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Cameroon
54.
Annex II contains information on developments in the situations of Mr. Jan Joris
Capelle, Mr. Prince Vincent Awazi and Mr. Elvis Brown Luma Mukuna.
55.
The Government responded to the note verbale sent in connection with the present
report.
Central African Republic
56.
The Human Rights Division of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated
Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) documented threats by
the national security forces, non-State armed groups and other security personnel against
human rights defenders and members of the population due to their cooperation with
MINUSCA. Names and details of those concerned are withheld due to fear of further
reprisals.
China
57.
In its opinion on the detention of Ms. Hang Tuan Chow, the Working Group on
Arbitrary Detention referred to the reply of the Government of Hong Kong, China, and in
particular to its statement that the proceedings against Ms. Chow were ongoing and that,
therefore, any interference with her case would be a matter inconsistent with the principle of
sub judice, and that, under common law, publishing statements that were intended to interfere
with or obstruct the due administration of justice or perform acts with the same intention may
constitute “criminal contempt of court”.34 According to information received by OHCHR,
there are concerns that the submission by the source to the Working Group may give rise to
criminal liabilities and constitute “criminal contempt of court”, as suggested in the reply of
the Government.
58.
In its concluding observations on the ninth periodic report of China, the Committee
on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women included a recommendation on
reprisals. During the fourth universal periodic review of China, two Member States put
forward recommendations on reprisals for cooperation with the United Nations.
59.
Annex II contains information on developments in the situations of two members of
the international legal team supporting Mr. Jimmi Lai and his son Mr. Sebastian Lai; Ms. Li
Qiaochu, Ms. Li Yuhan, Ms. Xu Yan, Mr. Yu Wensheng, Ms. Cao Shunli, Ms. Chen
Jianfang, Ms. Wang Yu, Ms. Li Wenzu, Mr. Wang Quanzhang, Ms. Wang Qiaoling, Mr. Li
Heping and Mr. Jiang Tianyong.
60.
The Government responded to the note verbale sent in connection with the present
report.
Colombia
61.
An Indigenous woman human rights defender and her close relatives received threats
from an alleged non-State armed group, purportedly in connection with her participation in
the pre-session of the universal periodic review of Colombia in August 2023. She had to
relocate temporarily due to protection concerns. The names and additional details of those
concerned are withheld due to fear of further reprisals.
62.
Annex II contains information on developments in the situation of Mr. Wilmer
Orlando Anteliz Gonzalez.
63.
The Government responded to the note verbale sent in connection with the present
report.
Democratic Republic of the Congo
64.
The United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic
of the Congo (MONUSCO) documented several incidents of reprisal for cooperation with
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