A/HRC/19/58 many of the cases of victims of enforced disappearance that are registered with the Working Group are clearly established. 252. In the third communication, dated 9 August 2011, the Government transmitted a report on the measures it is taking to determine the whereabouts of the 2,899 persons who were victims of enforced disappearance. The report provided detailed information on the progress made with regard to investigations. 253. In the fourth communication, dated 14 October 2011, the Government replied to the prompt intervention letter transmitted on 18 August 2011. In the fifth communication, dated 21 October 2011, the Government retransmitted the information provided on 14 October 2011. Meetings 254. Representatives of the Government of Guatemala met with the Working Group at its ninety–third session. Observations 255. The Working Group thanks the Government of Guatemala for the information provided including that which originated from the Historic Archives of the National Police. As the Working Group stated in its report on its visit to Guatemala, the historic archives may possess crucial information that can clearly determine the fate or whereabouts of the disappeared people. It wishes to recall its General Comment on the right to the truth in relation to enforced disappearances, which states that ―archives … should be preserved and made fully accessible to the public‖. 256. In addition, the Working Group acknowledges with thanks the information provided by Government with regard to the prompt intervention letter transmitted during the reporting period and recalls article 13.3 of the Declaration, according to which States must take steps to ensure that persons involved in investigations of cases of enforced disappearance, including the complainant, counsel, witnesses and those conducting the investigation, are protected against ill-treatment, intimidation or reprisal. Guinea Number of outstanding cases at the beginning of the period under review Cases transmitted to the Government during the period under review 0 Cases sent under the urgent action procedure Cases sent under the standard procedure Government Non-governmental sources Number of outstanding cases at the end of the year under review 0 0 0 0 21 21 Number of cases on which the Government has replied 0 Cases clarified during the period under review: 0 Multiple replies on some cases Number of cases of possible clarification by Government (6-month rule) N/A 0 61