A/HRC/WGEID/126/1 Pakistan, and reiterates its readiness to assist the State in its efforts to strengthen the country’s legislative and institutional framework and provide technical and other assistance, in compliance with its mandate. Peru Joint allegation letter 108. On 8 February 2022, the Working Group transmitted, jointly with other special procedure mechanisms, an allegation letter concerning the alleged acts of discrediting and incitement to violence against the memorial El Ojo que Llora, as well as the stigmatization, intimidation and threats directed against persons who participated in the act of recognition of the memorial as a cultural heritage site. Philippines Joint allegation letter 109. On 26 January 2022, the Working Group transmitted, jointly with other special procedure mechanisms, an allegation letter concerning the alleged enforced disappearance of human rights defender and peasant leader, Steve Abua.35 Russian Federation Urgent procedure 110. Under its urgent procedure, the Working Group transmitted one case to the Government concerning Zarema Abuyazitovna Musaeva, who was allegedly abducted on 20 January 2022 from her family home by agents affiliated with the Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Chechnya, in the Russian Federation. Joint urgent appeal and reply 111. On 7 January 2022, the Working Group transmitted, jointly with other special procedure mechanisms, an urgent appeal concerning Dzmitry Padlobnikau, who is reportedly at risk of forced return from the Russian Federation to Belarus, where he is likely to be subjected to a number of human rights violations, including enforced disappearance.36 112. On 25 February 2022, the Government provided a reply to the joint urgent appeal letter sent on 7 January 2022.37 Joint allegation letter and reply 113. On 13 December 2021, the Working Group transmitted, jointly with other special procedure mechanisms, an allegation letter concerning the failure of the authorities of the Russian Federation to investigate and prosecute the torture and execution of a citizen of the Syrian Arab Republic, allegedly committed by individuals affiliated with the so-called Wagner group of mercenaries.38 114. On 25 February 2022, the Government provided a reply to the joint allegation letter sent on 13 December 2021.39 35 36 37 38 39 18 See PHL 1/2022. See RUS 1/2022. See reply to RUS 1/2022. See RUS 14/2021. See reply to RUS 14/2021.