A/HRC/42/30 visited by the police for questioning about their participation in the conference. Additionally, the police harassed family members of three participants while they were at the conference. 113. On 26 June 2019, the Government responded to the allegations. Regarding the situation of Mr. Nguyen Bac Truyen, the Government indicated that Mr. Truyen has participated in establishing an organization aimed at overthrowing the Government and his conviction was because he broke the law, not because of reprisals after the 2014 visit of the Special Rapporteur. The Government indicated that Mr. Truyen is currently detained in An Dien prison, his health is normal and he has access to healthcare, family visits and letters. The reply informs that his request for transfer could not be considered. Regarding the civil society representatives that attended or tried to attend the 2018 Southeast Asia Conference on Freedom of Religion or Belief, the Government stated that allegations are untrue, and that authorities do not “intimidate” or “harass” any individuals because they attend an international workshop. 67

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