A/HRC/60/62 obligations under international and domestic law. On 11 June 2024, Thai police arrested Mr. Bdap under the Immigration Act and placed him in judicial custody at the Bangkok Remand Prison. 139. Mandate holders stated that there are reasons to believe that this arrest was made in connection with an extradition request from Viet Nam regarding his 10-year prison sentence for terrorism and that if he is forcibly returned to Viet Nam, his life and bodily integrity may be at risk (THA 6/2024). 140. Mandate holders underlined that some of the Montagnards refugees are actively involved in NGOs in exile that advocate for the protection of the human rights of Montagnard indigenous and religious minorities in Viet Nam. They referred specifically to MSFJ and its engagement with the United Nations human rights mechanisms, including with the Universal Periodic Review and treaty bodies. 141. Mandate holders requested the Government to take effective measures to ensure that the Vietnamese authorities do not hinder the legitimate activities of Montagnard groups in Thailand in defence of human rights in Viet Nam, including by engaging with the United Nations and recalled the prohibition on refoulement under international human rights law, where there are substantial grounds for believing that the returnee would be at risk of irreparable harm (THA 6/2024). 142. According to information received by OHCHR during the reporting period, the Thai public prosecutor filed an extradition request on 13 June 2024. On 12 July 2024, the Deputy Attorney General and prosecutors from International Affairs Department of Thailand met with Viet Nam’s Director-General of the Department of Internal Security, along with the delegation from the Ministry of Public Security of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam, to discuss an exchange of information regarding cooperation in handling extradition requests. 143. Reportedly, on 30 September 2024, the Criminal Court of Bangkok delivered its verdict on the extradition request for Mr. Y Quynh Bdap. The Court found that there were sufficient grounds to proceed with extradition under Section 19 (1), (2), and (3) of the Thailand Extradition Act (2008) and ordered that Mr. Bdap be detained pending the execution of the extradition request. On 15 February 2025, Mr. Bdap’s lawyer filed an appeal and the case is pending. 144. On 1 August 2025, the Government responded to the note verbale sent in connection to the present report. 145. Regarding Ms. Petchnamrob and her conditional temporary release, including the prohibition on traveling abroad, the Government noted that Ms. Petchnamrob’s case remains under judicial consideration. Therefore, it falls within the discretion of the court to determine whether such permission will be granted, which may include taking into account the nature of the offense, the severity of the possible penalty, and the risk of flight. 146. Regarding Mr. Y Bdap the Government noted that his arrest warrant had been issued in accordance with the Extradition Act B.E. 255. It stated that the 12 July 2024 meeting between Thailand’s Deputy Attorney General and Viet Nam’s delegation from the Ministry of Public Security was a courtesy call. It also noted that Mr. Bdap’s lawyer deposited an appeal on 14 February 2025. 147. The Government further stated that Thailand had received written assurance from the Minister of Public Security of Viet Nam that, if extradited to Viet Nam, Mr. Bdap would not be subjected to torture, intimidation, assault, harassment or any forms of physical or mental harm. Viet Nam had also reassured the Government of Thailand that Mr. Bdap would be protected from any forms of discrimination, cruel, degrading, and inhuman treatment, and that his human rights would be protected in accordance with Viet Nam’s domestic laws and international obligations. The Government added that in extradition cases, the ruling of the Court of Appeal is final. 22. Venezuela 148. During the reporting period, OHCHR documented several allegations of intimidation and reprisals for cooperation with the United Nations as described below. 38