Pham Chi Dung, a journalist, writer and independent analyst, was reportedly prevented from travelling to Geneva to participate in a side event convened on 4 February 2014 in connection with the universal periodic review of Viet Nam. On 30 January 2014, Mr. Dung was visited at his home by three officers of the People's Security Forces, who expressed concern about his scheduled trip to Geneva. Mr. Dung was invited to appear at the Ho Chi Minh Police Department on 1 February 2014, which he declined to do. As he checked in for his flight to Geneva at Ho Chi Minh International Airport on 1 February 2014, Mr. Dung was stopped by two security officers, who confiscated his mobile phone and passport, and informed him that he was barred from leaving the country. Approximately one hour later, Mr. Dung was allowed to return home, but his passport was not returned. A reply to a joint communication sent on 31 March 2014 by three special procedures mandate holders was received on 11 July 2014 from the Government, in which it stated that the allegations were inaccurate and that preventing Mr. Dung from boarding the flight to Geneva did not relate to his legal human rights activities