Independent expert on the right to development

Section III contains the independent expert's observations and recommendations.

The independent expert suggested that a study be undertaken to understand this phenomenon.

The independent expert also raised the problem of trafficking in Puntland .

The independent expert met with local NGOs.

The independent expert welcomes the exemplary and successful completion of the election process.

The independent expert met other women whose stories were equally horrific.

A. Okola, independent expert on the situation of human rights in Burundi

(a) To extend the mandate of the independent expert for one year and to request the Secretary General to provide all necessary assistance to enable the independent expert to fulfil his mandate

(a) To extend the mandate of the independent expert for one year and to request the Secretary General to provide all necessary assistance to enable the independent expert to fulfil his mandate

A. Sengupta, independent expert on the question of human rights and extreme poverty

A. Okola, independent expert on the situation of human rights in Burundi

Items which the Committee has decided to consider together.

(mmm) In connection with item 19 Mr. L. Joinet, independent expert on the situation of human rights in Haiti

The independent expert raised the issue of economic rights in the Puntland region.

The independent expert also presents to the Commission his observations and recommendations.

Below are some of the cases that have been brought to the attention of the independent expert.

(lll) In connection with item 19 Mr. M. C. Bassiouni, independent expert on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan

The independent expert would also like to present to the General Assembly his observations and recommendations.

During his mission, the independent expert raised the issue of the treatment of female prisoners in Somalia.

Report of the independent expert on the situation of human rights in Burundi, Akich Okola

The submission of this report was delayed due to the postponement of the annual mission of the independent expert (26 January to 7 February 2005) for security and logistical reasons.

The independent expert encouraged them in their work and urged them to seek resources in creative ways.

In addition, the independent expert mentioned that he would be prepared to recommend the establishment of a Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

(c) Cooperation with the independent expert on minority issues and United Nations organizations.

Report of the independent expert on the human rights situation in Burundi, Akich Okola

The independent expert intends to cooperate more closely with the holders of thematic mandates from the Commission.

The independent expert has sought to create linkages with regional human rights bodies.

The independent expert held consultations in Geneva on 28 and 29 April 2004.

The Commission had requested the independent expert to submit studies on specific themes.

The speaker also asked the Independent Expert how he planned to address the issue of intra family violence against children.

(jjj) In connection with item 19 Mr. T. F. Pacéré, independent expert on the situation of human rights in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

The independent expert learned that a high ranking police commander was recently assassinated in Mogadishu.

The independent expert also met with local NGOs on 1 February.

The independent expert raised the issue of the two chained inmates whom he had seen at the prison in Garowe.

The independent expert commends the Burundian people and institutions that contributed to the successful completion of the electoral process.

The independent expert did not observe any significant progress on the issue of impunity.

Requests the independent expert to report to the Commission at its sixty second session

The independent expert assisted in securing her release and accompanied her back to her home region of Puntland .

He also agreed to investigate the incidents of police brutality that the independent expert raised with him.

The independent expert received guarantees that the Government would use its leverage to ensure that the election would indeed be held.

The independent expert was informed of 218 cases of sexual violence during the period under review.

Following the appointment of two successive special rapporteurs, the first independent expert was appointed on 26 July 2004.

The independent expert was also told that domestic violence was widespread, although it is not possible to put a figure on the extent of the problem.

The independent expert chaired the first and second meetings of the Editorial Board which he has established to assist him in the preparation of the study.