Côte d’Ivoire : enlèvement, détention arbitraire et condamnation du défenseur des droits humains Ghislain Assy Yapo (communication conjointe)

A close up shot of the flag if the Ivory Coast flying in the wind against a blue sky background.

Ce qui suit est basé sur une communication conjointe envoyée au Gouvernement ivoirien à propos de l’enlèvement, la détention arbitraire et la condamnation de M. Ghislain Assy Yapo, dit Duggary, en avril 2025, qui semblent être en lien avec ses activités de défense des droits économiques et sociaux en Côte d’Ivoire.

The flag of Angola flying in the wind, on a blue sky background.

This is the summary of a joint communication sent to the Government of Angola about the sustained targeting of members of the Vikolôngwa-Mbútwa community, including reports of violent repression during a peaceful protest in November 2024, and the subsequent arbitrary arrest and detention of seven community members as a result of their activism in the defence of land rights.

The flag of Serbia flying in the wind against a grey sky background.

This is the summary of a joint communication sent to the Government of Serbia about what appears to be a systematic campaign aimed at discrediting human rights defenders, election observers and journalists in the country, through surveillance, use of spyware, concerted media campaigns, and criminalisation.

The flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina flying from the top of a pole against a blue sky background.

Press Release: UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders Mary Lawlor will conduct a country visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina from 9 to 20 June 2025. 

The flag of Azerbaijan flying in the wind under a blue sky.

Press Release: UN independent experts express grave concern over the continued detention of Anar Mammadli, a prominent Azerbaijani human rights defender who was arbitrarily detained on 29 April 2024.

The flag of Azerbaijan flying in the wind under a blue sky.

This is the summary of a joint communication sent to the Government of Azerbaijan about the ongoing prosecution and detention of Anar Mammadli; the alleged deterioration of his health; the alleged lack of access to adequate healthcare, exercise, and nutrition; as well as the alleged lack of progress in providing a remedy and reparations for previous violations of his rights.

Western Sahara human rights defender Ali Salem Tamek stands in front of a dark door wearing a white and gold traditional Sahrawi attire. He smiles and raises both arms in a double peace sign gesture.

Ce qui suit est basé sur une communication conjointe envoyée au gouvernement marocain à propos d’allégations de harcèlement et d’attaques physiques, de menaces de nature politique, et d’actes de surveillances contre le défenseur des droits humains au Sahara occidental Ali Salem Tamek.

The flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina flying from the top of a pole against a blue sky background.

Call for input for the official country visit of the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders to Bosnia and Herzegovina in June 2025.

A close up photo of Bahraini blogger and human rights defender Naji Fateel smiling at the camera.

This is the summary of a joint communication sent to the Government of Bahrain about the threats received by human rights defender and blogger Naji Fateel following his release on pardon on 8 April 2024, as well as obstacles to the enjoyment of his economic and social rights.

The flag of Ethiopia flying in the wind against a blue sky background.

This is the summary of a joint communication sent to the Government of Ethiopia about the alarming increase at the end of 2024 in the cases of suspension of civil society organizations by the Authority for Civil Society Organizations (ACSO).