A/HRC/42/16 125.140 Respect the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association, and release persons arbitrarily detained for having participated in demonstrations, in conformity with the agreements signed on 29 March 2019 by the Government and the Civic Alliance (Switzerland); 125.141 Cease harassment of and political pressure on journalists and the press and reduce import restrictions on journalistic supplies and equipment to strengthen protection of freedom of expression (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland); 125.142 End immediately all undue interference with rights to freedoms of expression, association and peaceful assembly, allow all independent media, religious institutions, and civil society organizations to operate without undue coercion, restrictions, legal threat or threat to personal safety (United States of America); 125.143 Continue defending peace, stability and constructive dialogue in the country in the face of foreign interference and aggressions (Cuba); 125.144 Continue the consultations on building a culture of peace and reconciliation, dialogue and coexistence (Yemen); 125.145 Ensure that members of the political opposition and civil society organizations, as well as journalists, are free to express their opinions and that their right to freedom of assembly is guaranteed (Germany); 125.146 Cease violent repression of opposition protests, uphold the rights to freedom of association, peaceful assembly and expression, and release those arbitrarily detained for exercising their rights (Australia); 125.147 Refrain from creating or misusing legislative or administrative measures in order to silence civil society organizations active in the field of human rights and democracy (Belgium); 125.148 Take steps to guarantee full enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms, including freedom of expression, of the media, of association and of peaceful assembly, and refrain from further acts of intimidation or reprisal, including by paramilitary groups (Canada); 125.149 Resume the national dialogue between the Government and the Civic Alliance for Justice and Democracy that began on 27 February 2019 and that allowed for the adoption of a roadmap, ensuring a wide, credible, representative, inclusive and transparent dialogue, with the support of the international community, to allow for a peaceful and democratic resolution to the crisis (Chile); 125.150 Eliminate the restrictions that are systematically imposed on freedom of expression and freedom of the press by developing policies for the promotion and protection of access to public information (Chile); 125.151 Respect the rights to peaceful assembly and freedom of association with guarantees and effective protection mechanisms (Colombia); 125.152 Guarantee the rights to freedom of opinion and expression, and cease all acts of censorship and harassment of the media (Colombia); 125.153 Decriminalize the right to hold peaceful protests and release persons arbitrarily detained in the context of civil protests (Costa Rica); 125.154 Restore respect for freedom of expression and of the press and free journalists who are in detention (Costa Rica); 125.155 Repeal or amend legislation that may place obstacles to legitimate activities to promote and defend human rights, thereby respecting the rights to freedom of expression, association and peaceful assembly (Croatia); 18