A/HRC/42/30 25. Morocco 74. On 4 June 2019, three special procedures mandate holders expressed concerns at allegations that Ms. Naziha El Khalidi, Sahrawi journalist from the Equipe Media based in Laayoune, had been interrogated by the National Judicial Police (MAR 2/2019) after the mandate holders had submitted a communication to the authorities on 3 April 2019 about her reported arrest, ill-treatment, and criminal charges for her journalistic work (MAR 1/2019). 86 Ms. El Khalidi was reportedly interrogated on 17 May 2019 for three hours without the presence of her lawyer, during which time police officers informed her about the communication sent by the mandate holders. They inquired whether she was the source of the complaint, asked her to provide the e-mail address used to send the complaint, and she was compelled to sign a document with references to the special procedures communication. 26. Myanmar 75. The independent international fact-finding mission on Myanmar expressed its grave concern at the intimidation and threats faced by persons cooperating with the mechanisms of the Human Rights Council examining the situation in Myanmar and urged the Government to protect human rights defenders (A/HRC/39/64, para. 9). The mission verified instances of reprisals for engagement with the United Nations (para. 72). 76. The Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar expressed concern that in late February 2019 the Parliament decided to discuss a motion urging the Government to respond to the actions of the Human Rights Council on Myanmar. A member of Parliament threatened to take legal action against people and organizations who “damage the dignity” of Myanmar by cooperating with the United Nations, which the Special Rapporteur noted could further muzzle human rights defenders (A/HRC/40/68, para. 46). It had been reported in the media on 21 February 2019 that the member of Parliament stated that any organization or person providing information considered to be false and with the intent to cause deliberation in the United Nations General Assembly will face legal action and that voting in the United Nations causes great damage to the dignity of the country. 77. In March 2019, the Human Rights Council called on the Government of Myanmar to ensure that individuals can cooperate without hindrance with the United Nations and other human rights entities, without fear of reprisal, intimidation or attack (A/HRC/RES/40/29, para. 6). In January 2019, the General Assembly reiterated its urgent call on the Government of Myanmar to allow full and unhindered access for the delivery of humanitarian assistance by humanitarian actors, including the United Nations, to affected persons and communities, without fear of reprisals, intimidation or attack (A/RES/73/264), para. 8 (e)). 27. Nicaragua 78. From June 2018 to May 2019, OHCHR documented 23 cases of harassment and persecution against those who regularly share information on human rights violations with OHCHR. Mr. Braulio Abarca, Mr. Levis Artola Rugama, Mr. Marcos Cardona, Mr. Gonzalo Carrion, Ms. Haydée Castillo Flores, Mr. Lerner Fonseca, Ms. Sara Henriquez, Ms. Mayorit Guevara, Mr. Jonathan Francisco López, Ms. Monica López Baltodano, Mr. Félix Alejandro Maradiaga, Mr. Medardo Mayrena, Mr. Pedro Mena, Ms. Ana Quiroz, Ms. Francisca Ramírez, Mr. Amaru Ruiz Aleman, and Mr. Henry Ruiz Condega consented to being named in the report, while others did not due to fear of further reprisals. Those affected have reported threats, harassments and smear campaigns on social media. Their homes and families have been under surveillance by police officers and pro-government 86 34 Response from Government: https://spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBase/ DownLoadFile?gId=34727. GE.19-15332