opinion on whether the deprivation of liberty was arbitrary or not. This urgent appeal in no way prejudge any opinion the Working Group may render. The Government is required to respond separately for the urgent appeal procedure and the regular procedure. Please accept, Excellency, the assurances of our highest consideration. Nils Melzer Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment Elina Steinerte Vice-Chair of the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention Tae-Ung Baik Chair-Rapporteur of the Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances Morris Tidball-Binz Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions Ahmed Shaheed Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief 6