A/HRC/19/58 Observations 106. The Working Group is concerned that it sent two urgent actions and received allegations that enforced disappearances are being used by law enforcement officers, paramilitary agents and armed forces. The Working Group regrets that no information has been received from the Government in connection with the general allegation and calls on the Government to cooperate in accordance with relevant Human Rights Council resolutions. Belarus Number of outstanding cases at the beginning of the period under review Cases transmitted to the Government during the period under review: 0 Cases clarified 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 3 3 Number of cases on which the Government has replied Multiple replies on some cases Number of cases of possible clarification by Government (6-month rule) Yes 0 3 Urgent Appeal N/A Government response N/A General allegation N/A Government response N/A Prompt intervention letter N/A Government response N/A Working Group request for a visit Yes Invitation extended No Information from the Government 107. The Working Group received two communications from the Government dated 9 June and 11 October 2011, regarding three outstanding cases. The information provided was considered insufficient to lead to their clarification. Information from sources 108. Information was received from sources concerning one outstanding case. Request for a visit 109. On 30 June 2011, the Working Group requested an invitation to undertake a mission to the country. No response has been received from the Government. Total cases transmitted, clarified and outstanding 110. Since its establishment, the Working Group has transmitted three cases to the Government; all remain outstanding. 27

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