A/HRC/60/62 hatred and supported individuals and organizations acting against Viet Nam, including MSFJ and its members post designation, while purporting to provide refugee assistance. 173. With regard to its legal framework and alleged restrictions on civil society organizations for cooperating with the United Nations, the Government affirmed that all individuals in Viet Nam are equal before the law and accountable for their actions. It stated further that cooperation with United Nations human rights mechanisms is not criminalized or prohibited, but must comply with national law, respect others’ rights, and align with national security and interests. 174. The Government noted Viet Nam’s engagement in international human rights forums, and its efforts fostering cooperation with the United Nations to promote socio-economic development and human rights, and highlighted domestic laws enabling the operation of approximately 72,000 domestic and 400 foreign NGOs. Regarding its non-acceptance of certain UPR recommendations, the Government maintained that these did not reflect the actual situation and refers to its position in document A/HRC/57/7/Add. 24. State of Palestine 175. During the reporting period, Palestinian journalists arrested while covering or attempting to cover large scale-operations conducted by Palestinian Security Forces (PSF) in the northern West Bank - between 5 December 2024 and 21 January 2025, were reportedly threatened by PSF officers before their release. They were warned not to speak publicly about their detention, including with media outlets or human rights organizations. This led some journalists to refuse to share further details on their detention with the United Nations for fear of reprisals. 43