Former members made allegations of human rights violations against the leader of the church.

However, information regarding the allegations of corruption and human rights violations has to be disclosed.

The UN's 24-hour phone line, through which people can report allegations of human rights violations, is receiving on average 300 calls per day.

They receive individual allegations of human rights violations and investigate each case's merits.

"It is a system that responds to serious allegations of human rights violations by covering them up and protecting those responsible."

It would, he said, "be a confirmation of all those allegations of human rights violations."

A $13 million settlement was paid over allegations of civil rights violations.

The Florida attorney general's office said it was investigating the allegation of civil rights violations and would give "due consideration" to the commission's report.

Training programmes have resulted in some improvements, although allegations of human rights violations by the police and military continue to be made.

It is crucial that allegations of serious human rights violations by the security forces are investigated thoroughly and swiftly.