A/HRC/43/2 on the right to education, the right to development, and other fundamental rights of Iranian citizens. 627. The Center for Inquiry emphasized that most human rights continued to be violated in the Islamic Republic of Iran as demonstrated by frequent incarcerations and life sentences based on differences in world and religious views. It urged the Government to invest more in the health system, especially in the aftermath of the spread of the Corona virus in the country, and to stop the persecution of free thinkers. 4. Concluding remarks of the State under review 628. The Vice-President stated that, based on the information provided, out of 329 recommendations received, 143 enjoy the support of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and 186 are noted. 629. The head of the delegation stated that the Islamic Republic of Iran was determined to continue its efforts to promote and protect human rights. He reiterated that the country had made huge improvements in promoting and protecting human rights, despite all the odds, including the unilateral sanctions that had negative impacts on the enjoyment of many human rights by the Iranian people, including the rights to health and education, women and children’s rights, and the right to development. He particularly drew the attention of the Human Rights Council to the fact that the right to health had become the primary casualty under the unilateral sanctions by the United States. He concluded by emphasizing the fact that the Islamic Republic of Iran was committed to implementing those recommendations supported by the country. Angola 630. The review of Angola was held on 7 November 2019 in conformity with all the relevant provisions contained in relevant Human Rights Council resolutions and decisions, and was based on the following documents: (a) The national report submitted by Angola in accordance with paragraph 15 of the annex to Council resolution 5/1 and paragraph 5 of the annex to Council resolution 16/21 (A/HRC/WG.6/34/AGO/1); (b) The compilation prepared by OHCHR in accordance with paragraph 15 of the annex to Council resolution 5/1 and paragraph 5 of the annex to Council resolution 16/21 (A/HRC/WG.6/34/AGO/2); (c) The summary prepared by OHCHR in accordance with paragraph 15 of the annex to Council resolution 5/1 and paragraph 5 of the annex to Council resolution 16/21 (A/HRC/WG.6/34/AGO/3). 631. At its 31st meeting, on 12 March 2020, the Human Rights Council considered and adopted the outcome of the review of Angola (see section C below). 632. The outcome of the review of Angola comprises the report of the Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review (A/HRC/43/11) and the views of Angola concerning the recommendations and/or conclusions, as well as its voluntary commitments and its replies to questions or issues that were not sufficiently addressed during the interactive dialogue in the Working Group, and which were presented before the adoption of the outcome by the plenary (see also A/HRC/43/11/Add.1). 1. Views expressed by the State under review on the recommendations and/or conclusions, its voluntary commitments and the outcome 633. The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary and Permanent Representative of Angola to the United Nations Office and other international organizations in Geneva, GE. 99

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