The Human Rights Actions Network - Derechos Human Rights http://www.derechos.org/human-rights/actions/ ZAR 020197 The International Secretariat of OMCT requests your intervention in the following situation in Zaire. Brief description of the situation : Agir Ensemble pour les Droits de l'Homme, a member of the network, has expressed its grave concern over the physical and psychological integrity of Lieutenant-Colonel Prosper NABYOLWA MUGANGUZI, currently detained in the military prison of Kinshasa-Ndolo without a hearing. According to information received, Lieutenant-Colonel Prosper NABYOLWA MUGANGUZI was allegedly arrested on 12 December 1996 on the orders of General Bolozi, Chief of Staff and Commander of the Military Intelligence and Actions Service ("Service d'Actions et de Renseignements Militaires"-SARM). He is accused of "treason and incitement". Lieutenant-Colonel Prosper NABYOLWA MUGANGUZI is suffering from paludism (vomiting, stomach pains, etc.) and has still not received appropriate medical assistance, being only put on a drip on 16 December 1996. Action requested : Please write to the Zairian authorities urging them to : i. guarantee the physical and psychological integrity of Lieutenant-Colonel Prosper NABYOLWA MUGANGUZI and ensure that he receive proper medical assistance; ii. order his immediate release if he is detained without valid charges or, if such charges exist, bring him before a competent tribunal and guarantee his procedural rights at all times; iii.ensure in all circumstances respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms in accordance with national laws and international standards. Addresses : S.E. Monsieur Mobutu Sese Seko, President de la Republique du Zaire, Presidence de la Republique, Mont Ngaliema, Kinshasa, Zaire. Telex : 21368 S.E. Monsieur Kengo wa Dondo, Premier Ministre, Hotel du Conseil Executif, Avenue des 3Z, Kinshasa-Gombe, Zaire. The diplomatic representatives of Zaire accredited to your contry Geneva, 2 January 1997 Kindly inform us of any action taken quoting the code of this appeal in your reply. Ben Schonveld Projects Manager OMCT - SOS Torture Tel: +41-22-733 31 40 Case Postale 119 Fax: +41 22-733 10 51 CH 1211 Geneva 20 Conf: omctsostorture@conf.igc.apc.org Switzerland OMCT@iprolink.ch OMCT is the l'Organisation Mondiale contre la Torture The World Organisation Against Torture