A/HRC/22/45 (Collective of Families of the Disappeared in Algeria), SOS Disparus (SOS Disappeared) to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the independence of Algeria and denounce a number of alleged human rights violations. 10. On 1 October 2012, the Government replied to the prompt intervention letter during the reporting period. In this communication, the Government reported, inter alia, that the CFDA, SOS Disparus and the Comité national pour la défense des droits de chômeurs had no legal status in Algeria and did not respect the established procedure concerning public rallies and peaceful demonstrations. The Government commented on disruptions to traffic caused, and action taken against individuals involved in the rally. The Government also pointed out that any action by public order agents was carried out calmly and without any use of force. Information from the Government 11. During the reporting period the Government transmitted three communications dated 29 November 2011, 1 July 2012 and 1 October 2012. 12. The first communication concerned the visit request of the Working Group. 13. The second communication was handed to the Working Group during its ninetyseventh session and concerned outstanding cases. This information could only be partially processed for inclusion in the present report. 14. The third communication concerned the prompt intervention letter sent by the Working Group, jointly with four other special procedures mandates, on 31 July 2012. Information from sources 15. Information was received from sources concerning one outstanding case. As a result, this case was clarified. Clarification 16. Following the information provided by the source, the Working Group decided to clarify one case. Meetings 17. Representatives of the Government of Algeria met with the Working Group at its ninety-seventh session. Request for a visit 18. On 25 August 2000, the Working Group requested an invitation to undertake a visit to Algeria. A reminder was sent on 21 October 2010. On 12 November 2010, the Government proposed that the Working Group travel to Algiers to consult the documents which had been requested concerning outstanding cases and meet with the families of those allegedly disappeared but found alive. On 29 November 2011, the Government reiterated its proposal for the Working Group‘s visit to take place in the context of a review of the measures taken by the Government to deal with the outstanding cases. On 23 May 2011 and 23 January 2012, the Working Group replied to these communications indicating to the Government that it would prefer to carry out a visit to the country in conformity with its mandate and usual practice. 26

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