A/HRC/21/13 B. Interactive dialogue and responses by the State under review 24. During the interactive dialogue, 77 delegations made statements. Recommendations made during the dialogue are to be found in section II of the present report. 25. Mexico welcomed the lifting of the state of emergency and trusted that it would lead to all people being able to fully exercise their civil and political rights. It hoped that the justice reform process would be completed as soon as possible and would result in better State accountability. Mexico made recommendations. 26. Mozambique praised Algeria for initiatives taken to enhance enjoyment of human rights. It recognized Algeria’s decision to lift the state of emergency and its reforms in politics and the judiciary. It noted Algeria’s comprehensive programme to raise awareness of the importance of human rights within the police and law enforcement institutions. 27. Namibia commended Algeria on ratifying core international human rights instruments, upholding the moratorium on the death penalty, its continued cooperation with the special procedures, and financial contributions to the OHCHR. It noted Algeria’s active participation in the HRC and support of the Saharawi people. Namibia made recommendations. 28. Netherlands commended Algeria on legislation concerning women’s participation in political decision-making processes. It was concerned about remaining discriminatory provisions in the Family Code and the continued restriction of expression, having received reports of a legal requirement to obtain the approval of a media regulatory authority for all publications. Netherlands made recommendations. 29. Nicaragua underlined Algeria’s plan to combat poverty and achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), its progress made in promoting women’s rights and its policy of national reconciliation. National unity was an essential pillar for the foundations of peace and development of a country and Nicaragua urged Algeria to continue in its efforts. Nicaragua made a recommendation. 30. Norway supported Algeria’s lifting of the state of emergency, but noted that restrictions continued to apply. While welcoming Algeria’s moratorium on the death penalty, it observed that death sentences continued to be pronounced even if not executed. It emphasized the need to withdraw its reservations to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW). Norway made recommendations. 31. Oman welcomed Algeria’s recent elections, reflecting the efforts to strengthen transparency, participation and the rule of law, which will improve the human rights situation. Oman commended the contributions of the national consultative committee and civil society to the national report as an engagement to uphold human rights. Oman made recommendations. 32. Pakistan welcomed initiatives such as the lifting of the state of emergency. It noted efforts to achieve the MDGs by 2015 and constitutional and institutional measures to promote women’s and children’s rights, particularly a constitutional amendment to increase women’s participation in decision-making. Pakistan made recommendations. 33. Palestine welcomed the procedures to criminalize trafficking in persons, the measures to protect child’s rights and the steps to improve job and work conditions, which positively impacted on human rights. Palestine noted the strong women representation in the electoral lists and the increase in their status. Palestine made recommendations. 34. Qatar welcomed Algeria’s achievements and commended its cooperation with various human rights mechanisms and its accession to most treaties. Since its first report, Algeria has taken measures to promote human rights, including political, institutional, GE.12-14978 5