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inviting them to comment thereon. Summaries of three additional general allegations
considered during the ninety-second session, including government responses, if any, will
be included in the 2011 annual report.
D.
Country visits
25.
At the invitation of the Government of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mr. de Frouville
and Mr. Sarkin visited the country from 14 to 21 June 2010, assisted by the Secretariat. The
purpose of the mission was to learn about the country’s efforts in addressing cases of past
enforced disappearances, the fight against impunity and other issues including matters
concerning truth, justice and reparations for victims. The report on the visit to Bosnia and
Herzegovina is contained in A/HRC/16/48/Add.1.
26.
During the reporting period, the Working Group requested visits to Chile, India,
Mexico, the Republic of Congo and Pakistan.
27.
The Governments of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Chile, Mexico and Timor-Leste
invited the Working Group to visit their countries.
28.
The Working Group recalls the fact that the Government of the Islamic Republic of
Iran agreed to a visit by the Working Group in 2005, which was delayed at the request of
the Government. The Working Group recalls the pending invitation and requests that the
invitation be extended.
29.
In 2010, the Working Groups sent reminders to the Governments of Algeria,
Nicaragua, Indonesia, Islamic Republic of Iran, the Philippines, Russian Federation, Sudan
and Zimbabwe.
30.
The Working Group invites all the Governments that received a request by the
Working Group to respond to the request by the Working Group for a visit.
E.
Reports
31.
In accordance with Human Rights Council resolution 14/10, the Working Group
prepared a report on the best practices on enforced disappearances in domestic criminal
legislation. The report is contained in addendum 3 (A/HRC/16/48/Add.3) and contains
factual examples, legal analysis and recommendations to assist States in enhancing existing,
and developing new, legislation on enforced disappearance.
32.
During the reporting period, the Working Group also prepared follow-up reports on
the implementation of the recommendations it made following its country visits to
Guatemala and Honduras. These follow-up reports are contained in addendum 2
(A/HRC/16/48/Add.2).
F.
Statements
33.
On 26 February 2010, the Working Group issued a press release on the 30th
anniversary of its establishment on 29 February 1980, stressing the fact that enforced
disappearance remains a current practice affecting all continents of the world. It noted with
concern the widespread impunity for this crime as well as ongoing harassment of the
relatives of victims.
34.
On 5 March 2010, the Working Group joined the Special Rapporteur on violence
against women, its causes and consequences, and 26 other United Nations independent
experts in a press release calling for a new vision of women’s rights informed by the
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