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(Collective of Families of the Disappeared in Algeria), SOS Disparus (SOS Disappeared) to
commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the independence of Algeria and denounce a number
of alleged human rights violations.
10.
On 1 October 2012, the Government replied to the prompt intervention letter during
the reporting period. In this communication, the Government reported, inter alia, that the
CFDA, SOS Disparus and the Comité national pour la défense des droits de chômeurs had
no legal status in Algeria and did not respect the established procedure concerning public
rallies and peaceful demonstrations. The Government commented on disruptions to traffic
caused, and action taken against individuals involved in the rally. The Government also
pointed out that any action by public order agents was carried out calmly and without any
use of force.
Information from the Government
11.
During the reporting period the Government transmitted three communications dated
29 November 2011, 1 July 2012 and 1 October 2012.
12.
The first communication concerned the visit request of the Working Group.
13.
The second communication was handed to the Working Group during its ninetyseventh session and concerned outstanding cases. This information could only be partially
processed for inclusion in the present report.
14.
The third communication concerned the prompt intervention letter sent by the
Working Group, jointly with four other special procedures mandates, on 31 July 2012.
Information from sources
15.
Information was received from sources concerning one outstanding case. As a result,
this case was clarified.
Clarification
16.
Following the information provided by the source, the Working Group decided to
clarify one case.
Meetings
17.
Representatives of the Government of Algeria met with the Working Group at its
ninety-seventh session.
Request for a visit
18.
On 25 August 2000, the Working Group requested an invitation to undertake a visit
to Algeria. A reminder was sent on 21 October 2010. On 12 November 2010, the
Government proposed that the Working Group travel to Algiers to consult the documents
which had been requested concerning outstanding cases and meet with the families of those
allegedly disappeared but found alive. On 29 November 2011, the Government reiterated
its proposal for the Working Group‘s visit to take place in the context of a review of the
measures taken by the Government to deal with the outstanding cases. On 23 May 2011 and
23 January 2012, the Working Group replied to these communications indicating to the
Government that it would prefer to carry out a visit to the country in conformity with its
mandate and usual practice.
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