A/HRC/19/58 and were therefore afraid to participate as witnesses in proceedings due to harassment and threats by security personnel. Finally, it was reported that no reparation has been provided to the victims. 364. No response was received from the Government regarding this general allegation. Observations 365. The Working Group reminds the Government of its obligations under the Declaration to investigate matters concerning enforced disappearances, to punish those responsible, and to provide reparations to victims (articles 3 and 19). 366. The Working Group regrets that no response was received from the Government concerning the general allegation transmitted on 9 September 2011. Kuwait 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 1 1 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 1 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 N/A Invitation extended N/A Information from the Government 367. The Government transmitted two communications dated 4 May and 29 September 2011, concerning the outstanding case. The information provided was considered insufficient to lead to its clarification. Information from sources 368. Sources provided information concerning the outstanding case. Total cases transmitted, clarified and outstanding 369. Since its establishment, the Working Group has transmitted one case to the Government which remains outstanding. 80