A/HRC/10/9 page 73 362. No response was received from the Government regarding the other two letters. Press release 363. On 11 June 2008, the Working Group issued a press release deploring the large number of cases of disappearances in Sri Lanka. The Working Group called upon the Sri Lankan authorities to take effective measures to prevent and terminate acts of enforced disappearances, carry out thorough investigations and bring the perpetrators to justice. Finally, the Working Group reiterated its request to conduct a country visit. Request for a visit 364. On 16 October 2006, the Working Group requested to undertake a mission to Sri Lanka. The Government replied stating that it would not be possible to schedule a visit during the proposed dates, and that the interest of the Working Group would be given due consideration. Notwithstanding several reminders, no dates have yet been set. Total cases transmitted, clarified and outstanding 365. Since its establishment, the Working Group transmitted 12,675 cases to the Government. It clarified 6,570 cases, 6,530 on the basis of information provided by the Government and 40 on the basis of information provided by the source; 378 were found to be duplications and were therefore deleted; 5,727 remain outstanding. Observations 366. The Working Group remains gravely concerned at the increase in reported cases of enforced disappearances in the country, which led to the issuance of a related press release. The Working Group is alarmed that 212 cases were reported during 2008. 367. The Working Group is concerned that many other cases may be occurring in the country and are not being reported because of fear of reprisals. 368. In light of the increasing number of cases, the Working Group would like to reiterate its request to conduct a mission to Sri Lanka as soon as possible. 369. The Working Group encourages the Government to report on the further implementation of the recommendations emanating from the Working Group visits in 1991, 1992 and 1999. 370. The Working Group reminds the Government of Sri Lanka of its obligations under the Declaration to “take effective legislative, administrative, judicial or other measures to prevent and terminate acts of enforced disappearance in any territory under its jurisdiction” (art. 3).