Suivre des résolutions de mesures de précaution
Résolution No. 53/24( EXTENSION ET SUIVI )
MC 395-18 - Authorities and members of the Gonzaya (Buenavista) and Po Piyuya (Santa Cruz de Piñuña Blanco) reservations of the Siona People (ZioBain), Colombie
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) adopted on August 21, 2024, the Follow-up and Extension Resolution 53/2024 regarding the situation of the authorities and members of the Gonzaya and Po Piyuya reservations of the Siona Indigenous People in Colombia (PM-395-18).
In the Resolution, the IACHR analyzed the information provided by the parties, positively evaluating the actions implemented by the State and considered that a risk identified in 2018 persists with respect to the reservations of the Siona Indigenous People. The Commission understands that the reported events are part of the actions of the illegal armed groups to consolidate their presence in the reservations and impose themselves on the indigenous authorities. The Commission also analyzed the situation of the human rights defender L.M.E.V., who has been the object of death threats from armed groups operating in the territory of the Indigenous Reservations. The Commission considered that the beneficiary is in a situation posing a serious risk to her rights to life and personal integrity. After analyzing the submissions of fact and law, the Commission considers that the risk has not ceased and, therefore, in accordance with the terms of Article 25 of the Rules of Procedure, the Commission:
- Requires the State to strengthen the implementation of necessary measures to effectively protect the life and personal integrity of the groups of beneficiaries identified in Resolution 53/2018, taking into account the assessments made in this Resolution;
- Requests the State to extend the precautionary measures in favor of L.M.E.V. In this regard: (i) adopt the necessary measures to protect the rights to life and personal integrity of the beneficiary; (ii) implement the necessary protection measures so that the beneficiary can continue to carry out her human rights defense work, without being subject to threats, intimidation, harassment, and acts of violence; and (iii) report on the actions taken to investigate the alleged events that led to the adoption of measures in favor of L.M.E.V., so as to prevent such events from reoccurring;
- Exhorts the parties to submit specific, detailed, and updated information on the situation of the beneficiaries with the aim of continuing to analyze their situation pursuant to Article 25 of its Rules of Procedure. At the time of providing this information, the Commission requests that they specify the situation of the beneficiaries or groups of beneficiaries, so that the Commission can adequately identify how these precautionary measures are being implemented with respect to each of the three groups. This includes, among other actions, reporting on individual and collective protection measures in place, concerted actions and agreements reached; and
- Urges the parties to continue with the consultation and coordination spaces at the domestic level within the framework of the implementation of these precautionary measures.
Résolution No. 51/24( SUIVI )
MC 359-16 - Américo de Grazia, Venezuela
On August 17, 2024, the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) adopted Follow-up and Modification Resolution 51/2024 regarding the situation of Américo de Grazia in Venezuela (PM-359-16). The IACHR expressed particular concern about the continued risk faced by the beneficiary since the granting of the PM, without the State having adopted protection measures in his favor, and that the risk has increased after his official whereabouts have been unknown since August 8, 2024, following his alleged arbitrary detention by State agents in Caracas, Venezuela. The IACHR took note of complaints filed before different bodies regarding these facts. Upon analyzing the submissions of fact and law, in light of the context of repression in the post-election protests in Venezuela, the Commission believes that the current situation of Américo de Grazia is part of a cycle of events against him that seek to remove him from public debate. Therefore, under the terms of Article 25 of the Rules of Procedure, the IACHR requests that the State of Venezuela:
- Adopt the necessary measures to protect the rights to life and personal integrity of the beneficiary;
- Implement the necessary measures to ensure that the proposed beneficiary can carry out his activities as opposition leader in Venezuela, without being subject to threats, harassment, or acts of violence;
- Report whether the beneficiary is in the custody of the State and his current circumstances, or provide information on the measures to determine his whereabouts or fate;
- Consult and agree upon on the measures to be implemented with the beneficiary and his representatives; and
- Report on the actions taken to investigate the alleged events that led to the adoption of this precautionary measure, so as to prevent such events from reoccurring.
Résolution No. 49/24( SUIVI )
MC 533-17 - Williams Dávila, Venezuela
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) adopted on August 14, 2024, the Follow-up and Modification Resolution 49/2024 in relation to the situation of Williams Dávila in Venezuela (PM-533-17). The IACHR expressed particular concern about the ongoing risk faced by the beneficiary since the granting of the PM, without the State having adopted protection measures in his favor, and that the risk has increased after his whereabouts have been unknown since August 8, 2024, following his alleged arbitrary detention by State agents in the Plaza de Los Palos Grandes, in Caracas, Venezuela. The IACHR took note of public information that a criminal complaint for "forced disappearance" was filed with the Public Prosecutor's Office, highlighting the health situation of the beneficiary and recalling his status as an elderly person. After analyzing the submissions of fact and law, in light of the context of repression in the post-electoral protests in Venezuela, the Commission believes that the current situation of Williams Dávila is part of a cycle of events against him that seek to remove him from public debate. Therefore, pursuant to Article 25 of the Rules of Procedure, the IACHR requests that the State of Venezuela:
a) adopt the necessary measures to guarantee the life and personal integrity of Mr. Williams Dávila;
b) take the necessary measures to guarantee that Mr. Williams Dávila can carry out his activities as a member of the National Assembly without being subjected to threats, harassment, or acts of violence in the exercise of his functions;
c) report whether the beneficiary is in the custody of the State and his circumstances, or the measures to determine his whereabouts or fate;
d) consult and agree upon the measures to be implemented with the beneficiary and his representatives; and
e) report on the actions taken to investigate the alleged facts that led to the adoption of this resolution, so as to prevent them from reoccurring.
Résolution No. 27/24( SUIVI )
MC 484-11 - José Daniel Ferrer García, Cuba
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) adopted on May 6, 2024 the Follow-up Resolution 27/2024, in relation to the situation of José Daniel Ferrer García, who is being held in inadequate conditions of deprivation of liberty in Cuba (PM-484-11). The IACHR expressed particular concern about the State's unwillingness to engage in dialogue, noting that, on the contrary, all the information available, both in the instant matter and through the monitoring of the situation in the country, allows this Commission to affirm that State agents are taking actions that intensify the situation that places the beneficiary at risk, instead of mitigating it. Consequently, the Commission decided as follows:
- continue to follow up on the precautionary measures granted on November 5, 2012, in order to protect Mr. José Daniel Ferrer García's life and personal integrity;
- require that the State implement the necessary measures to ensure that the beneficiary's detention conditions comply with applicable international standards;
- request that the State adopt measures to protect the beneficiary's health in a timely and adequate manner;
- require the parties to consult and agree upon the measures to be implemented. The foregoing must include allowing the representation to access information regarding the detention conditions and welfare of the beneficiary, either via family members or other representatives; and
- request that the State report on the actions taken in order to investigate the events that led to the adoption of this resolution, so as to prevent such events from reoccurring.
Résolution No. 26/24( EXTENSION ET SUIVI )
MC 438-15 - Members of the Venezuelan Program of Education-Action on Human Rights (PROVEA) , Venezuela
On April 29, 2024, the IACHR decided to follow up and extend precautionary measures in favor of members of the Venezuelan Program of Education-Action on Human Rights in Venezuela. According to the request, the members of PROVEA are at risk in the context of their work as human rights defenders in the current situation of Venezuela, considering the visibility of the institution and its coordinators, the frequent stigmatizing remarks made by high-ranking State authorities in the media, and the surveillance and monitoring by State agents. Consequently, under the terms of Article 25 of its Rules of Procedure, the IACHR decided to require that Venezuela:
- adopt the necessary measures to guarantee the life and personal integrity of the persons identified as members of the PROVEA team;
- adopt the necessary measures so that the beneficiaries can carry out their activities as human rights defenders without being subjected to acts of violence, threats, and harassment;
- consult and agree upon the measures to be adopted with the beneficiaries and their representatives; and
- report on the actions taken to investigate the alleged facts that led to these precautionary measures, so as to prevent them from reoccurring.
Résolution No. 20/24( SUIVI )
MC 887-19 - Families of the Nueva Austria del Sira Community, Pérou
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) decided to issue the present Resolution on Follow-up of precautionary measures in accordance with the terms of Article 25 of its Rules of Procedure. The Commission evaluated the actions taken by the State in favor of the beneficiaries and considered that a situation of risk persists, as well as making assessments regarding the scope of the measures. Consequently, in accordance with Article 25 of the IACHR Rules of Procedure, the Commission decided as follows:
- to continue to monitor the precautionary measures granted in favor of the families of the Nueva Austria del Sira Community in the terms of Resolution 57/2019;
- to request the State to reinforce the protection measures adopted and send the requested information, in the terms of this resolution;
- to request the representation to provide updated information on the risk situation of the families of the Nueva Austria del Sira Community in the terms of this resolution;
- to require that both parties continue carrying out the relevant concerted actions, in order to reach agreements aimed at mitigating the identified risk factors and the protection of the families of the Nueva Austria del Sira Community;
- to continue to promote the appropriate follow-up measures in terms of Article 25.10 and other provisions of its Rules of Procedure.