A/HRC/42/30 defenders.”136 On 7 December 2018, UN experts welcomed the conviction of the murderers of Berta Cáceres but reiterated their concern that the “masterminds” remain at large.137 12. Hungary 55. The 2018 report of the Secretary-General (A/HRC/39/41, paras. 55–56) noted the listing by the Hungarian publication Figyelő of more than 200 individuals who were accused of being part of a group regarded by Prime Minister Orbán as “mercenaries paid by George Soros to topple the Government.” The list included people who had been publicly intimidated for reporting to or about the UN. The Government informed OHCHR in July 2018 that the allegations are not attributable to the Government given that Figyelő is not a State publication (A/HRC/39/41, Annex, para. 59). During the reporting period, OHCHR was informed that the “Figyelő list” has continued to contribute to increased stigma on and threats to human rights defenders, civil society organizations, investigative journalists, certain segments of academic community and other critical and independent voices. In addition, family members of those on the list report being fired from employment or being threatened to be fired. 13. India 56. The 2018 report of the Secretary-General drew attention to concerns about the application of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act of 2010 (FCRA) to civil society for their cooperation with the UN (A/HRC/39/41, para. 50 and Annex I, paras. 60–67). On 20 December 2018, three special procedures mandate holders addressed the detrimental impact of the FCRA for Indian organizations’ ability to access foreign funding and expressed concern that that, under the FCRA, Amnesty International India and Greenpeace India and some of its affiliates have had their offices raided, bank accounts frozen or registration suspended or cancelled (IND 28/2018). 57. In the 2018 report of the Secretary-General (A/HRC/39/41, para. 50 and Annex I paras. 63–65), it was reported that the Centre for Social Development (CSD) and its staff had been surveilled for submitting information to and meeting with the UN on uranium mining and cement factories in Meghalaya, and consequently the organization’s bank account was frozen for 6 months on claims that it violated the FCRA. In April 2019, the CSD reportedly filed a case against the Ministry of Home Affairs in the Manipur High Court, which is currently ongoing. In May 2019, the organization received notification from the Ministry of Home Affairs indicating that under the FCRA its bank account was defrozen and activities could be resumed. It is reported that the Secretary of the organization, Mr. Nobokishore Urikhimbam, has reportedly been surveyed by military intelligence officials at his office premises and at his home in Imphal. In November 2018 as well as in April and May 2019, the CSD and some of its staff were also reportedly under surveillance by individuals who questioned the staff, including at their places of residence, about their activities and sources of funding. 58. The situation of Mr. Henri Tiphagne, from the Centre for Promotion of Social Concerns (also known as People’s Watch), was included in the 2018 report of the Secretary General (A/HRC/39/41, para. 50, and Annex I, paras. 61–62). Special procedures mandate holders expressed concern at the use of the FCRA to restrict the work of non-governmental organizations seeking to cooperate with the UN (OTH 27/2017). Independent experts noted that the non-renewal of CPSC’s license was a clear case of reprisal for his cooperation with the United Nations (IND 14/2018). The refusal to renew the organization’s license to receive foreign funding was upheld by the High Court of New Delhi in January 2017, and the case was adjourned to 31 August 2018. According to information received in May 2019, 136 137 54 End of mission statement to Honduras, Human Rights Council Working Group on discrimination against women in law and practice, (14 November 2018). OHCHR, “Honduras: Masterminds of Berta Cáceres killing still at large, say UN experts,” (7 December 2018).

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