A/HRC/42/2 Qatar should review its laws on terrorism and expressed hope that it will help thousands from Al-Ghurfan tribe, who have been deprived of their nationality. 865. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela highlighted the adherence of Qatar to the two international covenants on human rights and the adequacy of their legislation for the protection of these fundamental rights. It commended the priority given by Qatar to development cooperation by helping other States to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals through the implementation of important projects. 866. Viet Nam commended Qatar for the acceptances of its two recommendations concerning the effective implementation of the laws and policies on migrant workers and the strengthening of the international cooperation in realizing the 2030 Agenda. 867. Afghanistan expressed appreciation for Qatar for its acceptance of the recommendations on combating all forms of violence against women and encouraging freedom of expression. Afghanistan also congratulated Qatar on its ongoing reform of the labour sector, improvement of the legal protection granted to migrant workers and its efforts towards the promotion and protection of human rights. 868. Algeria welcomed the accession by Qatar to international conventions and the incorporation of human rights into legislation, including the protection of migrant workers. It was satisfied that Qatar accepted its recommendations on gender equality and the protection of women against discrimination, as well as the intensification of training or awareness-raising programmes in the judicial sector. 869. Bahrain expressed concern about the deteriorating human rights situation in Qatar, and denounced allegations of forced employment and deteriorating working conditions. It regretted that Qatar had not accepted the recommendation to stop the reported financing of terrorist organizations, which poses challenges to the region. 870. Brunei Darussalam commended the continued efforts by the Government of Qatar in advancing its policies to support and empower women as well as to achieve strong, cohesive Qatari families. It also welcomed the efforts of the Government in ensuring the rights of children. 871. Burkina Faso welcomed all efforts made by Qatar to ensure the human rights of its nationals and all people living in its territory. It welcomed the recommendations that Qatar has accepted, including those relating to strengthening the protection of women’s rights. 872. China expressed hope that Qatar will continue to protect the rights of women, children and persons with disabilities and to combat trafficking in persons and domestic violence as well as to protect the rights of migrant workers. 873. Cuba praised Qatar for accepting its recommendations regarding the further adoption of measures aimed at ensuring the well-being and rights of children and the effective implementation of its national development strategy. 874. The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea noted that the universal periodic review is a useful opportunity to better understand the policy and experiences of Qatar for the promotion and protection of human rights in the country. It welcomed the acceptance by Qatar of many of the recommendations as a full demonstration of its will to make further efforts in the field of human rights. 875. Egypt expressed concern over allegations of financing of terrorism and claimed that Qatar is a platform for the launching of terrorist acts in the region. Egypt remained concerned about the human rights situation in Qatar and its negative impact on the ongoing conflicts in the region, and regretted that Qatar rejected 34 per cent of the recommendations it received. 127