory
Ref. A/HRC/RES/S-1/1 : [English][Arabic][French]

- [Related Resolution or Decision]: Human Rights Council Resolution 3/1 - Human rights situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory: follow-up to Human Rights Council resolution S-1/1
Ref. A/HRC/RES/3/1: [English][Arabic][French]

[Occupied Palestinian Territories]: Human rights situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory: follow-up to Human Rights Council resolution S-1/1
Ref. A/HRC/2/L.13: [English][Arabic][French]
Draft resolution / Algeria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Cuba, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Djibouti, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Malaysia, Morocco, Pakistan, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syrian Arab Republic, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Yemen.

- [Related Resolution or Decision]: Human Rights Council - Special Session Resolution S-1/1 - Human rights situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory
Ref. A/HRC/RES/S-1/1: [English][Arabic][French]

[Lebanon]: Implementation of General Assembly resolution 60/251 of 15 March 2006 entitled "Human Rights Council"
Ref. A/HRC/2/7: [English][Arabic][French]
Report of the Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions, Philip Alston; the Special Rapporteur on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health, Paul Hunt; the Representative of the Secretary-General on human rights of internally displaced persons, Walter Kälin; and the Special Rapporteur on adequate housing as a component of the right to an adequate standard of living, Miloon Kothari. Mission to Lebanon and Israel (7-14 September 2006).

- [Related Resolution or Decision]: Resolution Adopted by the General Assembly
Ref. A/RES/60/251: [English][Arabic][French]

- [Related Resolution or Decision]: Human Rights Council Resolution S-2/1 - The Grave Situation of Human Rights in Lebanon Caused by Israeli Military Operations
Ref. A/HRC/RES/S-2/1: [English][Arabic][French]

- [Related Resolution or Decision]: Commission on Human Rights resolution 1993/77 - Forced Evictions
Ref. E/DEC/1993/77: [English]

[Occupied Palestinian Territories]: Report of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967 - Note by the Secretary-General
Ref. A/HRC/2/5: [English][Arabic][French]
The Secretary-General transmits to the members of the Human Rights Council the report on violations of international humanitarian law and human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967, submitted by John Dugard, Special Rapporteur, pursuant to Human Rights Council decision 1/106.

- [Related Resolution or Decision]: Human Rights Council Decision 1/106 - Human rights situation in Palestine and other occupied Arab territories
Ref. A/HRC/DEC/1/106: [English][Arabic][French]

[Sudan]: Extrajudicial, Summary or Arbitrary Executions - Report of the Special Rapporteur, Ms. Asma Jahangir
Ref. E/CN.4/2005/7/Add.2: [English][Arabic][French]
This report presents the findings of the Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions, Ms. Asma Jahangir, following her mission to the Sudan in June 2004.

[Sudan]: Advisory Services and Technical Cooperation in the Field of Human Rights - Report of the Special Rapporteur on the Human Rights Situation in the Sudan, Sima Samar
Ref. E/CN.4/2006/111: [English][Arabic][French]
The present report presents the findings of the Special Rapporteur following her first mission to the Sudan and covers the period from 1 September to 15 December 2005.

- [Related Resolution or Decision]: Commission on Human Rights Resolution 2005/82 - Situation of Human Rights in the Sudan
Ref. E/CN.4/RES/2005/82: [English][French]

[Algeria]: Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression
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The special rapporteur requested to visit Algeria, the visit was agreed in principle - but was later postponed.

[Somalia]: Report of the Independent Expert on the situation of human rights in Somalia
Ref. E/CN.4/2005/117: [English][Arabic][French]
The independent expert, Ghanim Alnajjar, undertook a mission to Kenya and Somalia from 26 January to 7 February 2005. Due to security and logistical considerations, his mission was postponed from his usual mission period of late August and early September.

[Sudan]: Organization of the Work Session - Report of the Independent Expert on the Situation of Human Rights in the Sudan, Emmanuel Akwei Addo
Ref. E/CN.4/2005/11: [English][Arabic][French]
Emmanuel Akwei Addo, traveled to the Sudan and Kenya from 19 to 31 August 2004 and delivered an oral report to the Third Committee of the General Assembly on 29 October. The present report constitutes his report to the Commission.

- [Related Resolution or Decision]: Commission on Human Rights Decision 2004/128 - Situation of Human Rights in the Sudan
Ref. E/CN.4/DEC/2004/128: [English][French]

[Occupied Palestinian Territories]: Report of the Special Rapporteur of the Commission on Human Rights, John Dugard, on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967 - visit to the Palestinian territories occupied 3-9 December 2005
Ref. E/CN.4/2006/29: [English][Arabic][French]
The special rapporteur Mr. John Dugard addressed in his report the following: Gaza - The wall - Settler violence, with special reference to Hebron - Jerusalem - The Jordan Valley -- The wall, settlements and self-determination - Other human rights violations - The death penalty and the Palestinian Authority.

- [Annex]: Contribution of the World Bank
Ref. A/HRC/S-1/2: [English][Arabic][French]

- [Summary record]:
Ref. A/HRC/2/SR.15: [French]
Summary of the analytic session of the Human Rights Council meeting September 26, 2006 and presentation of the Human Rights, John Dugard E/CN.4/2006/29[ on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied by Israel since 1967.
- [Summary record]: Implementation of General Assembly Resolution 60/125
Ref. A/HRC/2/SR.22: [French]
Human Rights Council, Second session: summary record of the 22nd meeting, held at the Palais des Nations, Geneva, on Tuesday, 29 September 2006. This summary includes the statement of the special rapporteur Mr. Duggard on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied by Israel since 1967.
- [Related Resolution or Decision]: Human Rights Resolution 2005/7 - Israeli Practices Affecting the Human Rights of the Palestinian People in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, Including East Jerusalem
Ref. E/CN.4/RES/2005/7: [English][French]

[Occupied Palestinian Territories]: Report of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied by Israel since 1967, John Dugard - visit to the Occupied Palestinian Territory 13 - 20 February 2005
Ref. E/CN.4/2005/29: [English][Arabic][French]
The present report on the question of the violation of human rights in the occupied Arab territories, including Palestine focuses upon military incursions into the Gaza Strip, the demolition of houses, the violations of human rights and humanitarian law arising from the construction of the Wall and the pervasiveness of restrictions on freedom of movement.

- [Addendum]: Report of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied by Israel since 1967
Ref. E/CN.4/2005/29/Add.1: [English][Arabic][French]

- [Annex]: Note verbale
Ref. E/CN.4/2005/G/30: [English][Arabic][French]
dated 29 March 2005 from the Permanent Representative of Israel to the United Nations Office at Geneva addressed to the secretariat of the Commission on Human Rights in response to the report and addendum (E/CN.4/2005/29 and Add.1, submitted pursuant to Commission resolutions 1993/2 A and 2004/10. of Mr. John Dugard, Special Rapporteur of the Commission on Human Rights dealing with the West Bank and Gaza.
- [Related Resolution or Decision]: Commission on Human Rights - Resolution 1993/2A - Question of the violation of human rights in the occupied Arab territories, including Palestine
Ref. E/CN.4/RES/1993/2: [English]

[Sudan]: Human Rights Situations and Reports of Special Rapporteurs and Representatives - Situation of Human Rights in the Sudan
Ref. A/59/413: [English][Arabic][French]

- [Related Resolution or Decision]: Commission on Human Rights resolution 2004/128 - Situation of human rights in the Sudan
Ref. E/CN.4/DEC/2004/128: [English][French]

[Somalia]: Report of the Independent Expert on the situation of human rights in Somalia
Ref. E/CN.4/2004/103: [English][Arabic][French]
Report based on information gathered during the Independent Expert's -Mr. Alnajjar, Ghanim- mission to Kenya and Somalia (24 August-4 September 2003) with special reference to his visits to "Somaliland", "Puntland" and Kismayo.

- [Related Resolution or Decision]: Commission on Human Rights Resolution 1993/86 - Assistance to Somalia in the Field of Human Rights
Ref. E/CN.4/RES/1993/86: [English]

[Occupied Palestinian Territories]: Report of the Special Rapporteur of the Commission on Human Rights, John Dugard, on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied by Israel since 1967 - visit to the Occupied Palestinian Territory and Israel 22 - 29 June 2003
Ref. E/CN.4/2004/6: [English][Arabic][French]
Report of the Special Rapporteur on the question of the violation of human rights in the occupied Arab territories, including Palestine was submitted in accordance with Commission resolution 1993/2 A.

- [Annex]: Report of the Special Rapporteur of the Commission on Human Rights, John Dugard, on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied by Israel since 1967 - visit to the Occupied Palestinian Territory and Israel 8 to 15 February 2004
Ref. E/CN.4/2004/6/Add.1: [English][Arabic][French]
This addendum to the report of 8 September 2003 (E/CN.4/2004/6), and the report itself on the question of the violation of human rights in the occupied Arab territories, including Palestine, identifies serious violations of the international law prohibiting the acquisition of territory by force, of international human rights law and of international humanitarian law.
- [Annex]: Note Verbale dated 11 March 2004 from the Permanent Mission of Israel to the United Nations Office at Geneva Addressed to the Secretariat of the Commission of Human Rights
Ref. E/CN.4/2004/G/24: [English][Arabic][French]
Note verbale dated 11 March 2004 from the Permanent Representative of Israel to the United Nations Office at Geneva addressed to the secretariat of the Commission on Human Rights in response to the report and addendum [E/CN.4/2004/6] of Mr. John Dugard, Special Rapporteur of the Commission on Human Rights dealing with the West Bank and Gaza, to the United Nations General Assembly, contained in documents.
- [Annex]: Note Verbale Dated 29 March 2004 from the Permanent Mission of Israel to the United Nations Office at Geneva Addressed to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
Ref. E/CN.4/2004/G/42: [English][Arabic][French]
Note verbale dated 29 March 2004 from the Permanent Representative of Israel to the United Nations Office at Geneva addressed to the secretariat of the Commission on Human Rights in response to the report [(E/CN.4/2004/6/Add.1) of Mr. John Dugard, Special Rapporteur of the Commission on Human Rights dealing with the West Bank and Gaza..
- [Related Resolution or Decision]: Commission on Human Rights - Resolution 1993/2A - Question of the violation of human rights in the occupied Arab territories, including Palestine
Ref. E/CN.4/RES/1993/2 (A+B): [Arabic]

[Occupied Palestinian Territories]: Question of the violation of human rights in the occupied Arab territories, including Palestine
Ref. E/CN.4/2003/L.12: [English][Arabic][French]
Draft resolution authored by Algeria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, China, Cuba, Egypt, Kuwait, Lebanon, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Sudan, Syrian Arab Republic, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, Viet Nam, Yemen, Zimbabwe.

[Saudi Arabia]: Report of the Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers, Dato’ Param Cumaraswamy
Ref. E/CN.4/2003/65/Add.3: [English][Arabic][French]
The report was submitted in accordance with Commission on Human Rights resolution 2002/43. The present report concerns a fact-finding mission to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by the Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers. The mission took place from 20 to 27 October 2002 and was based in the capital, Riyadh. The mission addressed the compliance of the judiciary, the prosecution and the legal profession with international standards and criminal procedure in terms of the right to a fair trial. The Special Rapporteur's mission to Saudi Arabia addressed the compliance of the judiciary, the prosecution and the legal profession with international standards and criminal procedure in terms of the right to a fair trial.

- [Related Resolution or Decision]: Commission on Human Rights Resolution 2002/43 - Independence and impartiality of the judiciary, jurors and assessors and the independence of lawyers
Ref. E/CN.4/RES/2002/43: [English][French]

- [Related Resolution or Decision]: Commission on Human Rights - Resolution 1994/41 - Independence and Impartiality of the Judiciary, Jurors and Assessors and the Independence of Lawyers
Ref. E/CN.4/RES/1994/41: [English][French]

- [Related Resolution or Decision]: Commission on Human Rights - Resolution 1994/42 - Staff members of the United Nations and of the Specialized Agencies in Detention
Ref. E/CN.4/1994/42: [English][French]

[Sudan]: Situation of Human Rights in the Sudan - Report of the Special Rapporteur, Gerhart Baum
Ref. E/CN.4/2003/42: [English][Arabic][French]
The present report includes the findings of the mission as well as an updating of the overall situation based on information collected since then November 2002.

- [Related Resolution or Decision]: Commission on Human Rights Resolution 2002/16 - Situation of Human Rights in the Sudan
Ref. E/CN.4/RES/2002/16: [English][French]

[Somalia]: Report of the Independent Expert on the Situation of Human Rights in Somalia, Mr. Ghanim Alnajjar
Ref. E/CN.4/2003/115: [English][Arabic][French]
The independent expert, Mr. Ghanim Alnajjar, submitted his report on the "Assistance to Somalia in the field of human rights" in accordance with Commission on Human Rights resolution 2002/88

- [Related Resolution or Decision]: Commission on Human Rights Resolution 2002/88 - Assistance to Somalia in the field of human rights
Ref. E/CN.4/RES/2002/88 : [English][French]

- [Related Resolution or Decision]: Commission on Human Rights Resolution 1993/86 - Assistance to Somalia in the Field of Human Rights
Ref. E/CN.4/RES/1993/86: [English]

[Occupied Palestinian Territories]: Report of the Special Rapporteur of the Commission on Human Rights, Mr. John Dugard, on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied by Israel since 1967
Ref. E/CN.4/2003/30: [English][Arabic][French]
The report was submitted in accordance with Commission resolutions 1993/2 A and 2002/8.

- [Amendment]:
Ref. E/CN.4/2003/30/Add.1: [English][Arabic][French]
Since all United Nations missions to the area have been suspended, for reasons beyond the Special Rapporteur’s control, the Special Rapporteur of the Commission on Human Rights, Mr. John Dugard, on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied by Israel since 1967, will not be presenting an addendum to his report.
- [Related Resolution or Decision]: Commission on Human Rights Resolution 2002/8 - Question of the Violation of Human Rights in the Occupied Arab Territories, Including Palestine
Ref. E/CN.4/RES/2002/8: [English][French]

- [Related Resolution or Decision]: Commission on Human Rights Resolution 1993/2A - Question of the violation of human rights in the occupied Arab territories, including Palestine
Ref. E/CN.4/RES/1993/2 (A+B): [English]

[Occupied Palestinian Territories]: Report of the Special Rapporteur of the Commission on Human Rights on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied by Israel since 1967 - Note by the Secretary-General
Ref. A/57/366: [English][Arabic][French]
The Secretary-General transmits to the members of the General Assembly the interim report on violations of international humanitarian law and human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967, submitted by John Dugard, Special Rapporteur, pursuant to Commission on Human Rights resolutions 1993/2, section A, and 2002/8 and Economic and Social Council decision 2002/243.

- [Annex]: Note Verbale
Ref. E/CN.4/2003/G/21: [English][Arabic][French]
Note verbale dated 16 December 2002 from the Permanent Representative of Israel to the United Nations Office at Geneva addressed to the secretariat of the Commission on Human Rights in response to the report and addendum [A/57/366 and Add.1] of Mr. John Dugard, Special Rapporteur of the Commission on Human Rights dealing with the West Bank and Gaza, to the United Nations General Assembly, contained in documents.
- [Related Resolution or Decision]: Commission on Human Rights Resolution 2002/8 - Question of the Violation of Human Rights in the Occupied Arab Territories, Including Palestine
Ref. E/CN.4/RES/2002/8: [English][French]

- [Related Resolution or Decision]: Economic and Social Council Decision 2002/243 - Question of the Violation of Human Rights in the Occupied Arab Territories, Including Palestine
Ref. E/DEC/2002/243: [English][French]

- [Related Resolution or Decision]: Commission on Human Rights Resolution 1993/2 - Question of the Violation of Human Rights in the Occupied Arab territories, Including Palestine
Ref. E/CN.4/RES/1993/2: [English]

[Sudan]: Human Rights Situations and Reports of Special Rapporteurs and Representatives - Situation of Human Rights in the Sudan
Ref. A/57/326: [English][Arabic][French]
The Secretary-General transmitted to the General Assembly the interim report of the Special Rapporteur of the Commission on Human Rights on the situation of human rights in the Sudan, Gerhart Baum, pursuant to resolution 2002/16 of 19 April 2002 of the Commission on Human Rights and Economic and Social Council decision 2002/250 of 25 July 2002.

- [Related Resolution or Decision]: Commission on Human Rights Resolution 2002/16 - Situation of Human Rights in the Sudan
Ref. E/CN.4/RES/2002/16: [English][French]

[UN Agencies]: Commission on Human Rights - Resolution 2002/7 - Israeli settlements in the occupied Arab territories
Ref. E/CN.4/RES/2002/7 : [English][French]
Welcomes the report of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967 (E/CN.4/2002/32) and calls upon the Government of Israel to cooperate with the Special Rapporteur to allow him fully to discharge his mandate.

- [Annex]: Question of the violation of human rights in the occupied Arab territories, including Palestine
Ref. E/CN.4/2002/159: [English][Arabic][French]
Note verbale dated 2002/03/25 from the Permanent Mission of Israel to the United Nations Office at Geneva addressed to the Secretariat of the 58th session of the Commission on Human Rights in response to the report submitted by John Dugard, Special Rapporteur (E/CN.4/2002/32) dated 6 March 2002.
- [Summary record]: Question of the violation of human rights in the occupied Arab territories, including Palestine
Ref. E/CN.4/2002/SR.15: [English]
Commission on Human Rights, 58th session: summary record of the 15th meeting, held at the Palais des Nations, Geneva, on Tuesday, 26 March 2002. This summary includes the statement of the Special envoy of the President of the Palestinian Authority on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied by Israel since 1967.

[Bahrain]: Report of the Working Group on arbitrary detention - visit to Bahrain 19 - 24 October 2001
Ref. E/CN.4/2002/77/Add.2: [English][Arabic][French]
Commission on Human Rights - Fifty Eight Session - Civil and Political Rights, Including the Question of Torture and Detention. The delegation of the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention visited Bahrain from 19 to 24 October 2001.

[Somalia]: Report of the Independent Expert on the Situation of Human Rights in Somalia, Mr. Ghanim Alnajjar
Ref. E/CN.4/2002/119: [English][Arabic][French]
The independent expert, Mr. Ghanim Alnajjar, submitted in accordance with Commission on Human Rights resolution 2001/81.

- [Related Resolution or Decision]: Commission on Human Rights Resolution 2001/81 - Assistance to Somalia in the field of human rights
Ref. E/CN.4/RES/2001/81: [English][French]

[Sudan]: Situation of Human Rights in the Sudan - Report of the Special Rapporteur, Gerhart Baum
Ref. E/CN.4/2002/46: [English][Arabic][French]
This report is submitted in accordance with Commission resolution 2001/18 and includes the findings of the mission of the Special Rapporteur as well as an updating of the overall situation based on information collected since November 2001.

- [Related Resolution or Decision]: Commission on Human Rights Resolution 2001/18 - Situation of Human Rights in the Sudan
Ref. E/CN.4/RES/2001/18: [English][French]

[Occupied Palestinian Territories]: Question of the violation of human rights in the occupied Arab territories, including Palestine
Ref. E/CN.4/2002/129: [English][Arabic][French]
Note verbale dated 2001/12/07 from the Permanent Mission of Israel to the United Nations Office at Geneva addressed to the Secretariat of the Commission on Human Rights in response to the report submitted by John Dugard, Special Rapporteur, pursuant to Commission on Human Rights resolutions 1993/2a and 2001/8 and Economic and Social Council decision 2001 [document A/56/440].

- [Correction or Errata]:
Ref. E/CN.4/2002/129/Corr.1: [English][Arabic][French]

[Occupied Palestinian Territories]: Question of the violation of human rights in the occupied Arab territories, including Palestine
Ref. E/CN.4/2002/29: [English][Arabic][French]
Report by the Secretary-General bringing to the attention of the Government of Israel and all Governments the resolution 2001/7 that was adopted by the Commission on Human Rights at its fifty-seventh session and entitled “Question of the violation of human rights in the occupied Arab territories, including Palestine”.

- [Related Resolution or Decision]: Commission on Human Rights Resolution 2001/7 - Question of the violation of human rights in the occupied Arab territories, including Palestine
Ref. E/CN.4/RES/2001/7: [English][French]

[Occupied Palestinian Territories]: Question of the violation of human rights in the occupied Arab territories, including Palestine
Ref. A/56/440 : [English][Arabic][French]
Note by the Secretary-General as he transmitted the the interim report on violations of international humanitarian law and human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967, submitted by John Dugard, Special Rapporteur, pursuant to Commission on Human Rights resolutions 1993/2, section A, and 2001/7 and Economic and Social Council decision 2001/246.

- [Related Resolution or Decision]: Commission on Human Rights Resolution 2001/7 - Question of the Violation of Human Rights in the Occupied Arab territories, Including Palestine
Ref. E/CN.4/RES/2001/7: [English][French]

- [Related Resolution or Decision]: Economic and Social Council Decision 2001/246 - Question of the Violation of Human Rights in the Occupied Arab Territories, Including Palestine
Ref. E/DEC/2001/246: [English][French]

- [Related Resolution or Decision]: Resolution S-5/1 of the Fifth Special Session of the Commission on Human Rights - Grave and Massive Violations of the Human Rights of the Palestinian People by Israel
Ref. E/CN.4/RES/S-5/1 : [English]

- [Related Resolution or Decision]: Commission on Human Rights Resolution 1993/2 - Question of the Violation of Human Rights in the Occupied Arab territories, Including Palestine
Ref. E/CN.4/RES/1993/2: [English]

[Sudan]: Situation of Human Rights in the Sudan - Interim report of the Special Rapporteur of the Commission on Human Rights on the Situation of Human Rights in the Sudan
Ref. A/56/336: [English][Arabic][French]
The present report includes the findings of the mission of the Special Rapporteur, Gerhart Baum, as well as an updating on the overall situation based on information collected since then.

- [Related Resolution or Decision]: Commission on Human Rights resolution 2001/18 - Situation of human rights in the Sudan
Ref. E/CN.4/RES/2001/18: [English][French]

- [Related Resolution or Decision]: Economic and Social Council Decision 2001/253 - Situation of Human Rights in the Sudan
Ref. E/DEC/2001/253: [English][French]

[Occupied Palestinian Territories]: Question of the violation of human rights in the occupied Arab territories, including Palestine
Ref. E/CN.4/2002/11: [English][Arabic][French]
Letter dated 16 July 2001 from the Permanent Observer for Palestine to the United Nations Office at Geneva addressed to the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. The letter transmits executive summary on Israeli breaches of the ceasefire for the period from 13 June to 13 July 2001.

[Occupied Palestinian Territories]: Question of the violation of human rights in the occupied Arab territories, including Palestine
Ref. E/CN.4/2002/13: [English][Arabic][French]
Letter dated 2001/08/13 from the Permanent Observer for Palestine to the United Nations Office at Geneva addressed to the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights.

[Occupied Palestinian Territories]: Question of the violation of human rights in the occupied Arab territories, including Palestine
Ref. E/CN.4/2001/30 : [English][Arabic][French]
Update to the mission report on Israel’s violations of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967, submitted by Giorgio Giacomelli, Special Rapporteur, to the Commission on Human Rights at its fifth special session.

[Sudan]: Question of the Violation of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms in any Part of the World - Situation of Human Rights in the Sudan
Ref. E/CN.4/2001/48: [English][Arabic][French]
The following is a note by the Secretariat.

[Occupied Palestinian Territories]: Israel’s violations of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967
Ref. E/CN.4/S-5/3 : [English][Arabic][French]
Mission report on Israel’s violations of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967. The report was submitted by Mr. Giorgio Giacomelli, Special Rapporteur of his visit to the Palestinian territories during 11 - 15 October 2000.

- [Addendum]:
Ref. E/CN.4/2001/30: [English][Arabic][French]
Update to the mission report.

[Sudan]: Situation of Human Rights in the Sudan
Ref. A/55/374: [English][Arabic][French]
A note by the secretariat (E/CN.4/2000/36) replaced the report of the Special Rapporteur, as he was unable to finalize it in time for its submission to the Commission on Human Rights at its fifty sixth session. This note reflected the Special Rapporteur’s conclusions and recommendations. The present report contains the findings of the mission.

- [Related Resolution or Decision]: Commission on Human Rights Resolution 54/182 - Situation of Human Rights in the Sudan
Ref. A/RES/54/182: [English][Arabic][French]

- [Related Resolution or Decision]: Commission on Human Rights resolution 2000/27 - Situation of Human Rights in the Sudan
Ref. E/CN.4/RES/2000/27: [English][French]

- [Related Resolution or Decision]: Economic and Social Council Decision 1995/258 - The Right to Development
Ref. E/DEC/1995/258: [English][French]

[Sudan]: Question of the Violation of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms in any Part of the World - Situation of Human Rights in the Sudan
Ref. E/CN.4/2000/36: [English][Arabic][French]
The Special Rapporteur has reviewed the situation of human rights in the Sudan, has undertaken a mission to the country and has prepared a draft report but, owing to a family emergency, has not been able to finalize the report in time for its submission to the Commission. The complete report will be submitted to the General Assembly at its fifty-fifth session. The following summary of the draft report of the Special Rapporteur is submitted to the Commission with the permission of the Special Rapporteur.

[Sudan]: Civil and Political Rights, Including the Question of Freedom of Expression - Report Submitted by Mr. Abid Hussain, Special Rapporteur
Ref. E/CN.4/2000/63/Add.1: [English][Arabic][French]
This report has been prepared pursuant to resolution 1999/36 of the Commission on Human Rights. It presents and analyses information received by Mr. Abid Hussain, Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression, during his visit to the Sudan from 20 to 26 September 1999, as well as information received from individuals and non-governmental organizations concerning allegations of violations of the right to freedom of opinion and expression.

- [Related Resolution or Decision]: Commission on Human Rights Resolution 1999/36 - Right to Freedom of Opinion and Expression
Ref. E/CN.4/RES/1999/36: [English][French]

- [Related Resolution or Decision]: General Assembly Resolution 50/197 - Situation of Human Rights in the Sudan
Ref. A/RES/50/197: [English][Arabic][French]

- [Related Resolution or Decision]: Commission on Human Rights Resolution 1996/73 - Situation of Human Rights in the Sudan
Ref. E/CN.4/RES/1996/73: [English][French]

[Occupied Palestinian Territories]: Question of the violation of human rights in the occupied Arab territories, including Palestine
Ref. E/CN.4/2000/25 : [English][Arabic][French]
Report on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967, submitted by Mr. Giorgio Giacomelli, Special Rapporteur, pursuant to Commission on Human Rights resolution 1993/2 A

- [Related Resolution or Decision]: Commission on Human Rights resolution 1993/2 - Question of the Violation of Human Rights in the Occupied Arab Territories, Including Palestine
Ref. E/CN.4/RES/1993/2: [English]

[Sudan]: Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression, Mr. Abid Hussain - Visit to Sudan from 20 to 26 September 1999
Ref. E/CN.4/2000/63/Add.1: [English][Arabic][French]
This report has been prepared pursuant to resolution 1999/36 of the Commission on Human Rights. It presents and analyses information received by Mr. Abid Hussain, Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression, during his visit to the Sudan from 20 to 26 September 1999, as well as information received from individuals and non-governmental organizations concerning allegations of violations of the right to freedom of opinion and expression

- [Related Resolution or Decision]: Commission on Human Rights Resolution 1999/36 - Right to freedom of opinion and expression
Ref. E/CN.4/RES/1999/36: [English][French]

[Somalia]: Report of the Special Rapporteur on the Situation of human rights in Somalia, Ms. Mona Rishmawi
Ref. E/CN.4/2000/110: [English][Arabic][French]
Report of the Special Rapporteur, Ms. Mona Rishmawi, submitted in accordance with Commission on Human Rights resolution 1999/75.

- [Related Resolution or Decision]: Commission on Human Rights Resolution 1999/75 - Assistance to Somalia in the field of Human Rights
Ref. E/CN.4/RES/1999/75: [English][French]

[Sudan]: Situation of Human Rights in the Sudan
Ref. A/54/467: [English][Arabic][French]
The present report is the first interim reportsubmitted by the Special Rapporteur, Mr. Leonardo Franco, to the General Assembly on the situation of human rights in the Sudan since his appointment in August 1998.

- [Related Resolution or Decision]: Commission on Human Rights Resolution 1999/15 - Situation of Human Rights in the Sudan
Ref. E/CN.4/RES/1999/15: [English][French]

- [Related Resolution or Decision]: Commission on Human Rights Resolution 1993/60 - Situation of Human Rights in the Sudan
Ref. E/CN.4/RES/1993/60: [English]

[Somalia]: Report of the Special Rapporteur on the Situation of human rights in Somalia, Ms. Mona Rishmawi
Ref. E/CN.4/1999/103: [English][Arabic][French]
Report of the Special Rapporteur, Ms. Mona Rishmawi, submitted in accordance with Commission on Human Rights resolution 1998/59.

- [Related Resolution or Decision]: Commission on Human Rights Resolution 1998/59 - Assistance to Somalia in the field of Human Rights
Ref. E/CN.4/RES/1998/59: [English][French]

[Occupied Palestinian Territories]: Report of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967 - Visit to the Israel, Egypt and occupied Palestinian territories (3-12 January 1999)
Ref. E/CN.4/1999/24 : [English][Arabic][French]
The report was submitted by Mr. Hannu Halinen, Special Rapporteur, pursuant to Commission on Human Rights resolution 1993/2 A.

[Yemen]: Report of the Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearance - Addendum - Mission to Yemen (17-21 August 1998)
Ref. E/CN.4/1999/62/Add.1: [English][Arabic][French]
At the invitation of the Government of Yemen, two members of the Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances visited that country from 17 to 21 August 1998 to study the pending cases of enforced disappearances which occurred as a result of a civil war in January 1986 in the former People's Democratic Republic of Yemen.

[Sudan]: Question of the Violation of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms in any Part of the World - Situation of Human Rights in the Sudan
Ref. E/CN.4/1999/38: [English][Arabic][French]
This report of the Special Rapporteur, Mr. Leonardo Franco, is submitted in accordance with Commission on Human Rights resolution 1998/67.

- [Addendum]: Question of the Violation of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms in any Part of the World - Situation of Human Rights in the Sudan
Ref. E/CN.4/1999/38/Add.1: [English][Arabic][French]

- [Related Resolution or Decision]: Commission on Human Rights Resolution 1998/67 - Situation of Human Rights in the Sudan
Ref. E/CN.4/RES/1998/67: [English][French]

- [Related Resolution or Decision]: Commission on Human Rights Resolution 1993/60 - Situation of Human Rights in the Sudan
Ref. E/CN.4/RES/1993/60: [English]

[Somalia]: Report of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights - Addendum Forensic report: preliminary assessment of mass graves in the vicinity of Hargeisa, Somalia
Ref. E/CN.4/1999/103/Add.1: [English][Arabic][French]
The mission was carried out by Physicians for Human Rights under the auspices of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights in accordance with Commission on Human Rights resolution 1997/47.

- [Related Resolution or Decision]: Commission on Human Rights Resolution 1997/47 - Assistance to Somalia in the field of human rights
Ref. E/CN.4/RES/1997/47: [English][French]

- [Related Resolution or Decision]: Commission on Human Rights Resolution 1993/86 - Assistance to Somalia in the Field of Human Rights
Ref. E/CN.4/RES/1993/86: [English]

[Sudan]: Human Rights Situations and Reports of Special Rapporteurs and Representatives - Situation of Human Rights in the Sudan
Ref. A/53/504: [English][Arabic][French]

- [Related Resolution or Decision]: Commission on Human Rights Resolution 1998/67 - Situation of Human Rights in the Sudan
Ref. E/CN.4/RES/1998/67: [English][French]

[Occupied Palestinian Territories]: Question of the violation of human rights in the occupied Arab territories, including Palestine
Ref. E/CN.4/RES/1998/1: [English][Arabic][French]

[Occupied Palestinian Territories]: Report of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967 - Visit to Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory (12 - 22 January 1998)
Ref. E/CN.4/1998/17 : [English][Arabic][French]
Report on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967 / submitted by Hannu Halinen, Special Rapporteur, pursuant to Commission on Human Rights resolution 1993/2 A.

- [Related Resolution or Decision]: Commission on Human Rights Resolution 1993/2 - Question of the Violation of Human Rights in the Occupied Arab territories, Including Palestine
Ref. E/CN.4/RES/1993/2: [English]

[Somalia]: Report of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Somalia
Ref. E/CN.4/1998/96: [English][Arabic][French]
Report of the Special Rapporteur, Ms. Mona Rishmawi, submitted in accordance with Commission on Human Rights resolution 1997/47.

[Sudan]: Situation of Human Rights in the Sudan - Report of the Special Rapporteur, Mr. Gaspar Biro
Ref. E/CN.4/1998/66: [English][Arabic][French]
This report is submitted in accordance with Commission on Human Rights resolution 1997/59, and is also the fifth report submitted by the Special Rapporteur to the Commission on Human Rights on the situation of human rights in the Sudan since 1993 (E/CN./1994/48, E/CN.4/1995/58, E/CN.4/1996/62 and E/CN.4/1997/58).

- [Related Resolution or Decision]: Commission on Human Rights Resolution 1997/59 - Situation of Human Rights in the Sudan
Ref. E/CN.4/RES/1997/59: [English][French]

[Sudan]: Human Rights Situations and Reports of Special Rapporteurs and Representatives - Situation of Human Rights in the Sudan
Ref. A/52/510: [English][Arabic][French]
The present report is the fifth interim report submitted by the Special Rapporteur to the General Assembly on the situation of human rights in the Sudan since 1993.

- [Related Resolution or Decision]: Resolution 51/112Adopted by the General Assembly - Situation of Human Rights in the Sudan
Ref. A/RES/51/112: [English][Arabic][French]

- [Related Resolution or Decision]: Economic and Social Council Decision 1997/268 - Situation of Human Rights in the Sudan
Ref. E/DEC/1997/268: [English][French]

- [Related Resolution or Decision]: Commission on Human Rights Resolution 1997/59 - Situation of Human Rights in the Sudan
Ref. E/CN.4/RES/1997/59: [English][French]

[Somalia]: Report of the Independent Expert on the situation of human rights in Somalia
Ref. E/CN.4/1997/88: [English][Arabic][French]
Report on the situation of human rights in Somalia, prepared by the Independent Expert of the Commission on Human Rights, Ms. Mona Rishmawi, pursuant to Commission resolution 1996/57 of 19 April 1996.

- [Related Resolution or Decision]: Commission on Human Rights Resolution 1996/57 - Assistance to Somalia in the Field of Human Rights
Ref. E/CN.4/RES/1996/57: [English][French]

- [Related Resolution or Decision]: Resolution of the Commission Human Rights 1993/56 - Assistance to Somalia in the Field of Human Rights
Ref. E/CN.4/1995/56: [English][French]

- [Related Resolution or Decision]: Commission on Human Rights Resolution 1993/86 - Assistance to Somalia in the Field of Human Rights
Ref. E/CN.4/RES/1993/86: [English]

[Occupied Palestinian Territories]: Report of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967 - Visit to the Occupied Palestinian Territory ( 23-27 January 1997)
Ref. E/CN.4/1997/16: [English][Arabic][French]
The report was submitted by Mr. Hannu Halinen, Special Rapporteur, pursuant to Commission on Human Rights resolution 1993/2 A.

[Sudan]: Situation of Human Rights in the Sudan - Report of the Special Rapporteur, Mr. Gaspar Biro
Ref. E/CN.4/1997/58: [English][Arabic][French]
The present report is the fourth submitted by the Special Rapporteur to the Commission on Human Rights since 1993 (E/CN.4/1994/48; E/CN.4/1995/58 and E/CN.4/1996/62). The Special Rapporteur also submitted four interim reports to the General Assembly (A/48/601, A/49/539, A/50/569 and A/51/490). The interim report in document A/51/490 of 14 October 1996 should be read together with the present report.

- [Related Resolution or Decision]: Commission on Human Rights Resolution 1996/73 - Situation of Human Rights in the Sudan
Ref. E/CN.4/RES/1996/73: [English][French]

[Sudan]: Human Rights Situations and Reports of Special Rapporteurs and Representatives - Situation of Human Rights in the Sudan
Ref. A/51/490: [English][Arabic][French]
Following the adoption of resolution 1996/73 of 23 April 1996 by the Commission on Human Rights and the renewal of his mandate, the Special Rapporteur immediately requested permission from the Government of the Sudan to visit the country as soon as possible.

- [Related Resolution or Decision]: Economic and Social Council Decision 1996/278 - Situation of Human Rights in the Sudan
Ref. E//DEC/1996/278: [English][French]

- [Related Resolution or Decision]: Commission on Human Rights Resolution 1996/73 - Situation of human rights in the Sudan
Ref. E/CN.4/RES/1996/73: [English][French]

[Occupied Palestinian Territories]: Question of the violation of human rights in the occupied Arab territories, including Palestine
Ref. E/CN.4/RES/1996/3: [English][French]

[International]: Commission on Human Rights - resolution 1996/4 - Israeli settlements in the occupied Arab territories
Ref. E/CN.4/RES/1996/4: [English][French]

[Occupied Palestinian Territories]: Report of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967 - Visit to Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory (2 - 4 March 1996)
Ref. E/CN.4/1996/18: [English]
Report on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967 / submitted by Hannu Halinen, Special Rapporteur, pursuant to Commission on Human Rights resolution 1993/2 A.

[UN Agencies]: Question of the Human Rights of All Persons SUbjected to any Form of Detention or Imprisonment - Report of the Special Rapporteur on the Independence of Judges and Lawyers, Dato’Param Cumaraswamy
Ref. E/CN.4/1996/37: [English]
The present report is submitted pursuant to Commission on Human Rights resolution 1995/31 of 3 March 1995. This report is the second presented to the Commission on Human Rights by Dato’Param Cumaraswamy since the mandate was established by the Commission in its resolution 1994/41 of 4 March 1994 and endorsed by the Economic and Social Council in its decision 1994/251 of 22 July 1994.

[Sudan]: Situation of Human Rights in the Sudan - Report of the Special Rapporteur, Mr. Gaspar Biro
Ref. E/CN.4/1996/62: [English][Arabic][French]
The report is submitted in accordance with Commission on Human Rights resolution 1995/77. The present report is the third report submitted by the Special Rapporteur to the Commission on Human Rights (see E/CN.4/1994/48 and E/CN.4/1995/58) and the sixth overall report by the Special Rapporteur (see also A/48/601, A/49/539 and A/50/569).

- [Related Resolution or Decision]: Commission on Human Rights Resolution 1995/77 - Situation of Human Rights in the Sudan
Ref. E/CN.4/RES/1995/77: [English][French]

[Sudan]: Human Rights Situations and Reports of Special Rapporteurs and Representatives - Situation of Human Rights in the Sudan
Ref. A/50/569: [English][Arabic][French]
Pursuant to the recommendation in resolution 1995/77 that he begin consultations with the Secretary-General on modalities leading to the placement of monitors in such locations as would facilitate improved information flow and assessment and would help the independent verification of reports on the situation of human rights in the Sudan, the Special Rapporteur held consultations with the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and the Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights concerning the placement of monitors for the envisaged monitoring operation.

- [Related Resolution or Decision]: The Commission on Human Rights Resolution 1995/77 - Situation of Human Rights in the Sudan
Ref. E/CN.4/RES/1995/77: [English][French]

[UN Agencies]: The Administration of Justice and the Human Rights of Detainees: Question of Human Rights and States of Emergency
Ref. E/CN.4/Sub.2/1995/20: [English][Arabic][French]
The present eighth annual report has been prepared in pursuance of that as well as of other pertinent resolutions and decisions of the Commission on Human Rights and the Sub-commission.

[Sudan]: Situation of Human Rights in the Sudan - Report of the Special Rapporteur, Mr. Gaspar Biro
Ref. E/CN.4/1995/58: [English][Arabic][French]
The present report constitutes further substantive reporting on the situation of human rights in the Sudan and is to be read in conjunction with the Special Rapporteur’s interim report, submitted to the General Assembly in October 1994 (A/49/539).

- [Related Resolution or Decision]: General Assembly Resolution 49/198 - Situation of Human Rights in the Sudan
Ref. A/RES/49/198: [English][Arabic][French]

- [Related Resolution or Decision]: Commission on Human Rights Resolution 1994/79 - Situation of Human Rights in the Sudan
Ref. E/CN.4/RES/1994/79: [English][French]

[Occupied Palestinian Territories]: Report of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967 - visit to the Occupied Palestinian Territory 16 - 27 October 1994
Ref. E/CN.4/1995/19: [English][Arabic][French]
The report was submitted by Mr. René Felber, Special Rapporteur, pursuant to Commission on Human Rights resolution 1993/2 A.

- [Related Resolution or Decision]: Commission on Human Rights Resolution 1993/2A - Question of the violation of human rights in the occupied Arab territories, including Palestine
Ref. E/CN.4/RES/1993/2: [English]

[Sudan]: Human Rights Situations and Reports of Special Rapporteurs and Representatives - Situation of Human Rights in the Sudan
Ref. A/49/539: [English][Arabic][French]
In taking up his task to study the situation of human rights in the Sudan, the Special Rapporteur has respected the terms of Commission resolution 1994/79.

- [Related Resolution or Decision]: Commisson on Human Rights Resolution 1994/79 - Situation of Human Rights in the Sudan
Ref. E/CN.4/RES/1994/79: [English][French]

- [Related Resolution or Decision]: Economic and Social Council Decision 1994/265 - Situation of Human Rights in the Sudan
Ref. E/DEC/1994/265: [English][French]

[Somalia]: Report of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Somalia, Mr. Fanuel Jariretundu Kozonquizi
Ref. E/CN.4/1994/77/Add.1: [English][Arabic][French]
Report by the independent expert, Mr. Fanuel Jariretundu Kozonguizi, on the conditions in Somalia, prepared in accordance with paragraph 6 of Commission on Human Rights resolution 1993/86.

- [Related Resolution or Decision]: Commission on Human Rights Resolution 1993/86 - Assistance to Somalia in the field of Human Rights
Ref. E/CN.4/RES/1993/86: [English]

[Sudan]: Situation of Human Rights in the Sudan - Report of the Special Rapporteur, Mr. Gaspar Biro
Ref. E/CN.4/1994/48: [English][Arabic][French]
The following report is submitted in accordance with Commission on Human Rights resolution 1993/60 and finalized by the Special Rapporteur on 14 January 1994.

- [Related Resolution or Decision]: Commission on Human Rights resolution 1993/60 - Situation of Human Rights in the Sudan
Ref. E/CN.4/RES/1993/60: [English]

- [Related Resolution or Decision]: General Assembly Resolution 48/147 - Situation of Human Rights in the Sudan
Ref. A/RES/48/147: [English][Arabic][French]

[Sudan]: Question of the Violation of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms in any Part of the World - Note by the Secretariat
Ref. E/CN.4/1994/97: [English][Arabic][French]

- [Related Resolution or Decision]: Human Rights Situations and Reports of Special Rapporteurs and Representatives - Letter ated 22 November 1993 from the Permanent Representative of the Sudan to the United Nations Addressed to the Secretary General
Ref. A/C.3/48/17: [English][Arabic][French]

[Occupied Palestinian Territories]: Report of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967 - Visit to the Occupied Palestinian Territory 18 -21 January 1994
Ref. E/CN.4/1994/14 : [English][Arabic][French]
The report was submitted by Mr. René Felber, Special Rapporteur, pursuant to Commission on Human Rights resolution 1993/2 A.

[Somalia]: Report of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Somalia
Ref. E/CN.4/1994/77: [English][Arabic][French]
Report on the conditions in Somalia, prepared in accordance with paragraph 6 of Commission on Human Rights resolution 1993/86 / by the first Independent Expert on Somalia, Mr. Fanuel Kozonguizi of Namibia.

[Algeria]: Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions
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- [Special Rapporteur Visit Request]:
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[Algeria]: Working Group on enforced or involuntary disappearances
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The Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances renewed its request for a country visit in 2006, 2007, and 2008.