Situation of human rights in East Timor : note / by the Secretary-General

Note transmitting report on the joint mission to East Timor undertaken by the Special Rapporteur of the Commission on Human Rights on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions, the Special Rapporteur of the Commission on the question of torture and the Special Rapporteur of the Commission on violence against women, its causes and consequences / Secretary-General

Transmits the report on the Joint Mission to East Timor undertaken from 4 to 10 Nov. 1999 by 3 Special Rapporteurs of the Commission on Human Rights, namely, Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions, Special Rapporteur on the question of torture and Special Rapporteur on violence against women. Describes the overall human rights situation and presents information gathered and observations regarding the specific areas of covered by the Special Rapporteurs. Includes recommendations.

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