 Field monitors could not ably do their work because of the general insecurity in SK and BN states. The MI and RSF generally suspect any person that talks about human rights.  Because of limited number of monitors compared to the big geographic area of coverage, certain incidents happened without being noticed/ reported  The withdraw (quitting) of some field monitors  Poor means of transport, poor network (internet) and the very limited power/electricity supply in conflict areas hindered monitors  The general fear by the monitors in case the interviewed victims were subjected to torture and forced to reveal their (monitor’s) identity. 6