A/HRC/18/16 60. Turkey acknowledged that Sudan was party to most international human rights agreements, submitted periodic reports and received rapporteurs regularly. It commended the Government for promoting peace and security and for the peaceful conduct of the referendum. It expressed concern at the continued violence in Darfur. Turkey made recommendations. 61. Belgium echoed the concerns about the application of the death penalty for children. Belgium noted with satisfaction the participation of women in the 2009 elections, but enquired whether Sudan intended to end discrimination against women, notably relating to detention, divorce or right to property. Belgium made recommendations. 62. Kuwait expressed appreciation for the efforts taken by the Government for the signing of the CPA, which ended the longest war in Africa. Kuwait hoped that peace achieved would help to strengthen human rights and give new impetus to development and progress. Kuwait made recommendations. 63. South Africa welcomed the acceptance of the results of the referendum on Southern Sudan by the Government of Sudan, which demonstrates a strong political will for peace. It noted positively the commitment of the parties to the CPA and the swift deal with postreferendum issues. South Africa reaffirmed its support to ongoing peace in Sudan. It made a recommendation. 64. Slovenia remained concerned by the situation in Darfur and about impunity of human rights violators. It noted efforts to enhance women’s rights but remained concerned that women continued to face harmful practices. It asked about measures taken to enforce regulations related to children in conflict with law. Slovenia made recommendations. 65. Finland welcomed the referendum on Southern Sudan. It asked about the measures Sudan would take to ensure that ethnic and religious minorities do not face discrimination. It also enquired about the measures to prevent and combat violence against women, as well as plans to target discriminatory laws and norms against women. Finland made recommendations. 66. Poland appreciated that the interim national Constitution provided for different commissions to monitor human rights and hoped that they would be established in a speedy manner. It noted that freedom of religion remained limited in Sudan and that sharia law was being applied to non-Muslims. Poland made recommendations. 67. Thailand welcomed the referendum on Southern Sudan. It hoped that Sudan will fully cooperate with UNAMID to ensure peace and security in the long term. It encouraged Sudan to fully implement the CPA and to investigate all allegations of human rights and international humanitarian law violations. Thailand made recommendations. 68. Somalia noted that the Government of Sudan had accepted and officially recognized the referendum on self-determination of Southern Sudan, which led to the establishment of an independent state. Somalia made a number of recommendations. 69. Jordan noted that the situation in Sudan remained difficult despite achievements such as the signing of the CPA. The current period of transition requires the continued support of the international community in order for Sudan to progress. Jordan welcomed Sudan’s efforts to strengthen its institutional and legal framework related to human rights. Jordan made recommendations. 70. Italy welcomed the developments based on the CPA. It requested further information about the rights of minorities, women and children in the future Constitution of Sudan. It enquired about the guarantees that the Government of South Sudan will seek against the recruitment of children by the armed forces. Italy made recommendations. 10