A/HRC/39/46 IV. Observations 80. In addition to the observations formulated in its post-session documents (see para. 7 above), the Working Group makes the following country-specific observations based on the cooperation received and on significant developments regarding its mandate during the reporting period. Algeria 81. The Working Group reiterates its disappointment (see A/HRC/30/38, para 58, A/HRC/33/51 para. 82, and A/HRC/36/39, para 64) that, in spite of an official communication received in February 2014 in which the Government invited the Working Group to visit Algeria during the second semester of 2014, it has not accepted the different dates offered by the Working Group. The Working Group continues to hope that it can soon be allowed to conduct a visit to the country. Bahrain 82. On 27 October 2014, the Working Group requested an invitation to visit the country. No positive response has yet been received, in spite of reminders sent on 27 November 2015, 18 November 2016 and 19 January 2018. The Working Group hopes that a positive reply will be received soon. Bangladesh 83. The Working Group is concerned at the lack of replies to the cases and communications transmitted, including in connection with three general allegations transmitted on: 4 May 2011, concerning the alleged frequent use of enforced disappearance as a tool by law enforcement agencies, and paramilitary and armed forces to detain and even to execute individuals extrajudicially (see A/HRC/22/45 and Corr.1, para. 33, and A/HRC/30/38, para. 61); 9 March 2016, concerning the reportedly alarming rise in the number of cases of enforced disappearance in the country (see A/HRC/WGEID/108/1, para. 6); and on 22 February 2017, concerning allegations of grave human rights abuses and violations committed by the security and intelligence forces, as well as law enforcement authorities (see A/HRC/WGEID/111/1, para. 24 and annex II). 84. On 12 March 2013, the Working Group requested an invitation to visit the country. No response has yet been received from the Government in spite of reminders sent on 27 October 2014, 27 November 2015, 18 November 2016 and 19 January 2018. The Working Group hopes that a positive reply will be received soon. Burundi 85. The Working Group continues to be concerned (see A/HRC/33/51, paras. 85–86, and A/HRC/36/39, para. 68) about the situation in Burundi, which may facilitate the occurrence of enforced disappearances. It reiterates article 7 of the Declaration, which provides that no circumstances whatsoever may be invoked to justify enforced disappearances. 86. On 27 May 2009, the Working Group requested an invitation to visit the country. The Working Group regrets that, on 27 March 2017, the Government declined to issue an invitation and hopes that due consideration will be given to its last reminder sent on 19 January 2018. 18