On 22 January 2014, four special procedures mandate holders raised allegations of reprisals against the Coalition of Malaysian Non-Governmental Organizations (COMANGO), which had made submissions for the universal periodic review of Malaysia. Following the launch of an online forum entitled "Facing the threat of liberalism and Shi'ites" on 2 October 2013, COMANGO began to receive threats daily, including from government officials. In November 2013, Ikatan Muslimin Malaysia allegedly distributed 70,000 leaflets on the "masterminds" behind COMANGO which included their images, and announced that it would launch a nationwide campaign against them. On 20 November 2013, the Minister for Islamic Affairs stated in an opening speech at the Forum on Universal Fundamental Rights that human rights as espoused by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights might cause discordance in the society. On 8 January 2014, the Ministry of Home Affairs issued a press statement declaring COMANGO illegal. The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, through her spokesperson, expressed concern about what "appears to be an act of reprisal" and called upon the Government to ensure that civil society can conduct its legitimate activities without intimidation or harassment. At the time of finalization of the present report, no reply had been received from the Government.