On 25 March 2024, the Government responded to mandate holders addressing the questions put forward, including the allegations of reprisals in relation to the academic visit of the Special Rapporteur. The Government noted that the Special Rapporteur had informed the country about his plans to visit Guadeloupe, that it was not an official visit and that he had been invited by the Antilles University. It further noted that he had been able to meet with relevant local authorities and services about the problems related to water in Guadeloupe. In relation to the cancellation of the lecture, the Government stated that it seemed that the university had not been informed by the organizers of the holding of this lecture, which compromised its organisation on the premises. The Government stated that it attached great importance to the work of Special Procedures, and it would continue to cooperate with them and defend their independence. It noted that it had not exerted any pressure in this matter. 55. On 20 June 2024, the Government responded to the note verbale sent in connection to the present report and provided editorial comments to the summary of its reply to the mandate-holders, some of which were incorporated in the report.