 The COVID-19 pandemic and restriction measures (lockdown) had limited field monitors in terms of movement  The MI and RSF generally suspect any person that talks about human rights.  The limited number of monitors compared to the big geographic area of coverage implies that certain incidents happen without being noticed/ reported  The withdraw (quitting) of some field monitors  Poor means of transport  The general fear by the monitors in case the interviewed victims were subjected to torture and forced to reveal their (monitor’s) identity.  The poor network (internet) and the very limited power/electricity network coverage in conflict areas. 9