E/CN.4/1989/15 page 31 157. In addition, messages were sent on 18 May and 30 August 1988 concerning more than 100 individuals allegedly arrested and subjected to torture, including Birindwa Faustin, Kyungy wa Kumwanza, Kabeya Joseph, Nzita, Mulumba Andrew Mukadilia Mpanya, Nzamba Jean, Kimpaka, Kamba Homere, Kadima Leon and Mipika Mpoyi. D. Reminders 158. In addition, the Special Rapporteur decided to retransmit, on 13 October, 4 and 14 November 1988, allegations sent to 23 Governments in 1986 and 1987. The following countries received such reminders: Aghanistan, Algeria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Comoros, Congo, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Honduras, Islamic Republic of Iran, Israel, Kenya, Malta, Mozambique, Nepal, Peru, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Suriname, Syrian Arab Republic, Uganda, Zaire and Zimbabwe. At the time of preparation of the present report, replies to those reminders had been received from the Governments of: Honduras, Kenya, Sri Lanka and El Salvador. Attention is drawn to the reply provided by the Government of Kenya, in a letter dated 24 November 1988, which expressed regret that the allegations had been made and denied them. E. Consultations 159. The Special Rapporteur held consultations in Geneva during his visits in May, July, October and November 1988. Private consultations with those Governments that had expressed a wish to meet him were arranged. He also received non-governmental organizations, private individuals and groups. In July and December 1988, the Special Rapporteur heard witnesses, who testified on the methods of torture used by security forces while they had been in detention.