CAT/OP/GAB/1 superior — took the initiative to cooperate with the Subcommittee and to grant it access to the detainees. 103. The Subcommittee wishes to remind the State party that all forms of intimidation and reprisals against persons deprived of their liberty constitute violations of its obligations under the Optional Protocol. The Subcommittee requests that the authorities of Gabon ensure that no reprisals are exacted after its visit and that the State party provide detailed information on the steps taken to prevent and hinder the taking of reprisals against staff members or detainees who spoke to members of the Subcommittee. Conclusion 104. The Subcommittee recalls that this report represents only the first stage of a constructive dialogue with the Gabonese authorities on the above -mentioned challenges. 105. The Subcommittee requests the Gabonese Government to reply, within six months of the date of transmission of the present report, with details of the measures taken by the State party to follow up on its recommendations. The State party is asked to respond to the specific requests for information made by the Subcommittee in this report and to authorize its publication. 20/24 GE. 15-10283