Detention | OHCHR
Dec 15, 2025 · In addition, the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention (part of Special Procedures) is the only non-treaty-based UN mechanism with the power to investigate specific complaints and appeals …
OHCHR and detention | OHCHR
Arbitrary detention exposes the victim to the possibility of further violations, including torture or other cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment or punishment; enforced and involuntary disappearances; …
Australia responsible for arbitrary detention of asylum seekers in ...
Jan 9, 2025 · GENEVA - In two landmark decisions, the UN Human Rights Committee has ruled that Australia remained responsible for the arbitrary detention of asylum seekers redirected or transferred …
Experts of the Committee against Torture Commend Australia’s ...
Nov 16, 2022 · The Committee against Torture today concluded its consideration of the sixth periodic report of Australia, with Committee Experts praising the delegation for its comprehensive responses …
Iran: Experts deplore the death in custody of victim of arbitrary detention
Feb 12, 2025 · GENEVA – UN human rights experts* today expressed their dismay over the confirmation of the death in custody of Jamshid Sharmahd in Iran.The body of Sharmahd, who was …
Fiche d'information n°26 - Le Groupe de travail sur la détention arbitraire "Nul ne peut être arbitrairement arrêté, détenu ni exilé" (Déclaration universelle des droits de l’homme, art. 9)
Working Group on Arbitrary Detention: Preliminary Findings from its ...
Dec 9, 2021 · Introduction At the invitation of the Government, the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention conducted an official visit to Maldives from 29 November to 9 December 2021. …
Mexico: Further reforms and effective implementation are essential to ...
MEXICO CITY (2 October 2023) – Mexico has made significant progress in combatting arbitrary detention in recent years. Reforms in areas of human rights, including the transition to an accusatory …
Sudan: UN report details rampant abuse of detainees amid ongoing ...
Mar 6, 2025 · GENEVA – A UN report published on Thursday highlights a widespread pattern of arbitrary detention, torture, and ill-treatment of detainees by the Rapid Support Forces and the …
Experts call for release of Guantánamo Bay detainee Abu Zubaydah ...
Jan 8, 2025 · GENEVA – UN experts* today called on the United States to immediately release Zayn al-Abidin Muhammad Husayn (known as Abu Zubaydah), who remains detained for almost 20 years …