A/HRC/16/48 486. In the second communication, the Government replied to the prompt intervention letters sent on 19 February and 31 March 2009, which concerned the intimidation suffered by a human rights organization due to its activities related to the investigation of enforced disappearances. In this communication, the Government reaffirmed that the search of the office of the organization was carried out in strict accordance with the law and respect for human rights, in a non-discriminatory manner, as a preventive measure to ensure peace and security of life and property of the local population in the area. It also reported that there was no intention of intimidating any member of the human rights organization. In addition, the Government informed the Working Group about the visits of military officers to the organization’s office, including the visit carried out on 29 March 2009 by officials of Special Task Force 23, which was made to introduce themselves, enhance relationships, and to find out more about the organization and its activities so as to promote good cooperation. Total cases transmitted, clarified and outstanding 487. Since its establishment, the Working Group has transmitted 57 cases to the Government; of those, 1 case has been clarified on the basis of information provided by the Government, 2 cases have been discontinued and 54 remain outstanding. Observations 488. The Working Group calls upon the Government to sign and ratify the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance and accept the competence of the Committee under articles 31 and 32. The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia Cases transmitted to the Government during the period under review: 0 Cases clarified during the period under review: 0 Number of outstanding cases at the beginning of the period under review Cases sent under Cases sent the urgent action under the procedure standard procedure Government Non-governmental sources 0 0 0 0 0 Number of outstanding cases at the end of the year under review 0 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) N/A N/A N/A 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 Government response N/A 105