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Query responses are replies to focused queries or requests for Information that are submitted in the course of the refugee status determination process.
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Kenya: 1. Please provide background information about the Mungiki, including its history, its tribal connections, its objectives, its membership and ways of operating

14 April 2011 | Publisher: Australia: Refugee Review Tribunal | Document type: Query Responses

Kyrgyzstan: 1. What is the ethnic/race breakdown in Kyrgyzstan and what is the percentage of each group in the total population of Kyrgyzstan? 2. What is the religious breakdown in Kyrgyzstan and what is the percentage of each group in the total population of Kyrgyzstan. 3. What country information is there about discrimination against persons of Russian ethnicity and Russian orthodox religion in Kyrgyzstan, particularly single women or single elderly women? 4. Does the Government and/or its authorities prevent Russian Orthodox practice in any way in Kyrgyzstan? 5. Is there any evidence that Kyrgyz males are harassing and attacking single women in Kyrgyzstan? 6. Is there country information showing that the government and its police or security agencies are not protecting Russian orthodox Russians, particularly women? 7. Is there information to show that extortion, ransom and kidnapping is on the rise in Kyrgyzstan and if so, is there evidence that the government is trying to contain it? 8. When did the overthrow of government occur in Kyrgyzstan? Since the installation of the new government, is there country information to indicate that Russian Orthodox are being discriminated against even more so than prior to its installation? 9. Is there any information that indicates that Russian Orthodox members are safer if living in another part of the country?

7 March 2011 | Publisher: Australia: Refugee Review Tribunal | Document type: Query Responses

Iraq: 1. Please provide country information of how persons in inter-religious marriages (that is, Sunni and Shiite (Shi'a)) are accepted or not in Iraqi society, particularly in Baghdad. 2. Please provide country information on the profile and public recognition of the Sunni tribal name of "Al Jabweri" and the Shiite tribal name of "Al Shalabi". 3. Please provide country information of violence between Sunni tribal families and Shiite tribal families. 4. Please provide country information of whether government ministries have a higher proportion of Shiite workers compared to Sunni workers and whether Shiites hold more favourable positions than Sunnis in the government ministries. 5. Please provide country information of the extent (if any) of discrimination of Sunni workers in government ministries either by Shiite colleagues or by Shiite bosses, managers or directors. 6. Are there functioning legal mechanisms set up by government which an aggrieved person can call upon as a legal remedy, if she is experiencing discrimination by way of religion? 7. What is the extent of influence and participation of Muqtada Al Sadr and his followers within the current government and what is the extent of their influence in the security and police force in Baghdad? 8. Please provide current country information on the government's ability (or lack thereof) to protect Sunni's against physical attacks in Baghdad

21 February 2011 | Publisher: Australia: Refugee Review Tribunal | Document type: Query Responses

Georgia: Any information on corruption within Special Forces of Ministry of Internal Affairs in Georgia

31 January 2011 | Publisher: Ireland: Refugee Documentation Centre | Document type: Query Responses

Rwanda: Whether the person identified in this information request was employed by the Rwanda secret services (Abamaneko); whether this person is married (2008-2011)

25 January 2011 | Publisher: Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada | Document type: Query Responses

Rwanda : information indiquant si la personne nommée dans la demande d'information a fait partie des services secrets rwandais (Abamaneko); information indiquant si cette personne est mariée (2008-2011)

25 January 2011 | Publisher: Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada | Document type: Query Responses

Turkey: Kurucu system (Village Guards) a) Is the system is still active and efficient, b) how many units is it based upon and how does its recruitment system work? In particular what are the selection criteria, if any; is participation on a voluntary basis or, are people also subject to coercion/duress?; how is it formalised (formal appointment, other) and c) are persons with a pro-Kurdish political profile/background trusted by the authorities as to be offered or even forced to adhere to the kurucu system?

20 January 2011 | Publisher: Country of Origin Research and Information (CORI) | Document type: Query Responses

Zimbabwe: Are there any reports of MDC still facing harassment / persecution from Zanu PF or the Zimbabwe government?

17 January 2011 | Publisher: Ireland: Refugee Documentation Centre | Document type: Query Responses

Jamaica: Government efforts to strengthen the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF); resources; recruitment and programming; accountability and oversight mechanisms (2007-2010)

23 December 2010 | Publisher: Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada | Document type: Query Responses

Jamaica: How police treat complaints made by lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people (2007-2010)

10 December 2010 | Publisher: Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada | Document type: Query Responses

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