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Jalisco, was included in the 2021 report of the Secretary-General 148 on allegations of
harassment, stigmatization, surveillance, and on-line attacks since June 2020 following its
cooperation with OHCHR in Mexico and the UN Committee on Enforced Disappearances.
According to information received by OHCHR, while security incidents decreased during
the reporting period, in March and April 2022, members of the NGO were reportedly subject
to physical surveillance from unidentified cars and from municipal police cars. Likewise, the
presence of drones was detected near the courtyard or windows of the NGO premises.
OHCHR-Mexico is closely monitoring the situation and in contact with relevant authorities.
108. The case of Mr. Felipe Hinojo Alonso was included in the 2020 and 2021 reports of
the Secretary-General 149 on allegations of intimidation, threats, and surveillance for his
cooperation with the UN in the documentation of alleged violations in the state of
Aguascalientes. According to information received by OHCHR, Mr. Hinojo Alonso has
continued to suffer intimidation during the reporting period, including an investigation by the
Federal Prosecutor’s Office against him due to alleged inconsistencies in the torture
complaints he filed before such Office. Reportedly, hearings on the case against Mr. Hinojo
Alonso have been postponed several times and, to date, relevant information has not been
shared with him and his legal team. OHCHR-Mexico is closely monitoring his situation and
in contact with relevant authorities.
109. The case of Ms. Alma Delia Reyna, working on the rights of women deprived of
liberty, was included in the 2020 and 2021 reports of the Secretary-General150 following
threats and attacks against her and her family for her collaboration with OHCHR in Mexico.
According to information received by OHCHR, Ms. Reyna and her family were displaced
from their hometown due to the high level of risks. While there has been progress in the
criminal investigations on the case, including the arrest of three individuals allegedly
involved, it is reported that Ms. Reyna does not receive adequate support from competent
authorities. OHCHR-Mexico is closely monitoring her situation and in contact with relevant
authorities.
110. On 29 June 2022, the Government replied to the note verbale sent in connection to the
present report clarifying that the decision of the Special Prosecutor’s Office for the
Investigation of the crime of Torture on the complaint filed Mr. Felipe Hinojo Alonso had
been duly notified to him, and had thereby become final in the absence of objection by the
victim. In its decision, the Special Prosecutor’s Office had decided not to exercise criminal
action regarding the complaint filed by the brother of Mr. Felipe Hinojo.
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Morocco
111. The case of Ms. Aminatou Haidar, one of the founders of the Sahrawi Organ
against the Moroccan Occupation (ISACOM), was included in the 2020 and 2021 reports
of the Secretary-General 151 on allegations of threats, physical attacks, and online
stigmatization for her ongoing engagement with the UN. According to information received
by OHCHR, during the reporting period, Ms. Haidar continued to engage with United
Nations and was the target of physical attacks, constant police monitoring, legal action, and
on-line surveillance. In March 2022, forensic evidence from an investigation reportedly
showed that Ms. Haidar’s mobile phones were targeted and intercepted by NSO Group’s
Pegasus spyware in October and November 2021.
112. The case of Mr. Ennaâma Asfari was included in the 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2018
reports of the Secretary-General152 on alleged deterioration of detention conditions following
the decision of the Committee against Torture on his case in 2016 (CAT/C/59/D/606/2014).
Reported reprisals in the form of an entry ban against Ms. Claude Mangin-Asfari, the wife
of Mr. Asfari, were also included in the 2019 report of the Secretary-General.153 On 16 June
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A/HRC/48/28, para. 91, Annex I, paras. 74–76.
A/HRC/45/36, para. 86, Annex I, para. 76; A/HRC/48/28, Annex II, para. 92.
A/HRC/45/36, para. 86, Annex I, para. 77; A/HRC/48/28, Annex II, para. 93.
A/HRC/45/36, para. 88, Annex I paras. 79–81; A/HRC/48/28, Annex II paras. 94–95.
A/HRC/42/30, Annex II para. 73; A/HRC/45/36, Annex II, paras. 88–89; A/HRC/48/28, Annex II
para. 98; A/HRC/39/41, para. 57 and Annex I, para. 77.
A/HRC/42/30, Annex II para. 73.