A/HRC/42/30 25. South Sudan 96. In the 2018 report of the Secretary-General, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and OHCHR reported instances of restrictions by national authorities against individuals whose opinions were perceived as critical of the Government or the reputation of the country and who cooperated with the United Nations (A/HRC/39/41, paras. 67–68 and Annex I, paras. 100–102).156 During the reporting period, UNMISS received reports of at least eight incidents, including arbitrary arrests, detention, and acts of intimidation and harassment. For instance, former detainees who were being released from detention facilities, were ordered not to share information with the United Nations on their experiences during their detention. 97. National authorities continued to target individuals and organizations perceived as sharing information regarding possible human rights violations or specifically contributing to UNMISS public reports. The perpetrators were identified among the elements of the South Sudan National Security Service, pro-Government forces and personnel of State administration. As a result, growing self-censorship is reported. 98. In March 2019, Security Council Resolution 2459 (2019) strongly condemned obstructions of UNMISS by the Government of South Sudan and opposition groups, including severe restrictions on freedom of movement and constraints on the Mission’s operations, and requested UNMISS to continue reporting violations of the Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) between the Government and the UN. In particular they requested UNMISS to continue to compile monthly the access denials/blockage of UNMISS patrols with UNMISS human rights officers attempting to visit or access areas where violations of human rights may have occurred, and obstructions of UNMISS human rights officers to police stations/detention facilities and similar Government establishments where human rights violations are reported.157 26. Thailand 99. The case of Mr. Maitree Chamroensuksakul, a Lahu indigenous human rights defender, was included in the 2018 report of the Secretary-General (A/HRC/39/41, para. 69 and Annex I, paras.103–104). Special procedures mandate holders raised concern at harassment and death threats against him following a meeting with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders (THA 4/2017), to which the Government responded. 158 Mr. Chamroensuksakul had documented and publicly raised violations against the Lahu community by law enforcement officers, and in particular the death of a 17-year old Lahu youth activist shot by military personnel in March 2017 during an alleged anti-drug operation. In May 2019, it was reported that Mr. Chamroensuksakul and his family continue to face intimidation and threats and are unable to return to their home. On 22 October 2018, the Government provided additional information to OHCHR, stating that the search of Mr. Chamroensuksakul’s home took place with a warrant and was unrelated to the visit of the Special Rapporteur. The Government further noted that Mr. Chamroensuksakul is entitled to file a complaint for any damages incurred, and is eligible for witness protection concerning the death of the youth activist. 100. The case of Ms. Sirikan Charoensiri, of Thai Lawyers for Human Rights, was included in the 2018 report of the Secretary-General (A/HRC/39/41, para.70 and Annex paras. 105–106) regarding criminal charges reportedly linked to her participation at the Human Rights Council in September 2016. Four special procedures mandate holders raised 156 157 158 64 UNMISS and OHCHR, “Report on the Right to Freedom of Opinion and Expression in South Sudan since the July 2016 Crisis,” (February 2018). S/2019/191, paras. 45–52 and 72–75; S/2018/1103, paras. 34–44 and 57–61; S/2018/831, paras. 37– 50 and 63–68. Response from Government: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=33567. https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/DownLoadFile?gId=34373. GE.19-15332