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Libya
72.
The Human Rights, Transitional Justice and Rule of Law Division of the United
Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) continued to document alleged threats,
harassment, surveillance and arbitrary detention targeting human rights defenders for
cooperating with the United Nations. Names and further details of individuals have been
withheld for fear of further reprisals.
73.
Multiple United Nations actors continued to address the impact of requirements
imposed on civil society organizations on their ability to engage with the Mission, including
requirements to report any interaction with United Nations officials. UNSMIL reported that
civil society organizations are banned from participating in or organizing activities, including
in collaboration with the United Nations, unless officially registered.
Maldives
74.
Annex II contains developments in the situation of the Human Rights Commission of
Maldives.
75.
On 31 July 2022, the Government responded to the note verbale sent in connection to
the present report.
Mali
76.
The Human Rights and Protection Division of the United Nations Multidimensional
Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) documented one incident of
intimidation and reprisal against two individuals who were reportedly fired at for cooperating
with the Mission. MINUSMA also documented an organized online campaign that dissuaded
engagement with the United Nations and led to self-censorship.
Mexico
77.
Special procedure mandate holders addressed allegations of criminal investigations
and intimidation for cooperation with the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention against Mr.
Salvador Leyva Morelos Zaragoza, Ms. Verónica Jazmín Berber Calle and Ms. Elvira
Claudia Mejía Hernández for their legal actions demanding the implementation of the 2021
opinion of the Working Group regarding their client.
78.
Annex II contains developments in the situations of staff of the Justice Centre for
Peace and Development, Mr. Felipe Hinojo Alonso and Ms. Alma Delia Reyna.
79.
On 29 June 2022, the Government responded to the note verbale sent in connection to
the present report.
Morocco
80.
Annex II contains developments in the situations of Ms. Aminatou Haidar, Mr.
Ennaâma Asfari and Ms. Claude Mangin-Asfari.
81.
On 27 July 2022 the Government responded to the note verbale sent in connection to
the present report.
Myanmar
82.
Multiple United Nations actors have noted the imposition of continuous restrictions
severely limiting civic space, including through online intensified surveillance, Internet
blackouts and shutdowns and legal provisions criminalizing online activity. Most
interlocutors in contact with United Nations actors provided consent for the public use of
information as long as personal details and other potentially identifying elements were not
disclosed.
83.
The Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar called on States to prioritize
support and assistance for those who wanted to cooperate with it. 49 The Human Rights
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