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outstanding cases. The information provided was not considered sufficient to lead to the
clarification of the cases.
Total cases transmitted, clarified and outstanding
32.
Since its establishment, the Working Group has transmitted 12 cases to the
Government; of those, one case has been clarified on the basis of information provided by
the Government, and 11 remain outstanding.
Observations
33.
The Working Group is concerned at the increase in the number of cases of enforced
disappearance reported to have taken place in Bangladesh. The Working Group also regrets
that, notwithstanding the reminder sent on 13 August 2012, no information has been
received from the Government in connection with the general allegation, transmitted on 4
May 2011, concerning the alleged frequent use of enforced disappearance as a tool by law
enforcement agencies, paramilitary and armed forces to detain and even extra-judicially
execute individuals.
Belarus
Number of
outstanding
cases at the
beginning of
the period
under review
3
Cases transmitted to the
Government during the period
under review: 0
Cases clarified during the period
under review: 0
Cases sent under Cases sent
the urgent action under the
procedure
standard
procedure
Government
Non-governmental
sources
Number of
outstanding cases
at the end of the
year under review
0
0
0
3
0
Number of cases on which the Multiple replies on some cases
Government has replied
Number of cases of possible clarification
by Government (6-month rule)
3
0
Yes
Urgent Appeal
N/A
Government response
N/A
General allegation
N/A
Government response
N/A
Prompt intervention letter
N/A
Government response
N/A
Working Group request for a visit
Yes
Invitation extended
No
Information from the Government
34.
The Working Group received three communications from the Government dated 19
January 2012, 8 June 2012, and 3 October 2012 regarding three outstanding cases. The
information provided was not considered sufficient to lead to the clarification of the cases.
Request for a visit
35.
On 30 June 2011, the Working Group requested an invitation to undertake a visit to
the country. No response has been received from the Government.
Total cases transmitted, clarified and outstanding
36.
Since its establishment, the Working Group has transmitted three cases to the
Government; all remain outstanding.
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