A/HRC/15/14 27. The delegation stated that the second Commission of Inquiry investigating allegations of extrajudicial killings in 2004 and 2005 had vitiated the then Minister of Home Affairs, who had nevertheless resigned. The relevant report had included recommendations concerning the use of firearms and other force as well as a more transparent method of issuing firearms, and all of those recommendations had been implemented. 28. In relation to the advance questions regarding the case of Twyon Thomas in October 2009 and the so-called Phantom Squad of 2002-2006, the delegation stated that to date, two police ranks had been charged and the Medical Doctor involved in the case had been censored by the Guyana Medical Council. Through proper leadership and supervision, coupled with the installation of security cameras, the police interrogation would be monitored, and the allegations of the Phantom Squad were currently being investigated. One of the cases was currently before the Court. The delegation stated that, despite severe challenges to and within the security sector, many interventions continued to bear fruit, and that Guyana remained committed to ensuring public safety and the protection of the rights of its citizens. 29. The delegation stated that, while Guyana remained committed to complying with all its treaty obligations, it did not possess sufficient human and financial resources to staff a department for that purpose. It had, however, established a unit to work towards complying with outstanding reporting obligations by the end of 2010. 30. The delegation indicated that, as Guyana strived to achieve the Millennium Development Goals and to carry out its Poverty Reduction Strategy, it would need to make critical choices with respect to where its scarce resources – especially financial resources -should be directed. In that regard, the delegation stated that such choices included building a new school to cater for added enrolment or providing lunch for hinterland schoolchildren, as opposed to rehabilitating a prison. Both were issues of human rights, but those concerning children were of priority. 31. Guyana was also required to deal with the effects of climate change by allocating scarce resources to the installation of critical infrastructure to protect its coast, as well as the provision of assistance to farmers whose crops had been lost or who had been otherwise affected by adverse weather patterns. B. Interactive dialogue and responses by the State under review 32. During the interactive dialogue, 32 delegations made statements. Recommendations made during the dialogue are found in section II of the present report. Delegations welcomed the national report, which had been drafted as a result of national consultation and commitment to the promotion and protection of human rights, as well as to the universal periodic review. 33. Algeria highlighted the adoption of the Inclusive Governance Model, aimed at reducing violence by ensuring the participation of all stakeholders in matters affecting them. It noted with satisfaction efforts aimed at promoting food security and alleviating the impact of the global economic crisis and climate change. It added that Guyana had been able to move from least-developed-country status to low-middle-income status in 2006, and asked for further information about the programme to address violence against women, entitled “Stamp It Out”. Algeria made recommendations. 34. India commended Guyana on notable efforts to reconstruct the country and consolidate its democracy. The Poverty Reduction Strategy Programme had contributed substantially to the reduction of poverty. As for education, India requested further information about measures being taken to address high drop-out rates. India encouraged 7