A/HRC/18/19 established to identify and investigate human rights issues with a view to drafting a report to be submitted as part of the universal periodic review process. The final report was shared with organizations that participated in the process and was submitted on 5 July 2010. It is alleged that, in September 2010, the League was targeted by a smear campaign led by some of the civil society organizations that had participated in the above-mentioned training sessions. These organizations reportedly disassociated themselves from the training and the report produced, stating that they had been falsely included in the report with the summary of the stakeholder’s information to be submitted for the review. It is reported that these organizations did so as a result of the pressure on them to retract their support from the above-mentioned initiative. 60. Following the smear campaign, Mr. Nyilibakwe and the chairperson of the steering committee fled the country after receiving threats against themselves and their families. 61. At the time of completion of the present report, the Government of Rwanda had not replied to this communication. 9. Saudi Arabia 62. On 12 May 2011, several special procedures mandate holders sent an urgent appeal18 concerning the arrest of Fadhel Al Manasif, a well-known human rights defender, which was made in the context of increased restrictions being placed on the right to freedom of expression following amendments to the Press and Publications Law. 63. Over the past two years, Mr. Al Manasif has been involved in documenting human rights violations and disseminating the information gathered by the United Nations and international non-governmental organizations, as well as publishing it on social networking sites. 64. On 1 May 2011, at the request of officers of the Criminal Investigation Department of the Ministry of the Interior, Mr. Al Manasif presented himself at the Criminal Investigation Department in Al Awamieh, Eastern Province. According to the information received, Mr. Al Manasif was immediately arrested and detained, then transferred to the Criminal Investigation Department at Al Kutaief police station. It is alleged that Mr. Al Manasif was accused of inviting international media to demonstrations, as well as participating in and gathering information about demonstrations. 65. On 2 May 2011, it is alleged that Mr. Al Manasif was transferred to Al Thakbah police station, Al Manteka Al Sharkieh, where he was reportedly held in incommunicado detention. 66. It is alleged that, two days before he was arrested, Mr. Al Manasif was actively involved in the dissemination of information to international organizations regarding amendments made to the Press and Publications Law. 67. Concern has been expressed that the situation of Mr. Al Manasif may be related to his work in the defence of human rights, in particular, his involvement in the documentation and dissemination of information on human rights violations, as well as his engagement with United Nations mechanisms and other international human rights organizations. 68. At the time of completion of the present report, the Government of Saudi Arabia had not replied to this communication. 18 A/HRC/18/51. 11