In September 2020, the Group of Eminent International and Regional Experts on Yemen (GEE) expressed regret that, for a second year, it was not able to access Yemen (A/HRC/45/6 paras. 7–8). The GEE also expressed continued “concern over the climate of fear in Yemen, which deters victims, witnesses and organizations from engaging with their investigators and sharing information” (para. 8), and noted that it had documented violations which “continued to target human rights defenders, journalists, lawyers and activists to repress dissent and curtail criticism” (para. 80). 131. OHCHR documented government restrictions on humanitarian and development activity which inhibited UN operations. Following the 6 November 2019 decree (No. 201) issued by the Houthis (who also call themselves Ansar Allah) establishing the Supreme Council for Management and Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs and International Cooperation (SCMCHA), local authorities have regularly limited access for OHCHR staff during human rights investigations. Despite the cooperation agreement with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, OHCHR has been required to seek approval for travel between governorates and to access IDP camps managed by SCMCHA, as well as to conduct workshops and activities in areas under Houthi control. 132. Further, on 10 January 2021 the Houthis published a statement determining that local civil society organizations must not conduct online activities, events, research or communication without prior approval of the SCMCHA. As a result, many civil society actors are reportedly reluctant to engage with the UN, and on several occasions have declined to cooperate with OHCHR’s remote investigations.